Nino vs FreeTaxUSA

FreeTaxUSA lets you prepare your own return, and federal is free. Nino’s Advisor plans give you a CPA year-round, for one flat annual fee.

Nino and FreeTaxUSA compared

Nino compared with FreeTaxUSA, feature by feature
NinoFreeTaxUSA
Tax filingIncluded: CPA files federal + stateNot included: You prepare, optional pro review
Year-round helpIncluded: Planning with your filing teamPartial: Chat help while you prepare
Financial planIncluded: Built in first two weeksNot included: Not offered
Crypto taxesIncluded: Works from CoinTracker reportsPartial: 1099-DA, CoinTracker by hand
GuaranteesPartial: 30-day money-back, Advisor plansIncluded: Accuracy + max refund
Fee modelFlat annual feeFree federal, $15.99 per state

Pricing

What each one costs to start.

Nino Advisor

from$3,600/yr

CPA and financial planner team, tax filing included

Software only: from $20/mo

FreeTaxUSA federal

$0/return

Self-prepared federal return, every tier

State: $15.99 each

Prices checked Oct 5, 2026

Why choose Nino over FreeTaxUSA

When your return is more than a few forms, hand it off.

Choose Nino for

  • A CPA prepares your return

    A CPA works from your documents, you approve before filing.

  • Crypto without the manual entry

    Our CPA team works from your CoinTracker reports directly.

  • A financial plan with your taxes

    Plan built in two weeks, kept current each quarter.

Choose FreeTaxUSA for

  • A very low price

    Free federal, $15.99 states, supports self-employment and rental returns.

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