EfileMyForms and TaxFormHero both help businesses and tax professionals prepare and transmit IRS information returns. They differ in how they price, how they handle bulk data, and what they bundle. This page compares them on the points that decide a purchase, with worked pricing examples for TaxFormHero and a checklist for confirming each EfileMyForms detail on its own pages.
Disclosure: TaxFormHero publishes this article. Details about TaxFormHero come from our own published pricing and product information. Details about EfileMyForms should be confirmed on its official site before you buy, because providers change prices and features. Date checked: October 25, 2026.
TL;DR
- TaxFormHero charges per form with no subscription, signup fee or annual contract. Pricing is graduated: 1099 forms cost $1.99 each for the first 150, then $0.99, $0.60 and $0.45 at higher volumes.
- Add-ons are priced per form: state filing $0.99, encrypted e-delivery $0.19, print and mail $1.69, TIN matching $0.49.
- TaxFormHero transmits federal returns through IRIS A2A and holds a SOC 2 Type I attestation.
- EfileMyForms is known among filers for Excel-template bulk loading. Verify its current fees, integrations and retention terms against the checklist below.
- Choose by volume, add-ons you need and where your data lives, not by headline price alone.
If you would rather not do this on paper, e-file Form 1099-NEC online with TaxFormHero instead.
Who each platform serves
TaxFormHero is an IRS-authorized e-filing platform for businesses, accountants, bookkeepers and CPA firms. It also serves credit unions, mortgage companies, digital asset brokers and retirement funds that file information returns. Users collect W-9 forms, verify TINs, organize recipient data, and file 1099, W-2 and ACA returns. It supports 20+ IRS information-return forms, and users can manage several payer accounts under one login. Founded in 2024, the company is Tax Form Hero LLC.
EfileMyForms is a long-running online service for filing 1099, W-2 and 1095 forms. A Bogleheads forum thread from 2022 shows one user loading hundreds or thousands of forms through its Excel template and using it for 1099s and 1095s. That is one user’s account, not a product specification, so treat it as a pointer for what to test.
Both platforms fit a small business filing a handful of 1099-NEC forms. The gap widens for accounting firms and payroll teams with several payers, large files and recipient delivery requirements.
At-a-glance comparison
The table lists what TaxFormHero publishes and what to confirm with EfileMyForms for each row. Fill in the right-hand column from EfileMyForms’ own pricing and help pages and keep a screenshot with the date.
| Feature | TaxFormHero | Confirm with EfileMyForms |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per form, no subscription, no signup fee, no annual contract | Per-form or plan pricing, any minimum fee |
| Volume discounts | Graduated tiers: each tier applies only to forms inside it | Whether discounts reprice the whole order or only forms in a tier |
| Forms supported | 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, W-2, W-2c, 1095-B, 1095-C and 20+ IRS information returns | Full list of forms, including 1099-K, 1099-R and 1099-S if you need them |
| Federal transmission | IRS IRIS A2A | Transmission method and IRS authorization |
| State filing | 41+ states and Washington, D.C.; Combined Federal/State states included at no added state charge; $0.99 per form otherwise | States covered and the fee per state return |
| TIN matching | $0.49 per verification, instant | Single and bulk matching, and the fee |
| Online W-9 collection | Collect completed W-9 forms inside the platform | Whether W-9 requests are built in |
| Excel/CSV import | Import thousands of records from Excel templates | Template, row limits, error validation |
| Multiple payers | Manage multiple payer accounts | Number of EINs per account and any per-payer fee |
| Xero and Zoho | Excel/CSV import is the data path we document | Native Xero and Zoho integrations, if any |
| Recipient copies | Free PDF download; encrypted e-delivery $0.19; USPS First-Class print and mail $1.69 | Delivery options and fees |
| Corrections | See our correction workflow in the account | Cost and process for corrected returns |
| Security | SOC 2 Type I attestation, 256-bit encrypted data | Attestations and encryption statements |
Pricing comparison with equivalent filing examples
Price is where most buyers start, so work it out for your own volume. Below are TaxFormHero totals for 1099 forms, calculated from our published pricing.
How graduated pricing works
Each tier prices only the forms inside it. For 1099 forms:
- Forms 1 to 150: $1.99 each
- Forms 151 to 500: $0.99 each
- Forms 501 to 1,000: $0.60 each
- Forms above 1,000: $0.45 each
Form 151 does not reprice forms 1 to 150. Your earlier forms keep their rate.
Three worked examples
| Scenario | Federal filing | Add-ons | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 1099-NEC forms, federal only | 100 × $1.99 = $199.00 | None | $199.00 |
| 100 forms with state filing, e-delivery and TIN matching | $199.00 | 100 × ($0.99 + $0.19 + $0.49) = $167.00 | $366.00 |
| 300 forms with state filing and print and mail | 150 × $1.99 + 150 × $0.99 = $447.00 | 300 × ($0.99 + $1.69) = $804.00 | $1,251.00 |
| 1,200 forms, federal only | $298.50 + $346.50 + $300.00 + $90.00 = $1,035.00 | None | $1,035.00 |
The 1,200-form line breaks down as 150 forms at $1.99, 350 at $0.99, 500 at $0.60 and 200 at $0.45.
W-2, W-2c, 1095-B and 1095-C filing starts at $2.99 per form for the first 50 forms, with lower rates at higher volumes. Those lower rates are on the pricing page.
Building the same table for EfileMyForms
Run the same four scenarios against EfileMyForms. Use the same inputs so the totals are comparable:
- Count the forms by type (1099-NEC, W-2, 1095-C).
- Add every service you would need: state returns, TIN matching, e-delivery or mailed copies.
- Note any minimum fee, account fee, or charge for corrections.
- Check whether volume discounts apply to the whole order or only to the forms in a tier.
- Record the date and the page you read.
The last point matters most. A low per-form rate that reprices only at one threshold can cost more than a graduated schedule at some volumes and less at others. Only your own totals settle that.
Filing workflow and ease of use
A filing tool earns its price in the hours it saves. Compare these steps on a trial run with five test records.
Setting up payers and recipients
In TaxFormHero you add a payer, then add recipients one by one or import them from an Excel template. Accounting firms can keep multiple payer accounts side by side, which suits bookkeepers filing for many clients. Ask the same question of EfileMyForms: how many EINs fit in one login, and does each payer cost extra?
Bulk import and error checks
Bulk import is where large filers spend their time. Test both tools with a file that contains deliberate mistakes: a missing ZIP code, a TIN with eight digits, a blank name. A good importer flags the row before you pay. Note whether errors appear on upload or only at submission.
W-9 collection and TIN matching
Collecting the W-9 first prevents most name and TIN mismatches. TaxFormHero collects completed W-9 forms and runs instant TIN verification at $0.49 per check. For EfileMyForms, confirm whether W-9 requests are built in and whether TIN matching works one record at a time, in bulk, or both.
Transmission and tracking
TaxFormHero transmits federal returns to the IRS through IRIS A2A. After submission, confirm how each tool shows status: accepted, rejected, or pending. Rejected returns need fast fixes, particularly near the January 31 deadline for Form 1099-NEC described in the IRS instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.
Recipient copies
Recipients must receive their copies. TaxFormHero lets you download recipient PDFs for free, send them by encrypted email for $0.19 per form, or mail them by USPS First-Class for $1.69 per form. Compare that with EfileMyForms’ delivery options and any charges.
Which platform suits which filer
Use these profiles as a starting point.
- A small business with under 50 forms. Both platforms can work. Compare the all-in total for your add-ons, and check minimums. Our small business 1099 filing page covers this case.
- An accounting or bookkeeping firm with many clients. Prioritize multi-payer management, bulk import and per-client billing. TaxFormHero’s graduated pricing rewards volume without a contract.
- A payroll team filing W-2 and 1095-C. Check form coverage and correction handling first. TaxFormHero files W-2, W-2c, 1095-B and 1095-C starting at $2.99 per form.
- A firm that lives in Xero or Zoho. If you need a native accounting integration, confirm it on EfileMyForms’ integrations page before deciding. If an Excel or CSV export from your accounting system is enough, TaxFormHero’s import covers it.
- A filer with unusual forms. Credit unions, mortgage companies, digital asset brokers and retirement funds should compare the full form list. TaxFormHero supports 20+ IRS information returns.
- A filer who wants documented security. TaxFormHero holds a SOC 2 Type I attestation. Ask any provider for the equivalent document and read its scope and date.
Rules that affect either choice
The filing rules do not change with the vendor. The 2026 IRS instructions set a $2,000 threshold for several payment types reported on Form 1099-MISC, and Form 1099-NEC is due to the IRS by January 31. Electronically filed 1099-MISC returns are generally due March 31. Backup withholding can require a 1099-MISC regardless of the payment amount.
For help choosing the right form, read our guide to 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC. For 2026 threshold updates, see our tax year 2026 changes page. For deadline mechanics and the IRIS TCC steps, see our 1099-NEC deadline guide.
Our perspective
We built TaxFormHero around three beliefs. First, you should pay for the forms you file and nothing else. That is why we have no subscription, no signup fee and no annual contract. Second, volume should lower your cost fairly. Graduated tiers mean a large filing never reprices the forms you already counted. Third, compliance work starts before filing. Collecting the W-9, verifying the TIN and keeping recipient data organized prevent most rejections.
We also think comparisons should be checkable. If you test both platforms, use the same files and the same add-ons, write down the dates, and trust the totals you calculate over any marketing line, ours included. We expect TaxFormHero to hold up in that test for filers who value transparent per-form pricing, bulk import, IRS-authorized transmission and a documented security attestation.
— Nazrul
File with TaxFormHero
If your numbers favor pay-per-form pricing, start with the form you need. File 1099-NEC online from $1.99 per form, or see W-2 and ACA filing from $2.99 per form on the TaxFormHero home page. Add-on prices are listed on the pricing page. Firms with very large files can review enterprise information return filing.
Pre-purchase checklist
Before you commit to either provider, confirm these items in writing or on the provider’s official page:
- Current price per form for each form type you file
- Minimum fees, account fees and per-payer fees
- State filing coverage and cost
- Cost and steps for corrected returns
- How long filed data is retained and whether you can export it
- Support channels and hours during January and March
- Security documentation and encryption
- Whether recipient delivery is included or charged
Record the answers with the date. Prices and features change, so a comparison is only as good as its check date.
FAQs
Is TaxFormHero cheaper than EfileMyForms?
That depends on your volume and add-ons, so compare totals, not rates. TaxFormHero’s 1099 price falls from $1.99 to $0.45 per form as volume rises, and add-ons are itemized. Calculate the same scenarios for EfileMyForms from its current pricing page.
Do I need a subscription to file with TaxFormHero?
No. TaxFormHero charges per form with no subscription, signup fee or annual contract. You pay for the forms you file and the optional services you select.
Can I import a large file of recipients?
Yes. TaxFormHero imports thousands of records from Excel templates. Test your file with a few bad rows first to see how errors are flagged before you pay.
Which is better for accounting firms?
Look at multi-payer management, bulk import, TIN matching and delivery options. TaxFormHero supports multiple payer accounts, instant TIN verification and recipient delivery by encrypted email or USPS mail. Check the same items for EfileMyForms before choosing.
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