Finally, tax prep that doesn't suck.
FileJoy helps freelancers, consultants, and small business owners prepare their tax returns accurately — then file yourself or hand it to a pro. No overpaying a CPA, no wasting your own time.
You've tried these. They didn't work.
Hiring a CPA
$400–800+ per return
- Invoice surprises at the worst time
- Email threads you can't follow
- Endless scheduling back-and-forth
- Hourly billing that adds up fast
DIY Tax Software
Hours of confusion
- That sinking "did I do this right?" feeling
- Fear of missing deductions
- Second-guessing every line
- Confusing forms and jargon
There's a better way.
“I used to dread tax season. Now I handle it in an afternoon.”
— Designer & small business owner
“No more guessing. No more anxiety. Just done.”
— Freelance consultant
Capable operators don't need hand-holding — just certainty.
Built by self-employed veterans who got tired of burning overhead on bookkeepers and CPAs. FileJoy is the tool we wished existed when we started our own businesses.
Save money
Thorough tax prep without the professional services invoice. Flat pricing, no surprises.
Save time
Prepare your return in hours, not days. No meetings. No document requests. No back-and-forth.
Get closure
We double-check the details, flag issues before they're problems, and show you exactly where you stand.
Get it exactly right — then get back to what pays you.
Answer straightforward questions
Plain language. Smart defaults. We explain why when it matters.
We handle the complexity
Schedule C, quarterly payments, deductions — organized, calculated, and verified.
Review and take action
Review your completed return, then file it yourself or hand it to a CPA for a final check. Either way — you're prepared.
No gotchas. See what you pay before you start.
State return included. No surprise fees at the finish line. Additional states $29 each.
Simple
W-2 income, standard deductions
- Smart review & error check
- Federal + 1 state included
- Single or married filing
- Standard deductions
- W-2 income
1 state included · Additional $29 each
FileJoy vs. the alternatives
We're newer than TurboTax, H&R Block, and the rest. Here's the tradeoff — so you can choose what fits.
| Feature | FileJoy | TurboTax | H&R Block | TaxAct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent pricing (no upsells) | ~ | |||
| Self-employed-first workflow | ||||
| AI extraction from uploads | ~ | ~ | ~ | |
| Modern, uncluttered UI | ~ | ~ | ||
| Live CPA review | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | |
| Audit defense | Add-on | Add-on | Add-on | |
| W-2 / brokerage auto-import | ||||
| Year-round bookkeeping | ~ | |||
| Self-employed tier price | $99/yr | $129–219+* | $110–190+* | $70–120+* |
* Plus state filing fees and potential upsells
We treat your financial data the way we'd want ours treated.
SSN Encryption
AES-256 encrypted, never stored in plain text.
Secure Connection
TLS encryption on all data in transit.
IRS-Sourced Calculations
Built on official IRS publications, forms, and revenue procedures.
Data Portability
Export or delete your data anytime. Your data, your control.
Common questions
Prepare your taxes. Get back to your life.
Accurate prep. Fraction of the CPA cost. All on your own time. Then file yourself or bring it to a pro.
FileJoy is a tax preparation assistance tool, not a tax filing service. See Tax Disclaimer for details.