Comparisons

How we compare

Honest side-by-sides updated monthly. We highlight where each competitor wins as well as where we do — pick the right tool for your situation.

• Atamatax vs TurboTax

  The US-domestic default. Routes expats to TurboTax Live (CPA) — not self-serve.

• Atamatax vs Expatfile

  Strong UX for FEIE / FTC. PFIC handling only at their Unlimited tier.

• Atamatax vs MyExpatTaxes

  Cheapest entry price for simple expats. PFIC requires Premium add-on.

• Atamatax vs Bright!Tax

  Done-for-you CPA firm. $170 per Form 8621 with distributions.

• Atamatax vs Greenback Expat Tax Services

  Done-for-you CPAs/EAs at flat per-service fees. No self-serve, no free draft; PFIC is a paid add-on.

• Atamatax vs Taxes for Expats

  Human preparers — markets itself 'no robots'. Flat tiers, higher cost, slower turnaround than self-serve.

• Atamatax vs H&R Block Expat

  Brand trust + assisted Expat Tax Advisors. DIY product is thin on Form 8621; assisted is CPA-priced.

• Atamatax vs Online Taxman

  Boutique US-CPA firm for expats and businesses. Done-for-you, quote-based; no self-serve, no free draft.

• Atamatax vs 1040 Abroad

  Human prep with free email consults. Flat fees; strong on simple expat + streamlined, not a PFIC specialist.

• Atamatax vs Dimov Tax

  Full-service US CPA firm (expats + business + crypto). Done-for-you, quote-based; not a self-serve PFIC specialist.

• Atamatax vs Golding & Golding

  Offshore-disclosure & FBAR law firm (attorneys). For willful/legal exposure — not self-serve software.

• Atamatax vs TaxAct

  Budget US-domestic software. No expat forms (2555/1116/8621/FBAR) — wrong tool once you're abroad.

• Atamatax vs FreeTaxUSA

  Cheap US-domestic filing. Handles 1116/2555 minimally but no PFIC/8621, no FBAR workflow.

• Atamatax vs Form 8621 Calculator (Expat Tax Tools)

  Best-in-class §1291/QEF/MTM engine — but a standalone Form 8621 calculator, not a tax return. Priced per form.