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Empower vs TaxJar

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Empower

Accounting

All your finances. One app.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TaxJar logo

TaxJar

Accounting

Sales tax, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TaxJar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Empower specific advisory fees not published; Form ADV consultation required; TaxJar both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • They diverge on capability: Empower covers Net worth tracking, TaxJar covers Tax calculation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Empower and TaxJar actually diverge.

Attributes where Empower and TaxJar differ
AttributeEmpowerTaxJar
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Api
Founded20092013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Empower

  • Net worth tracking
  • Investment tracking
  • Retirement planner
  • Cash flow
  • 401k fee analyzer
  • Bank connections
  • Brokerage accounts
  • Ios support

Only in TaxJar

  • Tax calculation
  • AutoFile returns
  • Economic nexus tracking
  • Exemption certificates
  • Multi-channel support
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce

Both cover

  • SOC 2
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Empower

  • Wealth trackingnot TaxJar
  • Retirement planningnot TaxJar
  • Investment analysisnot TaxJar

TaxJar

  • Calculating US sales tax at checkoutnot Empower
  • Reporting sales tax liability by state and jurisdictionnot Empower
  • Automatically filing state sales tax returnsnot Empower

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Empower

  • Specific advisory fees not published; Form ADV consultation required
  • High minimum investment thresholds ($100,000 for Personal Strategy)
  • Detailed fee structure available only in Form ADV documents

TaxJar

  • Both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • The Starter plan at $39 per month allows only 3 data import integrations
  • AutoFile state filings are metered: Starter includes 2 credits a year and each extra filing costs $50, Professional includes 4 and each extra costs $55
  • Real time tax calculation API access requires the Professional plan at $99 per month
  • Phone support, a Customer Success Manager and a dedicated onboarding specialist require the Professional plan
  • The developer sandbox requires the Professional plan
  • The 10% saving requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Empower

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Empower review.

TaxJar

Free
  • Starter$39/month
    • Up to 200 orders per month
    • 3 data integrations
    • API access included
  • Professional$99/month
    • Up to 200 orders per month
    • 10 total data integrations
    • 10,000 API calls per minute

Which should you pick?

Choose Empower if

  • You need net worth tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want investment tracking.
Empower review

Choose TaxJar if

  • You need tax calculation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want autofile returns.
TaxJar review

Questions people ask

Is Empower or TaxJar better?
Neither clearly leads. Empower starts at On request and TaxJar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Empower or TaxJar?
TaxJar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Empower and Free for TaxJar.
Does Empower or TaxJar run on more platforms?
Empower runs on Web, Ios, Android. TaxJar runs on Web, Api.
Can I use TaxJar for free?
Yes. TaxJar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Empower starts at On request.
What is Empower best used for?
Empower is most often used for wealth tracking, retirement planning, investment analysis. Of those, wealth tracking and retirement planning are not what TaxJar is typically brought in for.
What can Empower do that TaxJar cannot?
Empower covers Net worth tracking, Investment tracking, Retirement planner, Cash flow. TaxJar covers Tax calculation, AutoFile returns, Economic nexus tracking, Exemption certificates. Both handle SOC 2, Bank-level encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Empower: Does Empower have a minimum investment requirement?

Empower's advisory services require different minimums based on service level. Personal Strategy advisory requires a minimum of $100,000 in investable assets. Private Client services require $1,000,000 or more.

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TaxJar: How much does TaxJar cost?

TaxJar pricing starts at $39/month for Starter and $99/month for Professional. Save 10% or more with annual pricing. A 30-day free trial is available.

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Empower: How are Empower's advisory fees calculated?

Advisory fees are calculated based on the amount of assets being managed under advice. Specific fee rates are not disclosed on the homepage.

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TaxJar: What is the difference between TaxJar Starter and Professional?

Both plans handle up to 200 orders/month, but Professional includes phone support, dedicated success manager, 10 users, and more data integrations and API capacity.

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Empower: Is the high-yield cash account free?

Yes. Empower's high-yield cash account has no account fees and no minimum balance required.

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TaxJar: Does TaxJar offer discounts for annual billing?

Yes, TaxJar saves customers 10% or more when paying annually instead of monthly for both Starter and Professional plans.

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Empower: Are there fees for stock and ETF trading?

Empower offers commission-free trading for stocks and ETFs with low fees.

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