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TaxAct vs Tripletex

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TaxAct

Accounting

Get your maximum refund, guaranteed

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Tripletex

Accounting

Norwegian cloud accounting and ERP system for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TaxAct free edition available only to approximately 40% of filers; Tripletex pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TaxAct and Tripletex actually diverge.

Attributes where TaxAct and Tripletex differ
AttributeTaxActTripletex
Pricing modelone-timesubscription

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

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

TaxAct

  • Individual tax filingnot Tripletex
  • Self-employed tax preparationnot Tripletex

Tripletex

  • Small business accountingnot TaxAct
  • Invoice managementnot TaxAct
  • Payroll processingnot TaxAct
  • Project trackingnot TaxAct

Where each one falls short

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

TaxAct

  • Free edition available only to approximately 40% of filers
  • Pricing excludes separate state filing fees
  • Xpert Full Service pricing available on request only

Tripletex

  • Pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers
  • Mobile app features not fully detailed

Pricing, plan by plan

TaxAct

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • W-2 income
    • Unemployment
    • Basic credits and deductions
  • Deluxe$59.99/tax-year
    • All Free Edition features
    • Home ownership deductions
    • Childcare and dependent care
  • Premier$99.99/tax-year
    • All Deluxe features
    • Investment income and capital gains
    • Cryptocurrency reporting
  • Self-Employed$109.99/tax-year
    • Complete business support
    • For contractors, freelancers, and sole proprietors

Tripletex

Free
  • Basis$199/month
    • Invoice (Faktura)
    • Accounting (Regnskap)
    • Mobile app
  • Smart$299/month
    • Everything in Basis
    • Smart automation
    • Optional: payroll, travel, integrations
  • Pro$479/month
    • Everything in Smart
    • Integrations included
    • Payroll, travel, hours tracking
  • Komplett$649/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Project management
    • Project budgeting

Which should you pick?

Choose TaxAct if

  • You want to start without paying.
TaxAct review

Choose Tripletex if

  • You want to start without paying.
Tripletex review

Questions people ask

Is TaxAct or Tripletex better?
Neither clearly leads. TaxAct starts at Free and Tripletex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TaxAct or Tripletex?
TaxAct starts at Free and Tripletex at Free.
Does TaxAct or Tripletex run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use TaxAct for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is TaxAct best used for?
TaxAct is most often used for individual tax filing, self-employed tax preparation. Of those, individual tax filing and self-employed tax preparation are not what Tripletex is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TaxAct: How much does TaxAct cost?

TaxAct offers a free edition for approximately 40% of filers, Deluxe at $59.99, Premier at $99.99, and Self-Employed at $109.99 per tax year.

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Tripletex: Does Tripletex offer a free trial?

Yes. Tripletex offers a 14-day free trial with no payment details required. Additionally, new companies starting an AS (limited company) through Tripletex get 30 days of free access.

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TaxAct: Is TaxAct truly free for eligible filers?

Yes, TaxAct's Free Edition is available at no cost for W-2 employees, students, and filers meeting basic income and deduction requirements.

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Tripletex: Can you upgrade or downgrade Tripletex plans?

Yes. According to the pricing page, 'upgrade or downgrade when needs change.' All plans are modular, and you only pay for features you use.

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TaxAct: What is the difference between Premier and Deluxe plans?

Premier adds support for investment income, capital gains, cryptocurrency, rental properties, and home sale reporting compared to Deluxe.

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Tripletex: Is support included in Tripletex plans?

Yes. Free support (Gratis support) is included in all plans. Premium support levels are available on higher tiers.

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