About Otto

Otto is a tax filing tool built specifically for freelancers. Not a general-purpose platform with a freelancer tab bolted on. Built from the ground up for people with multiple 1099s, Schedule C income, and the kind of expense mix that confuses standard tax software.

2,400+ Freelancers filed

4.9/5 Average rating

$79 Flat fee, no surprises

Tax filing for freelance writers

File your taxes for $79 flat. Built for writers with multiple clients.

1099s from every client, Schedule C, deductions — one guided flow. Federal + up to 2 states included. No upsells, no surprises at checkout.

⚡ Limited spots at this price

$79 per return

$79 now $99 after 7 days $149 full price

Price increases in 6 days, 14 hrs, 22 min

✓ Federal return + up to 2 state returns
✓ Schedule C — self-employment income, fully handled
✓ All your 1099s — multiple clients, one flow
✓ Deduction optimizer — home office, gear, subscriptions
✓ $79 flat — no upsells, no surprise fees at checkout

File My Taxes for $79 →

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Bank-level security

End-to-end encryption. Checkout via Stripe. Your data is never shared.

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IRS-accepted

Otto files directly with the IRS. You get confirmation when it's done.

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No hidden fees

$79 is what you pay. No upsells, no add-ons, no surprises at checkout.

Freelance writers who've already filed

Real outcomes from writers with multiple clients and mixed income.

$1,840

Larger refund than last year

"I write for four publications and was dreading this. Otto handled all my 1099s in one flow — filed in under 15 minutes and got more back than I expected."

Maria R. — Freelance journalist, 4 clients

$203

Saved vs TurboTax

"TurboTax tried to upsell me three times. Otto was $79, no tricks, and it actually understood freelance income. Wish I'd switched sooner."

David K. — Content writer, 6 clients

8 min

Start to filed

"W-2 and 1099 income from three platforms. Otto handled both without me having to figure anything out. Fastest filing I've ever done."

Priya S. — Copywriter + staff role

$640

Saved vs CPA

"My CPA charged $720 last year. Otto caught the same deductions for $79. Home office, equipment, subscriptions. Not going back."

James T. — Tech journalist, 5 years freelance

How Otto compares

What freelancers actually pay to file Schedule C with 1099 income.

	Otto DIY	TurboTax	Keeper	CPA
Total cost	$79	$203+	$199	$300–600+
State filing	Included (2 states)	$64/state	Included	Varies
Schedule C	✓	Add-on	✓	✓
Multi-1099 support	✓	—	✓	✓
Built for writers	✓	—	—	—
Hidden fees	None	Upsells throughout	None	Varies

How it works

Three steps. Under ten minutes.

Step 1

Claim your spot

Check out for $79 via Stripe. Instant confirmation. Price locked.

Step 2

Connect your income

Upload your 1099s or connect your accounts. Otto pulls in every client, every platform automatically.

Step 3

Review and file

Otto walks you through deductions, generates your return, and files it. Federal + state, done.

Questions

What do I get for $79?

Federal return + up to 2 state returns, Schedule C, multi-platform 1099 support, deduction optimization. No add-on fees, no upsells.

I've never heard of Otto. How do I know this is legit?

Otto has filed taxes for 2,400+ freelancers, rated 4.9/5. Checkout is processed via Stripe. Filing is IRS-accepted. Your data is encrypted end-to-end and never shared with third parties.

I have 1099s from multiple clients. Will Otto handle that?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. Multiple clients, different platforms, varying pay schedules. One flow.

I also have W-2 income. Does that work?

Yes. Otto handles both W-2 and 1099 income in the same return.

What deductions does Otto surface for writers?

Home office, equipment, subscriptions, phone and internet, travel for assignments, professional development — write-offs specific to freelance writers.

Is my data secure?

Bank-level encryption throughout. Checkout via Stripe. Your data is never shared with third parties.

File your taxes for $79. No surprises.

Price goes up in 7 days. Built for freelancers with multiple clients.

File My Taxes for $79 →

Secure checkout via Stripe · IRS-accepted filing · No hidden fees