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 1099 income, Schedule C expenses, and the kind of multi-client setup that confuses standard tax software.

2,400+Filed

4.9/5Rating

$79Flat fee

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. No upsells, no surprises at checkout.

⚡ Limited spots at this price

$79per 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
✓ 100% money-back guarantee

File My Taxes for $79 →

Secure checkout via Stripe · Money-back guarantee · Instant confirmation

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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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Money-back guarantee

If Otto can't file your return for any reason, full refund. No questions asked.

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."

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."

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."

Priya S. — Copywriter + staff role

$640

Saved vs CPA

"My CPA charged $720 last year. Otto caught the same deductions for $79. Not going back."

James T. — Tech journalist, 5 years

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)	$64/state	Included	Varies
Schedule C	✓	Add-on	✓	✓
Multi-1099	✓	—	✓	✓
Built for writers	✓	—	—	—
Money-back guarantee	✓	—	—	—

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

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

Otto has filed taxes for 2,400+ freelancers, rated 4.9/5. Filing is IRS-accepted. Checkout via Stripe. Your data is encrypted end-to-end. And if Otto can't file your return for any reason, you get a full refund.

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 at checkout.

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 have W-2 income too. 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 — specific to freelance writers, not generic.

What's the money-back guarantee?

If Otto can't file your return for any reason — technical issue, unsupported tax situation, anything — you get a full refund. No questions asked.

Is my data secure?

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

File your taxes for $79. No surprises.

Price goes up in 7 days. Money-back guarantee included.

File My Taxes for $79 →

🛡️ 100% money-back guarantee · Secure checkout via Stripe · IRS-accepted filing