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 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. See exactly how it works before you pay.

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

otto.app — Filing flow preview

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Connect your income

Upload 1099s or connect accounts. Otto found income from 4 clients automatically.

Done

Review your deductions

Otto found $3,740 in deductions — home office, equipment, subscriptions, travel. Confirm or edit each one.

In progress

Review and file

Otto generates your return and files it with the IRS. Federal + state, done.

Up next

This is what the filing flow looks like. Three steps, under ten minutes.

⚡ 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
✓ 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 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. IRS-accepted filing. Checkout via Stripe. End-to-end encryption. And if Otto can't file your return for any reason — full refund, no questions asked.

What do I get for $79?

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

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's the money-back guarantee exactly?

If Otto can't file your return for any reason — technical issue, unsupported 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.

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