· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode
Based on every AI answer that names both
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
#2 in Tax Filing & Preparation Software · Mentioned in 52%
#3 in Tax Filing & Preparation Software · Mentioned in 29%
Listed first when AI names both
Recommended when named
Warned against · lower is better
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Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers
Level: Wash sale tax calculation
FreeTaxUSA alone is ranked in Schedule c tax reporting.
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Google AI ModeFreeTaxUSA listed first: 81%H&R Block listed first: 19%
ChatGPT SearchFreeTaxUSA listed first: 59%H&R Block listed first: 41%
JunFreeTaxUSA listed first: 76%H&R Block listed first: 24%
JulFreeTaxUSA listed first: 67%H&R Block listed first: 33%
AugFreeTaxUSA listed first: 68%32%
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.
These bars show which brand AI favours in claims citing each source.