US tax season 2026 tech stack
The upcoming IRS deadline doesn’t have to mean a looming admin hangover. Using Xero helps you automatically organize your financial data to make filing easy. This year, connect apps to Xero to help save even more time and make compliance a breeze. Our curated collection of tax preparation software can help you reduce errors and improve visibility as you close the books, whether for your own business or your clients’.
Why use tax preparation apps with Xero?
Whether you’re a small business owner or an accounting professional, using Xero-connected apps can help you meet deadlines with confidence and take the stress out of this US tax season.
- Make compliance a breeze: Use 1099 SmartFile or TaxBandits for seamless e-filing.
- Simplify claims: Explore apps like Flowrev for automated revenue recognition and TaxPlanner Pro to easily see deductions.
- Collect all taxable income with apps like ezyCollect, Quotient and BILL that help automate accounts receivable.
- Simplify client taxes: Easily manage client books and automate returns with apps like Tallyfor and Ignition, and automate tax workflows with apps like Make.
Explore the full list below.
Documents, Practice managerContent Snare
4.94 out of 5 stars51Documents, Practice managerThe simple way to onboard clients, collect documents and get answers, without the endless back and forth. Similar to a client portal, Content Snare is like a checklist for your clients with automatic reminders.
Accountant tools, Reporting and forecastingMayday
4.98 out of 5 stars308Accountant tools, Reporting and forecastingMend month end. Xero People's Choice Award Winner 2025. Built for in-house finance teams and multi-entity groups. Save weeks every month by automating intercompany and core accounting operations. Close faster with zero errors, zero spreadsheet stress.
Other, Workflow buildersMake
4.5 out of 5 stars12Other, Workflow buildersMake lets you design, build, and automate by connecting Xero with thousands of apps in just a few clicks.
Bills and expenses, PaymentsBILL
4.25 out of 5 stars75Bills and expenses, PaymentsThe intelligent way to create and pay bills, send invoices, manage expenses, control budgets, and access the credit your business needs to grow—all on one platform.
Accountant tools, Practice managerIgnition
4.93 out of 5 stars529Accountant tools, Practice managerIgnition helps accounting and professional services businesses reclaim time, profitability and cash flow. Automate proposals, billing, payment collection and workflows in a single platform to transform how your firm engages clients, bills and gets paid.
Accountant tools, Tax and compliance1099SmartFile
4.94 out of 5 stars178Accountant tools, Tax and complianceIRS approved 1099 eFile provider, with optional state reporting, TIN verification and print and email copies to the recipients. Secure, easy to use, online, no minimum fee and accountant friendly. Single sign-on with Xero. Integrates with Xero 1099 report.
Invoicing and jobsQuotient
4.9 out of 5 stars139Invoicing and jobsQuotient makes it easy to create, send, and manage beautiful quotes that win business — then turn accepted quotes into Xero invoices in a few clicks. Simplify your sales workflow, keep invoicing accurate, and give customers a seamless, professional experience every time.
Debtor tracking, PaymentsezyCollect
4.94 out of 5 stars35Debtor tracking, PaymentsGet your business paid faster with ezyCollect – an AR automation platform designed to streamline your receivables. Automate payment reminders via email, call and SMS, payment writebacks, reconciliations, statements, credit checks, and digital credit applications. Boost cash flow – try it free today.
Accountant tools, Tax and complianceTallyfor
5 out of 5 stars11Accountant tools, Tax and complianceBook to tax in minutes, not hours. 🚀 Eligible Xero Partners can get a free year of Tallyfor!*
Reporting and forecasting, Tax and complianceFlowrev
4.92 out of 5 stars13Reporting and forecasting, Tax and complianceAutomate expense and deferred revenue recognition. Eliminate time consuming spreadsheets. Generate accurate, real-time financial metrics and reports.
Ecommerce, Tax and complianceQuaderno
5 out of 5 stars1Ecommerce, Tax and complianceAutomatic tax accounting for US sales tax, VAT & GST. Keeps you tax compliant globally and makes bank reconciliation a breeze.
Accountant tools, Tax and complianceBitwave
5 out of 5 stars2Accountant tools, Tax and complianceBitwave is the first digital asset finance platform designed to manage the intersection of tax, accounting, and compliance for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFTs. Bitwave is purpose-built to help finance and accounting professionals mitigate the challenges of digital assets and crypto currencies.
Documents, Tax and complianceTaxBandits
5 out of 5 stars1Documents, Tax and complianceIRS-authorized e-filing software for businesses of all sizes. Easily file and manage your 1099, W-2, 94x, ACA, 990, and tax extension forms.
Reporting and forecasting, Tax and complianceTax Planner Pro
5 out of 5 stars3Reporting and forecasting, Tax and complianceStart reducing your tax bill with the click of a button. Connect Xero and see the tax deductions and strategies you are missing.
Reporting and forecasting, Tax and complianceSynnch
5 out of 5 stars3Reporting and forecasting, Tax and complianceSynnch is an app that helps businesses successfully claim the R&D Tax Incentive. We’re taking the complexity out of compliance and streamlining your reporting tasks — so you can spend less time on data entry, and more time innovating.
Although Xero reviews each app in the Xero App Store, we can’t give any guarantees. It’s up to you to assess the performance, quality and suitability of any app before going ahead.