Side-by-side comparison

    WAYG vs Wave.

    Free is great, until tax day. Then you need a real tax team. Wave's free accounting software works for solopreneurs. But once you have W-2 employees, S-Corp profits, multiple entities, or any real complexity, DIY breaks down fast. WAYG steps in where Wave stops.

    Onboarding
    14 days
    Dedicated advisor
    Yes
    Setup fee
    $0

    Free 14-day trial · No credit card · Migration handled by us

    At a glance

    Two very different
    operating models.

    Recommended

    WAYG

    From $1,549/mo for everything handled. One time work is quoted separately, returns from $250.

    Wave

    Free software (you do the work). Tax help is à la carte and limited.

    Feature by feature

    A transparent look at
    how we stack up.

    Feature
    WAYG
    Wave
    Done-for-you bookkeeping
    Federal & state tax filing
    Limited
    Credentialed review (CPA/EA network)
    Audit representation
    Coordinated via contracted EA/CPA
    Multi-state filings
    S-Corp election & payroll
    Real estate / STR expertise
    Tax strategy planning
    Phone & video support
    Catch-up bookkeeping
    Best for
    Growing businesses
    Solopreneurs
    Time you spend per month
    30 min
    8 to 15 hours
    Why clients switch from Wave

    Three reasons the
    move pays for itself.

    01

    Get your time back

    Stop spending weekends on bookkeeping. We handle it, accurately, on time, every month.

    02

    Real tax savings

    DIY software can file the return you give it. It cannot find the deductions you forgot or restructure the entity you outgrew.

    03

    You are not alone when a letter arrives

    If the IRS writes, we pull the transcripts and prepare the response. Representation is coordinated through contracted Enrolled Agents and CPAs, at your request. Wave leaves you on your own.

    Ready when you are

    Ready to switch from Wave?

    Free 14-day trial. No credit card. Migration handled by us, bank feeds, prior returns, and payroll history.

    14 days · No card · Keep the deliverables

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