Halon Tax vs Harpoon Comparison

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Halon Tax

Accounting Software

4.2 75 user ratings

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Harpoon

Accounting Software

4.7 11 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Halon Tax offers multiple accounting & tax services including tax returns, bookkeeping review & more. The focus of the services is to minimize tax for which both business and personal returns are analyzed for deductions. Users can also connect with one of its in-house CPA's to ask questions, review returns, and for any clarifications on tax options and the strategies recommended. It's team reviews user books and looks for missing deductions and then works with users to get everything ready for tax time. Users can also rely on Halon Tax to prepare returns such as Form 1120S, Form 1065 and Form 1040. Users can receive K-1's, state tax returns, and any other form the IRS requires and once the return is finished, it can be stored in Halon's secure servers for up to 7 years. The returns can also be e-filed, and direct bank account deposit of the returns can also be ensured. Read more

Harpoon is a time-tracking and billing software that enables businesses and freelancers to set, track and achieve their yearly financial goals. The software comes with a financial goal tracking system that helps users to make their business more profitable. In addition, with real-time revenue forecasting, Harpoon automatically tracks the team’s project activities and converts them into an accurate forecast of their expected revenue. It gives a clear view of how much revenue businesses can expect to generate and how it will affect their monthly and yearly goals. The software helps businesses to determine the potential cost and value of a project before it even begins. In this way, it provides a powerful way allowing users to predict profitability, no matter if the billing is based on hourly or a fixed rate. Another aspect that Harpoon covers is the time tracking that enables teams to work more efficiently and complete projects before the deadline. Furthermore, it makes the life of users’ easy by automatically sending invoices, bills of credit cards and other tasks. Read more

Pricing Options

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Starts at $489.00.

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Starts at $7.08.

SW Score & Breakdown

82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

91%
Reviews

71%
Momentum

62%
Popularity

71%

81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

81%
Reviews

75%
Momentum

62%
Popularity

74%

Features

Total Features	12 Features	8 Features
Common Features for All	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 9 More - Show Less	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 5 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Medium Business Small Business	Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	NA	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.2/5 75 user ratings	4.7/5 11 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 76% Very Good 5.3% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 18.7%	Excellent 72.7% Very Good 27.3% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Responsive Customer Support, Knowledgeable Staff, Easy-to-Use Platform, Timely Communication Inconsistent Service Quality, Lack of Tax Planning Guidance, Poor Communication Regarding Changes, Inadequate Handling of Tax Filing	Not Available
Review Summary	Based on Trustpilot reviews, Halontax is generally praised for its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and helpful customer support. Many users appreciate the platform's clear and concise explanations of tax laws and regulations, as well as its comprehensive range of features for tax preparation and filing. However, some users have reported occasional technical glitches and delays in customer service response times. Overall, Halontax seems to be a well-received tax software with positive feedback from a majority of its users.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $489.00.	Free Trial Available Starts at $7.08.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Corporate Tax Return $699.00 $699.00 per year Corporate & Personal Tax Return $999.00 $999.00 per year Tax Projections & Strategies $489.00 $489.00 per year Fractional CFO Module $1,899.00 $1,899.00 per year	Agency $78.00 $99.00 per month Studio $31.00 $39.00 per month Freelancer $15.00 $19.00 per month Starter $7.08 $9.00 per month
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