Compare the Deluxe and Premium versions of TaxSlayer to see if the price jump is worth it for a small business owner.
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 29 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
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Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
is TaxSlayer Premium worth the extra cost COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if the price difference between Deluxe and Premium delivers proportional value. | — | buyers_guide | deluxe versus premium price and value | 3x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer Deluxe vs Premium differences REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct breakdown of how the Deluxe and Premium tiers differ. | — | comparison_table | deluxe versus premium price and value | 2x of 3 | |
taxslayer self employed vs premium for small business ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate whether other business-focused tiers like Self-Employed are a better fit than Premium. | — | buyers_guide | small business and self employed featur… | 2x of 3 | |
does TaxSlayer Deluxe support schedule C IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if the lower-tier Deluxe version can handle basic freelance and small business tax forms. | — | glossary/definition | live help and audit assistance | 2x of 3 | |
taxslayer deluxe vs premium difference REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the core feature differences between TaxSlayer Deluxe and Premium tiers. | — | comparison_table | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer Self-Employed features RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know what specific tools TaxSlayer offers for self-employed individuals and small businesses. | — | product_spec_sheet | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer Deluxe vs Premium price comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see the exact current pricing for both tiers. | — | pricing_page | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 | |
what extra features does TaxSlayer Premium have over Deluxe RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a specific list of add-on features included only in the Premium tier. | — | web_article | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 | |
taxslayer premium features list RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | View the complete list of features included exclusively in the Premium tier. | — | product_spec_sheet | live help and audit assistance | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer vs TurboTax Self-Employed ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see how TaxSlayer's business offerings stack up against the market leader. | — | review_roundup | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer pricing plans 2026 IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs the current exact pricing numbers for both Deluxe and Premium to calculate the price difference. | — | pricing_page | pricing plans and tiers comparison | 1x of 3 | |
taxslayer pricing plans 2024 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check current pricing for all TaxSlayer software tiers. | — | pricing_page | pricing plans and tiers comparison | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer support for small business deductions PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to ensure the software adequately handles business write-offs and expense tracking. | — | web_article | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
tax software for small business owner taxslayer review PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see feedback specifically from small business owners who used TaxSlayer. | — | review_roundup | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
taxslayer live tax help worth it IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the quality and utility of the live support feature included in higher tiers. | — | forum/qna | live help and audit assistance | 1x of 3 | |
what does TaxSlayer live assistance include RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the live help features included in higher TaxSlayer tiers. | — | faq_page | live help and audit assistance | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer Premium live chat tax help review RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to evaluate the quality of live support, which is a major feature included in Premium. | — | forum/qna | live help and audit assistance | 1x of 3 | |
best tax software for small business sole proprietor PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find recommendations tailored specifically to small business owners filing taxes. | — | web_article | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer Premium reviews from small business owners REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants real-world feedback from entrepreneurs who have used TaxSlayer Premium. | — | forum/qna | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
taxslayer deluxe audit assistance included RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Verify if audit defense or assistance is part of the Deluxe package or restricted to Premium. | — | faq_page | live help and audit assistance | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer tiers comparison chart COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a visual reference mapping out all TaxSlayer versions. | — | comparison_table | pricing plans and tiers comparison | 1x of 3 | |
taxslayer premier vs premium REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify naming conventions and compare advanced tiers of TaxSlayer. | — | glossary/definition | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer tiers breakdown REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a summary of all available TaxSlayer versions from Free to Premium. | — | product_spec_sheet | pricing plans and tiers comparison | 1x of 3 | |
can small businesses use taxslayer deluxe IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if the lower Deluxe tier has sufficient functionality for business tax filing needs. | — | how_to_steps | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
is TaxSlayer good for freelancers and small businesses ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if TaxSlayer as a platform is well-suited for business use cases compared to competitors. | — | buyers_guide | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer Premium cost vs value analysis REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for an analytical breakdown of whether Premium's cost translates to time or money saved. | — | case_study | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 | |
tax software for small business cost benefit analysis RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants general advice on how to choose the right tier of tax software for a small business. | — | buyers_guide | small business and self employed featur… | 1x of 3 | |
upgrade TaxSlayer Deluxe to Premium price difference IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the exact dollar amount of the price jump between the two tiers. | — | pricing_page | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 | |
TaxSlayer audit defense features Deluxe vs Premium COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare the level of audit assistance provided by Deluxe versus Premium. | — | comparison_table | deluxe versus premium price and value | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 10 | 10 | — | 923 / 1,171 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 923 / 1,464 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 923 / 1,434 |