Choosing Tax Software

Choosing professional tax preparation software will depend on what type of tax returns you will be preparing and what you can afford.  You can choose anything from a simple pay-per-return package, to a basic tax software package that will enable you to prepare simple returns, to a very advanced tax program that will allow you to prepare all types of tax returns with many bells and whistles. 

Here are 5 Low Cost Options for Professional Tax Preparation Software (based on 2009 tax season pricing):

  • TaxVision Starter Package - For only $275, TaxVision offers the Starter Package.  Don’t let the name fool you though.  The Starter Package includes everything you need to get your business off the ground including Professional 1040 and State Software, full e-filing capability and FREE sign-up with anyone of our banks all at one low price of $275!  Also, when working with one of our banks, you will earn great rebates back at the end of the year for the transactions you’ve processed.  Don’t wait until the start of the season to get signed up.  TaxVision is signing up ERO’s right now and is already taking applications with our banks. Learn More Now 
  • Taxware Systems, Inc. - A tax preparer’s first year in the tax industry can be very unpredictable. Your business can escalate before your eyes. Your practice may do 10 returns or hundreds of returns.  Your practice needs easy to use software that will grow with your business without having to switch software or upgrade. That’s why Taxware Systems offers UNLIMITED individual tax, e-file, states, bank transmissions, toll-free technical support, depreciation/assets manager, and tax planning for only $200 for graduating students of The Income Tax School during your first year of practice. There are no bank processing fees and no additional charges of any kind-truly unlimited! That works out to $4 per return for 50 returns, $2.66 per return for 75 returns, $2 per return for 100 returns. Please call 1-800-877-1065 for more information on this special promotion.  Take the “unknown” out of your first year in business! Learn More Now
  • TaxWise Pay-Per-Return – For the tax professional who prepares only a few returns during the season. With TaxWise Pay-Per-Return, you gain access to the complete line of TaxWise Federal and State 1040, business and specialty forms as well as secure and efficient e-filing. And with Pay-Per-Return you will receive the same service and support that comes with every TaxWise package. Pricing starts at only $475. (Includes $175 annual license, plus tax preparation and e-filing of 15 tax returns. Cost per return, excluding the license fee is $20 for both federal and state.) Learn More Now
  • Proseries Basic Edition – Affordable and easy-to-use professional tax preparation software designed for entry-level preparers. And a perfect upgrade for TurboTax customers with multiple returns. With Basic Edition you get easy-to-use tax forms and schedules for individual clients, guided workflows and checklists to help you prepare returns professionally, built-in tax guidance and error-checking to help you prepare returns confidently. Includes (50) 1040 Returns and (50) Individual State Returns across 2 states. Pricing starts at only $449. (Cost per return comes to $8.98 for 50 federal and state returns.) Learn More Now