Software

Tax preparation remains a major source of revenue for many accounting firms. Although seasonal income for many, a lot of consideration should still be given for the most appropriate tax software solution. Each firm has a different number of employees, client focus and a host of other differences to consider. Thankfully there are plenty of tax software solutions to choose from to fit individual firm needs.

ProSystem fx Tax is the traditional tax service offering provided by CCH. It is intended as an in-house solution, but is also offered as a hosted solution branded as Global fx.

GoSystem Tax RS is among the most sophisticated tax compliance systems currently serving the accounting profession. Solely offered as an Internet-based solution, GoSystem Tax RS is fully scalable to meet the needs of medium size firms and larger and offers a reliable platform to handle large data sets. New for the current release is a new Microsoft Excel mapping tool and the start of a multi-year project that aims to unify all data entry screens.

UltraTax CS is part of the CS Professional Suite of products, which is an integrated lineup of tax and accounting solutions. With multiple integration point options both inside and outside the CS Professional Suite, UltraTax CS focuses on a streamlined interface to help accounting practitioners work efficiently. New features for the current release include a streamlined update system and feature enhancements due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

CCH Axcess Tax is the newly rebranded Software as a Service (SaaS) solution from CCH. This wholly cloud-based solution is based on the latest Internet technologies and provides end users with a modern and updated interface.

ProSeries Tax is the mid-tier tax software solution offered by Intuit. ProSeries Tax is designed as an affordable tax software solution to assist tax practitioners with processing returns quickly. New for the current year are significant updates to the electronic filing functionality and a complete overhaul on PDF capabilities.

Intuit Tax Online is an Internet-based tax solution with a fixed, all-inclusive pricing structure. Intuit Tax Online provides a streamlined interface to process simple returns through an anytime, anywhere platform. New for the current release is a streamlined interface and a new mobile app that may be downloaded by clients.

TaxWise is a tax solution provided by CCH Small Firm Services. Intended for use by sole-practitioners, to firms with 10 or fewer staff, the solution is focused on quick data entry. TaxWise offers several unique features including bilingual forms and inclusion of CCH US Master Tax Guide in several of its pricing options.