The prices listed below are based on information found on the providers’ websites in September 2018. They have not been independently reviewed or verified, and are provided only as a point of comparison for readers of the annual tax software survey.
Tax Preparation Software Prices
ATX
- Individual (ATX 1040 Package): $699; includes 75 e-file returns, with the option to add more
- ATX pay per return: $549
- Entities:
- MAX Package: $1,649; includes unlimited filing for individual and business returns and U.S. Master Tax Guide
- Total Tax Office Package: $2,399; includes unlimited filing for individual and business returns and expert tax research and learning
- ATX Advantage Package: $3,949; includes unlimited filing for individual and business returns, expert tax research and learning, online newsletters, and personalized support and knowledge from staff
CCH Axcess Tax
- Individual: no pricing information available
- Entities: no pricing information available
CCH ProSystem fx
- Individual: no pricing information available
- Entities: no pricing information available
Drake Software
- Individual:
- Per-return: $330 for 15 returns, $22 for additional returns
- Unlimited returns: $1,595
- Entities:
- Per-return: $330 for 15 returns, $22 for additional returns
- Unlimited returns: $1,595
GoSystem Tax RS
- Pricing depends on number of users and returns; contact for pricing based upon company needs
- Industry reviews indicate prices start at around $4,000 per year
Intuit ProSeries
- Proseries Basic
- Basic 20: $419 ($37/return), 1 state
- Basic 50: $749 ($37/return), 2 states
- Basic Unlimited: $1,099, 4 states
- Proseries Professional
- Pay-per-return license: $299; access to all federal and state forms, $37 per return
- 1040 Complete: $1,849, unlimited 1040 returns for all states.
Intuit ProConnect Tax Online
- Individual: Pricing per return; different pricing based on number of returns; most popular is $20.95 per return, 50 to 99 returns
- Business: Pricing per return, different pricing based on number of returns
Lacerte Tax
- Individual: Lacerte Unlimited and Lacerte 200: pricing based on customized solution
- Pay-per-return license: $399, plus $70 per return
TaxACT
- Individual:
- 1040 Bundle: $600 for unlimited 1040 federal and state returns, unlimited e-file
- Complete bundle: $1,125 for unlimited state and federal 1040 + other returns
- Entity:
- 1040 Enterprise bundle: $675 for unlimited state and federal returns
- Complete enterprise bundle: $1,450
TaxSlayer Pro
- Classic version: $1,095 for unlimited individual returns
- Premium version: $1,395 for unlimited individual returns plus additional features
TaxWise
- TaxWise pay-per-return: $569, with additional fees ($29 processing)
- Does not provide per-return fee
- TaxWise ProFiling: $1,129, with additional fees ($29 processing, $5 per-return fee)
- TaxWise Power: $2,579, with additional fees ($59 processing)
Ultra Tax CS
- Contact for pricing; depends on company needs
- Industry reviews indicate starts at around $3,000 per year
Tax Research Software Prices
Bloomberg BNA
- Pricing depends on company needs
CCH
- Per 2016 CPA Practice Advisor: Generally starts around $200, depending on subscription options and number of system users
- CCH AnswerConnect Prime: $199
- CCH AnswerConnect Expert: $900
- CCH AnswerConnect Essentials: $500
- CCH Intelliconnect: pricing not provided
Checkpoint
- Contact for pricing; depends upon company needs
Intuit ProLine
- No information available
LexisNexis
- Contact for pricing; depends upon company needs; fixed-fee pricing
Parker Tax Pro
- Parker Tax Pro Library: special sales price of $294, regular price $384
Tax Analysts
- Contact for pricing; depends upon company needs
Tax Book
- WebLibrary first user: $149; additional users: $79
- WebLibrary Plus first user: $259; additional users: $99
- Hard copy books: most are $59
Westlaw
- Must make an online account and then contact for pricing based on company needs
Intuit ProConnect Tax Online
UltraTaxCS
