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Average Ratings 2 Ratings
Description
CFS TaxTools ™ stands out as the leading software in the tax industry, widely embraced by professionals for its efficiency. The program allows worksheets to be printed with both the client's name and your firm's branding, ensuring a polished presentation. These worksheets can be attached to tax returns or provided to clients alongside generated invoices, streamlining the entire process. It features an extensive collection of tax forms, including numerous ones not typically available in standard tax preparation software, such as SS-4, Power of Attorney, and Offer in Compromise. Client details can be directly mapped onto the necessary forms, and multiple versions of each form can be stored for individual clients. The printed forms mirror their on-screen appearance precisely, and most can be conveniently sent as PDF files via email. Additionally, the software includes useful financial calculators like the Mutual Fund Average Cost Basis tool and various modules for loans and investments. Flowcharts within the program guide users through a series of questions to determine essential factors such as filing status and inherited IRA options, as well as eligibility for the "Kiddie Tax." Furthermore, the software allows for updates directly from the internet whenever there are changes to forms or tax laws, ensuring users always have the most current information, along with features for data backup and restoration for added security. This comprehensive suite of tools makes CFS TaxTools ™ an invaluable resource for tax professionals seeking to enhance their services.
Description
Drake Tax is packed with an array of features designed to streamline the preparation and processing of tax returns for your clients efficiently. This allows you to concentrate on what matters most—engaging with clients and expanding your business. With Drake Tax, you can expedite every aspect of return preparation, ensuring that calculation results and a comprehensive view of the return are just a click away. You have the ability to mark items in any text field, checkbox, or tax form amount as verified, flagged for review, or noted for further examination. If any information for a confirmed item changes, the DoubleCheck feature will promptly flag it for review. In addition, shortcut keys and macros help to simplify the data entry process, significantly reducing the number of keystrokes required. The software facilitates an automatic flow of data from federal returns to state and city returns, while also providing options for overrides when necessary. State and city returns are generated on demand, and it automatically accounts for taxes paid to other jurisdictions. Furthermore, Drake Tax conveniently auto-fills information based on ZIP Code and EIN inputs, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in tax preparation. With all these features combined, Drake Tax becomes an invaluable tool for tax professionals aiming to optimize their workflow.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Cloud 9 Hosting
No
Cloudwalks
No
Doc.It by IRIS
No
Rightworks
No
Sagenext
No
SmartVault
No
Soraban
No
StanfordTax
No
TaxDome
No
Truss
No
Integrations
Cloud 9 Hosting
Yes
Cloudwalks
Yes
Doc.It by IRIS
Yes
Rightworks
Yes
Sagenext
Yes
SmartVault
Yes
Soraban
Yes
StanfordTax
Yes
TaxDome
Yes
Truss
Yes
Pricing Details
$84.50 per year
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$330.00
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
CFS Tax Software
Country
United States
Website
www.taxtools.com/products.aspx
Vendor Details
Company Name
Drake Software
Founded
1977
Country
United States
Website
www.drakesoftware.com
Product Features
Sales Tax
Address Validation
No
Audit Trail
No
Consumer Use Tax
No
Exemption Management
No
Tax Calculator
Yes
Tax Filing
Yes
Taxability Verification
No
Transaction Tracking
No
Value Added Tax (VAT)
No
Tax Planning
Detailed Savings Calculations
No
Export Branded Proposal
No
Export Branded Tax Plan
No
Multi-Entity Planning
No
Multi-Year Planning
No
Proposed Legislation Planning
No
State & Local Planning
No
Strategy & Scenario Comparison
No
Tax Return Diagnostics
No
Tax Return Scanning
No
Product Features
Corporate Tax
Compliance Management
No
Data Import / Export
Yes
Data Verification
Yes
Electronic Filing
Yes
Exception Notification
Yes
For Nonprofits
No
For Partnerships
No
K-1 Reporting
No
Payroll & Employer Forms
No
Status Tracking
No
Tax Planning
Yes
Tax Planning
Detailed Savings Calculations
No
Export Branded Proposal
No
Export Branded Tax Plan
No
Multi-Entity Planning
No
Multi-Year Planning
No
Proposed Legislation Planning
No
State & Local Planning
No
Strategy & Scenario Comparison
No
Tax Return Diagnostics
No
Tax Return Scanning
No
Tax Practice Management
Approval Process Control
No
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Client Management
No
Client Portal
No
Document Management
No
Due Date Tracking
No
Scenario Planning
Yes
Tax Filing
Yes
Tax Forms
Yes
Workflow Management
No