# Best Professional Tax Software - Page 3 *By [Subhransu Sahu](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/subhransu-sahu)* Professional tax software, or professional tax preparation software, is used by tax preparers, CPAs, and enrolled agents to file individual and business tax returns. It streamlines the tax preparation process, ensuring high accuracy and compliance. Professional tax software can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud and sync with individual or business accounts to import transaction data automatically. Professional tax software shouldn’t be confused with [corporate tax software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-tax) as they serve different purposes and cater to distinct taxpayer groups. Corporations and enterprises use corporate tax software to handle complex taxation. Whereas tax professionals and firms who prepare and file tax returns for individuals and businesses use professional tax software. These solutions provide robust features such as automated tax calculations, e-filing options, error-checking, and integration with other accounting software. To qualify for inclusion in the Professional Tax category, a product must: - Manage client information, such as tax identification numbers, filing status, etc. - Calculate and file individual or business tax returns and oversee compliance - Import data from accounting software, previous tax returns, and other sources - Offer multiple tax forms across federal, state, and local tax programs - Provide built-in e-signature functionality to obtain client signatures - Provide tax reporting and planning based on current and historical information - Include payment option to collect, refund, or deduct fees from return ## G2 Grid® for Professional Tax Software ![G2 Grid® for Professional Tax Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-tax/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=10835&focus%5B%5D=92240&focus%5B%5D=10836&focus%5B%5D=1402310&focus%5B%5D=10539&focus%5B%5D=10895) Highlighted products: Intuit Lacerte Tax, Intuit ProConnect Tax, Intuit ProSeries Tax, DualEntry, UltraTax CS, and CCH ProSystem fx Tax. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-tax/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=intuit-lacerte-tax&focus%5B%5D=intuit-proconnect-tax&focus%5B%5D=intuit-proseries-tax&focus%5B%5D=dualentry&focus%5B%5D=ultratax-cs&focus%5B%5D=cch-prosystem-fx-tax) ## How Many Professional Tax Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 41 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.61/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings *Last updated: July 15, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Professional Tax Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 900+ Authentic Reviews - 41+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which Professional Tax Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [Intuit Lacerte Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-lacerte-tax/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [DualEntry](https://www.g2.com/products/dualentry/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Intuit Lacerte Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-lacerte-tax/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [Intuit ProSeries Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-proseries-tax/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-proconnect-tax/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Sangfor Cloud Platform Sangfor Technologies is a rising global challenger in enterprise IT, helping organizations simplify Digital and AI transformation with secure, AI-enabled cloud infrastructure. Headquartered in Shenzhen (China), Sangfor serves over 100,000 customers worldwide across 100+ countries and regions. 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