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# CCH ProSystem fx Tax vs UltraTax CS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax** [

4.1/5(133)

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**UltraTax CS** [

3.4/5(61)

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Pricing

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
No pricing available

**UltraTax CS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
5 months

Based on 5 responses

**UltraTax CS**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
21 months

Based on 5 responses

**UltraTax CS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
$$$$$

**UltraTax CS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
Not enough reviews yet

**UltraTax CS**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
Not enough data

**UltraTax CS**
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Customer Support (2)
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Ease of Use (2)
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Difficult Learning (1)
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Expensive (1)
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Integrations

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**
Not enough data

**UltraTax CS**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

8.8

8.8114

**UltraTax CS**

7.7

7.750

Ease of Use

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

8.1

8.1115

**UltraTax CS**

7.6

7.651

Ease of Setup

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

7.2

7.216

**UltraTax CS**

7.6

7.614

Ease of Admin

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

7.4

7.415

**UltraTax CS**

6.0

6.07

Quality of Support

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

8.3

8.3102

**UltraTax CS**

6.7

6.749

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

7.7

7.715

**UltraTax CS**

5.0

5.07

Product Direction (% positive)

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax**

8.3

8.3115

**UltraTax CS**

6.2

6.249

Features

Corporate Tax[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

8

Tax Planning

Strategies

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

Exemptions

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Credits

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Estimations

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

8

Tax Filing

Calculations

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

8

Rules & Regulations

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-1 Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflows

Integrations

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Importing

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

8

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tax Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Filing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Filing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exception Notification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Nonprofits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Submission

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll & Employer Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Taxation & Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Property Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Tax Practice Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

ACH Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Due Date Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Filing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cash Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Tax Practices

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Professional Tax[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Forms - Professional Tax Software

Federal Tax 

Not enough data

Not enough data

State Tax

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data management - Professional Tax Software

Data Import

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax filing - Professional Tax Software

E-filing

Not enough data

Not enough data

eSignatures

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting - Professional Tax Software

Tax Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration and Support - Professional Tax Software

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Advisor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Refund Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Property Tax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bank Reconciliation

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Tax Practices

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

ACH Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Due Date Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Taxation & Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tax Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![CCH ProSystem fx Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4fba50daba6d27e57d9fed2ff2167f59/cch-prosystem-fx-tax.jpeg "CCH ProSystem fx Tax")](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-prosystem-fx-tax/reviews)

CCH ProSystem fx Tax

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

32.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

30.2%

[![UltraTax CS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/68e64bc28f7346de2530e888839274c2/ultratax-cs.svg "UltraTax CS")](https://www.g2.com/products/ultratax-cs/reviews)

UltraTax CS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

95.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

3.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

32.6%

95.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.2%

3.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

30.2%

1.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![CCH ProSystem fx Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4fba50daba6d27e57d9fed2ff2167f59/cch-prosystem-fx-tax.jpeg "CCH ProSystem fx Tax")](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-prosystem-fx-tax/reviews)
CCH ProSystem fx Tax

Accounting

86.8%

Financial Services

3.1%

Management Consulting

1.6%

Pharmaceuticals

0.8%

Oil & Energy

0.8%

Other

7.0%

[![UltraTax CS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/68e64bc28f7346de2530e888839274c2/ultratax-cs.svg "UltraTax CS")](https://www.g2.com/products/ultratax-cs/reviews)
UltraTax CS

Accounting

93.2%

Computer Software

3.4%

Information Technology and Services

1.7%

Chemicals

1.7%

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Other

0.0%

FAQs

## CCH Tax vs UltraTax CS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between UltraTax CS vs CCH Tax?

CCH Tax stands out over UltraTax CS with a higher G2 rating, stronger support, and a larger mid-market presence.

| [UltraTax CS](https://www.g2.com/products/ultratax-cs/reviews) | [CCH Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-prosystem-fx-tax/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.4/5 (61 reviews) | 4.1/5 (133 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 7.6 | 7.2 |
| 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) | User Friendly (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of UltraTax CS and CCH Tax compare?

CCH Tax is rated higher for value, with reviewers more satisfied with its pricing than UltraTax CS.

- **UltraTax CS:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe UltraTax CS as expensive and note dissatisfaction with its cost.
- **CCH Tax:** Reviewers acknowledge CCH Tax is costly but express higher satisfaction with its value, citing its comprehensive features and professional-grade capabilities.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching from UltraTax CS due to cost and support frustrations.

### What are the best alternatives to UltraTax CS and CCH Tax?

The top three alternatives to UltraTax CS and CCH Tax are Intuit Lacerte Tax, Drake Tax, and Intuit ProSeries Tax.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [UltraTax CS](https://www.g2.com/products/ultratax-cs/reviews) | 3.4/5 (61 reviews) | Small-Business | Expensive (recent reviews) | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |
| [CCH Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/cch-prosystem-fx-tax/reviews) | 4.1/5 (133 reviews) | Mid-Market | Costly but valued for features (recent reviews) | User Friendly (recent reviews) |
| [Intuit Lacerte Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-lacerte-tax/reviews) | 4.3/5 (187 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Drake Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/drake-tax/reviews) | 4.6/5 (27 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Intuit ProSeries Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-proseries-tax/reviews) | 4.2/5 (88 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Corporate Tax features should I prioritize when comparing UltraTax CS and CCH Tax?

Buyers comparing UltraTax CS and CCH Tax should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Integrations, Importing, and Pricing.

- **Ease of Use:** UltraTax CS scores 7.6; CCH Tax scores 8.1.
- **Quality of Support:** UltraTax CS scores 6.7; CCH Tax scores 8.3.
- **Integrations:** UltraTax CS has 1 all-time mention; CCH Tax is frequently praised for integration options in recent reviews.
- **Importing:** UltraTax CS is frequently cited for its import feature in recent reviews; CCH Tax is noted for importing fixed assets and prior year data.
- **Pricing:** UltraTax CS is described as expensive in recent reviews; CCH Tax is costly but receives higher value satisfaction.

### What are the pros and cons of UltraTax CS vs CCH Tax?

CCH Tax's headline strength is its user-friendly interface and support, while UltraTax CS is noted for ease of use but faces trade-offs in cost and reliability.

- **UltraTax CS strengths:** Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions), integrations with other Thomson Reuters applications, time-saving features, and efficient tax preparation.
- **UltraTax CS trade-offs:** Expensive (1 all-time mention), software bugs and crashes (recent reviews), complicated learning curve, and support frustrations.
- **CCH Tax strengths:** User-friendly interface (recent reviews), strong customer support, comprehensive tax form coverage, and robust integration options.
- **CCH Tax trade-offs:** High cost, learning curve for new users, and occasional software crashes or delays.

### Is UltraTax CS or CCH Tax better for small businesses?

UltraTax CS is a better fit for small businesses, with a larger share of small-business reviewers and positive sentiment for ease of use.

- **UltraTax CS:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use and suitability for small firms.
- **CCH Tax:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its professional-grade features but mention higher cost and complexity for smaller firms.

### Which Corporate Tax platform has better integrations?

CCH Tax is favored for integrations, with reviewers frequently citing its integration options and compatibility with other software.

- **UltraTax CS:** Integrations with other Thomson Reuters applications are mentioned in recent reviews.
- **CCH Tax:** Reviewers frequently praise integration options with both CCH and third-party software, including fixed asset and workflow tools.

### How do UltraTax CS and CCH Tax compare on customer support?

CCH Tax outperforms UltraTax CS on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.6 points, a material difference.

- **UltraTax CS:** Reviewers report mixed support experiences, with some citing long wait times and unresolved issues, while others note helpful support staff.
- **CCH Tax:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support for being helpful, available, and patient, with multiple recent reviews highlighting positive experiences.

### Which is easier to implement, UltraTax CS or CCH Tax?

UltraTax CS and CCH Tax score within 0.4 points on Ease of Setup, indicating near parity, with both products receiving positive implementation feedback.

- **UltraTax CS:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy to learn, with scores up to 7.0 for ease of setup.
- **CCH Tax:** Reviewers highlight ease of implementation and onboarding, with scores up to 7.0 for ease of setup and positive remarks about training resources.

### Which product has better Importing?

UltraTax CS is more frequently cited for its Importing feature, with reviewers highlighting its time-saving import capabilities.

- **UltraTax CS:** Importing is a frequently mentioned feature in recent reviews, with users praising its ability to import data from other software and prior years.
- **CCH Tax:** Reviewers note importing fixed assets and prior year data as beneficial, but with less frequency than UltraTax CS.

Alternatives

**CCH ProSystem fx Tax Alternatives**

 ![Intuit Lacerte Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9fc1a59cc617f7938d05262b6987ec56/intuit-lacerte-tax.svg "Intuit Lacerte Tax")

[
Intuit Lacerte Tax
](/products/intuit-lacerte-tax/reviews)

 ![Intuit ProSeries Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f507c1a50724204d28b2e9b31b0d65e5/intuit-proseries-tax.svg "Intuit ProSeries Tax")

[
Intuit ProSeries Tax
](/products/intuit-proseries-tax/reviews)

 ![Drake Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6be5f37c0f569f82686f5aa4871d6722/drake-tax.png "Drake Tax")

[
Drake Tax
](/products/drake-tax/reviews)

 ![Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/167a8dc22c843e060fc1af32f01427a2/intuit-proconnect-tax.svg "Intuit ProConnect Tax")

[
Intuit ProConnect Tax
](/products/intuit-proconnect-tax/reviews)

**UltraTax CS Alternatives**

 ![Drake Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6be5f37c0f569f82686f5aa4871d6722/drake-tax.png "Drake Tax")

[
Drake Tax
](/products/drake-tax/reviews)

 ![Intuit Lacerte Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9fc1a59cc617f7938d05262b6987ec56/intuit-lacerte-tax.svg "Intuit Lacerte Tax")

[
Intuit Lacerte Tax
](/products/intuit-lacerte-tax/reviews)

 ![Intuit ProSeries Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f507c1a50724204d28b2e9b31b0d65e5/intuit-proseries-tax.svg "Intuit ProSeries Tax")

[
Intuit ProSeries Tax
](/products/intuit-proseries-tax/reviews)

 ![Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/167a8dc22c843e060fc1af32f01427a2/intuit-proconnect-tax.svg "Intuit ProConnect Tax")

[
Intuit ProConnect Tax
](/products/intuit-proconnect-tax/reviews)

## CCH ProSystem fx Tax vs UltraTax CS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found CCH ProSystem fx Tax easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with UltraTax CS, along with administration.

- Reviewers felt that CCH ProSystem fx Tax meets the needs of their business better than UltraTax CS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that CCH ProSystem fx Tax is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of CCH ProSystem fx Tax over UltraTax CS.