# Intuit Lacerte Tax vs TaxAct Business Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Intuit Lacerte Tax excels in providing a **robust and user-friendly experience** , particularly for complex tax returns. Users appreciate its precise calculations and thorough diagnostics, making it a preferred choice for professional firms.
- **Users say** that TaxAct Business is **well-priced** and offers a **short learning curve** for new preparers. Many find it user-friendly, with guidance throughout the filing process, which can be especially beneficial for those new to tax preparation.
- **According to verified reviews** , Intuit Lacerte Tax has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel it meets their needs more effectively. The software's intuitive interface is frequently highlighted for streamlining tax preparation and filing.
- **Reviewers mention** that while TaxAct Business is easy to use, its support can be inconsistent. Users note that although support is generally good at resolving issues, the response time can vary, which may be a concern during peak tax seasons.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that Intuit Lacerte Tax's recent updates, such as background updates for automatic checks and downloads, enhance convenience and save time, making it a strong contender for those who value efficiency in their tax software.
- **Users report** that while TaxAct Business has a solid foundation with all necessary entity forms and states, it lacks the depth and advanced features found in Intuit Lacerte Tax, which may limit its effectiveness for more complex tax situations.



| | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 187 | 11 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (90.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us 1 license With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (176 reviews) | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (183 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (169 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (181 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Intuit Lacerte Tax

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lacerte Essentials

Price: Contact Us 1 license With One-Time Purchase

Key Features:
- Unlimited client advisory reports
- Bundles of individual and business returns (200 or more)
- Unlimited state returns

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-lacerte-tax/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### TaxAct Business

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Corporate Tax

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Intuit Lacerte Tax** | 7.8/10 | 93 |
| **TaxAct Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tax Planning

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Strategies** | 7.5 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exemptions** | 6.6 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Credits** | 8.2 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Estimations** | 8.5 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tax Filing

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculations** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rules & Regulations** | 8.5 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | 8.5 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **K-1 Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflows

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 6.9 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Importing** | 6.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Professional Tax

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Intuit Lacerte Tax** | 8.0/10 | 135 |
| **TaxAct Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tax Forms - Professional Tax Software

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Federal Tax ** | 9.2 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **State Tax** | 8.8 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data management - Professional Tax Software

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | 7.1 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Export** | 7.5 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tax filing - Professional Tax Software

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **E-filing** | 9.2 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **eSignatures** | 7.8 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Calculation** | 9.1 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting - Professional Tax Software

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Planning** | 7.7 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration and Support - Professional Tax Software

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Electronic Payments** | 7.6 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | 6.6 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Advisor** | 7.0 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile App** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-tax)

**Unique to Intuit Lacerte Tax (1):** [Professional Tax Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-tax)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TaxAct Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 90.4% | 72.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 7.5% | 9.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.1% | 18.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Intuit Lacerte Tax

- **Accounting:** 85.6%
- **Financial Services:** 2.7%
- **Legal Services:** 2.1%
- **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 1.6%
- **Law Practice:** 1.6%
- **Real Estate:** 1.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.1%
- **Consulting:** 0.5%
- **Sports:** 0.5%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 0.5%
- **Other:** 2.7%

#### TaxAct Business

- **Accounting:** 18.2%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 9.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1%
- **Medical Practice:** 9.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 9.1%
- **Law Practice:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.1%
- **Financial Services:** 9.1%
- **Dairy:** 9.1%

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## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Intuit Lacerte Tax

- Title: [How much does Lacerte tax software cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-lacerte-tax-software-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It cost very minimal and completely worth simply you can$7 per return or basically start with $400 only"

### TaxAct Business

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/intuit-lacerte-tax-vs-taxact-business)