# Intuit Lacerte Tax vs TurboTax Business Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Intuit Lacerte Tax excels in handling complex tax situations, making it a preferred choice for professional firms. Users appreciate its **robust and user-friendly experience** , which includes precise calculations and thorough diagnostics, ensuring accuracy in tax preparation.
- **Users say** TurboTax Business offers a straightforward and speedy tax filing process, with many highlighting its **ease of use**. One user noted that it allows for a seamless entry of information from various tax documents, making it accessible for small business owners.
- **According to verified reviews** , Intuit Lacerte Tax has a strong market presence, reflected in its higher G2 Score and a greater number of recent reviews. This suggests that it is a trusted choice among users, particularly for those needing comprehensive tax solutions.
- **Reviewers mention** that TurboTax Business shines in its **ease of setup** , with many users praising the intuitive onboarding process that allows them to get started quickly without extensive training.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while TurboTax Business has a slightly higher score for quality of support, Intuit Lacerte Tax still provides valuable assistance, though some users feel it could improve in this area. This indicates that both products have their strengths, but TurboTax may offer a more responsive support experience.
- **Users appreciate** the recent updates in Intuit Lacerte Tax, such as background updates that enhance convenience and save time. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who want to ensure they are always working with the latest tools and information.



| | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TurboTax Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 187 | 94 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (90.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.3% 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 | TurboTax Business | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (176 reviews) | 8.8 (78 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (183 reviews) | 8.9 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (142 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (169 reviews) | 8.1 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (35 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (181 reviews) | 7.9 (76 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

### TurboTax 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 |
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tax Planning

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TurboTax 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 | TurboTax 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 | TurboTax 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 | TurboTax 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 |
| **TurboTax Business** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tax Forms - Professional Tax Software

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

#### Integration and Support - Professional Tax Software

| Feature | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TurboTax 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 | TurboTax 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)

**Unique to TurboTax Business (1):** [UKG Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ukg-marketplace)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Intuit Lacerte Tax | TurboTax Business | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 90.4% | 83.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 7.5% | 5.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.1% | 11.1% | 

### 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%

#### TurboTax Business

- **Accounting:** 12.2%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Music:** 3.3%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 2.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Education Management:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 56.7%

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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"

### TurboTax Business

- Title: [Can I import Quickbooks Online data into Turbo Tax Business?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-import-quickbooks-online-data-into-turbo-tax-business) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No,you can't directly, But you can convert your Quick books online data to Quick books desk top using a  trial subscription ."

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