Intuit ProSeries Tax
Corporate tax software
Accounting & finance software
Professional tax software
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What is Intuit ProSeries Tax
Intuit ProSeries Tax is a professional tax preparation application used by accounting and tax firms to prepare and e-file U.S. federal and state tax returns. It supports common individual and business entity return types and includes workflow features such as client data entry, diagnostics, and forms-based preparation. ProSeries is typically deployed as a desktop-installed product with optional connected services for e-filing, updates, and integrations within the Intuit ecosystem.
Broad forms-based coverage
ProSeries supports preparation of a wide range of U.S. federal and state returns across individual and business entities. Its forms-based workflow aligns with how many practitioners review and reconcile returns. Built-in diagnostics and review checks help identify missing data and common compliance issues before filing.
Integrated e-file workflow
The product includes an end-to-end e-filing process for supported return types, including validation and submission steps. It centralizes return status tracking and error resolution within the preparation environment. This reduces reliance on separate portals or manual submission processes for routine filings.
Fits Intuit practice stack
ProSeries connects to related Intuit services and data sources commonly used by small and mid-sized firms. This can simplify importing client information and coordinating tax work with bookkeeping data where applicable. Firms already standardized on Intuit tools can reduce duplicate data entry and tool switching.
Desktop-centric deployment model
ProSeries is primarily installed and managed on local or firm-managed Windows environments rather than being fully browser-native. This can increase IT overhead for updates, workstation management, and remote access compared with cloud-first tax platforms. Firms with distributed teams may need additional infrastructure to support consistent access.
Less suited for complex tax
For highly complex returns (e.g., large multi-entity structures, advanced consolidations, or specialized industry scenarios), firms may require more advanced functionality than ProSeries typically targets. In those cases, practitioners often adopt higher-tier professional suites or specialized compliance tools. This can lead to maintaining multiple tax preparation products across the firm.
Ecosystem and pricing constraints
Key capabilities (such as e-filing, state modules, and add-on services) can depend on licensing tiers and annual renewals. Firms may face constraints if they need deeper integrations outside the vendor’s ecosystem or want more flexible packaging. Total cost can become harder to predict when adding states, users, or ancillary services.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| ProSeries Professional (Pay-Per-Return license) | $449 per year (listed on ProSeries pricing page) | Single-user; pay-per-return for individual and business federal & state returns; optional eSignature and Hosting; additional users available for a fee. Pay-per-return fees apply for filings (see notes). cite |
| 1040 Essentials | $2,309 per year | Unlimited 1040 returns and unlimited individual state returns (all states included); pay-per-return for business returns; single-user; optional eSignature and Hosting. cite |
| ProSeries Plus (Bundle) | $4,223 per year | Includes ProSeries Professional plus bundle of 200 individual and/or business returns; unlimited individual/business state returns; unlimited 1099 & W-2 filing; includes eSignature. cite |
| ProSeries Advanced | Request a quote (pricing not listed; "Request a quote" on site) | Includes ProSeries Professional with unlimited individual/business returns and states; eSignatures and cloud hosting included; contact sales for pricing/quote. cite |
| ProSeries Basic 20 | $599 per year | 20 federal 1040 returns; 20 state returns; 1 state supported; single-user; optional eSignature and Solo-tier Hosting. cite |
| ProSeries Basic 50 | $989 per year | 50 federal 1040 returns; 50 state returns; 2 states supported; single-user; optional eSignature and Solo-tier Hosting. cite |
| ProSeries Basic Unlimited | $1,799 per year | Unlimited 1040 returns; unlimited state returns; 4 states supported; single-user; optional eSignature and Solo-tier Hosting. cite |
Notes on pay-per-return fees (official support article):
- ProSeries pay-per-return filing fees (example recent year 2025): 1040 Individual: $65.00; Individual state return: $57.00. (Fees vary by tax year and return type; see official ProSeries Pay-Per-Return fees page for full table.) cite
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