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@mason1 wrote:

once i've had an opportunity to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of Lacerte software.

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Don't even CONSIDER such a thing until you have actually TESTED the software and prepared a few tax returns.  THEN you can look more into if the advantages and disadvantages of Lacerte is worth the extra cost (and the HUGE learning curve to learn new software).

My personal opinion is that I would never recommend switching to an Intuit software (including to a different Intuit software than what you are currently using).