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Drake vs Proseries

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
October 6, 2021
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Has anyone done the legwork as to why Proseries is worth $5,309 for the LITE version over Drake's $1,625 Unlimited Version?

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TaxGuyBill

ProSeries is more automated, easier entry and overall has more time-saving features.

Both prepare tax returns; Drake is probably more accurate.

So I think it largely boils down to how much is your time worth? For some people, the extra cost for ProSeries may be worth it because they can get things done quicker. For other people, it is not worth the cost.

PATAX

Level 12

Many preparers in area use this... in my opinion, it is not as user-friendly as Pro Series...

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skrylaAuthor

Level 2

I am trying to determine if it is worth the extra $3700?

rbynaker

Level 13

It really just depends on your practice. Number of preparers, number of returns, types of returns, number of different state returns, etc. Be thinking of where you are right now vs. where you want to be in 5 or 10 years.

The JoA annual survey results just came out last month, see the article here:

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2021/sep/tax-software-survey.html

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mhamm30

Level 3

Used PS for years, changed to Drake for 2019 & 2020. Now moving back to PS. In my opinion, Drake is far less expensive than alternatives. That is it. No other advantages. FWIW.

PATAX

Level 12

@mhamm30 @Yeah I think you are right... Most of the tax preparers around here that use Drake seem to only concentrate on 1040 returns, I.E. I do not think they are doing too many business returns or large 1040 returns... Just my opinion...

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Skylane

Intuit Community Champion

If you're thinking of retiring in a few years I don't think I'd go through the pain of changing software companies.... charge an extra $10 per return will cover the difference.. Any of my clients that complain about a 10 increase would get fired anyway.

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