Two smarter ways to move
returns forward—faster
Both are designed for efficiency, accuracy, and confidence, so you can save time, serve clients better, and focus on higher-value work.
ProConnect Tax
Best for those who want flexibility and built-in automation.
- Cloud-based access from anywhere
- 21,000+ diagnostics with AI-assisted review
- Encrypted client portal and digital signature collection
- Direct integration with QuickBooks Online Accountant simplifies your books-to-tax workflow
ProSeries Tax
Best for those who want structured workflows and desktop control.
- Optional Hosting for remote access
- Built-in diagnostics, e-file validation, and status tracking let you submit and monitor returns in one place
- Familiar, forms-based workflow for high-volume returns
- Encrypted client portal and digital signature collection
Tax season is complex.
Your software shouldn’t be.
Whether you want fully cloud-based automation or structured desktop control,
choose the solution built around how your practice actually works.
If this sounds like your practice…
You need the flexibility to work from anywhere.
Then consider…
ProConnect
If this sounds like your practice…
You prefer a structured, forms-based workflow with full visibility.
Then consider…
ProSeries
If this sounds like your practice…
You want automatic updates without managing installs or versions.
Then consider…
ProConnect
If this sounds like your practice…
You want control over how returns are prepared and reviewed.
Then consider…
ProSeries
If this sounds like your practice…
You want built-in automation to reduce manual data entry.
Then consider…
ProConnect
Tax season is complex.
Your software shouldn’t be.
Whether you want fully cloud-based automation or structured desktop control,
choose the solution built around how your practice actually works.
If this sounds like your practice… | Then consider… |
You need the flexibility to work from anywhere. | ProConnect |
You prefer a structured, forms-based workflow with full visibility. | ProSeries |
You want automatic updates without managing installs or versions. | ProConnect |
You want control over how returns are prepared and reviewed. | ProSeries |
You want built-in automation to reduce manual data entry. | ProConnect |
Compare key features of ProConnect and ProSeries
Explore the detailed comparison below to find the right fit for your practice and move into next tax season with confidence.
Key Features | ProConnect | ProSeries |
Most common forms, including 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120-S, 1065 | ||
Error-checking and review | Deep diagnostics plus AI-assisted review | Real-time diagnostics |
Application environment | Cloud-based | Desktop |
Data entry method | Input-based | Forms-based |
QuickBooks Online Accountant integration | ||
Intuit Sign | ||
Built-in advisory and planning tools | Intuit Tax Advisor | Tax Planner and Analyzer |
Interested in taking a closer look?
See how ProConnect and ProSeries can simplify your workflow, then check out our live webinars that offer CPE/CE credit.*
Introduction to ProConnect Tax
Looking to simplify operations and scale without adding overhead?
In this ProConnect Tax demo, you’ll see how cloud access, automated imports from hundreds of providers, and built-in tools like Intuit Link and integrated e-signature help you streamline collaboration and complete returns faster.
1 hour
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Introduction to ProSeries Tax
Trusted by over 65,000 tax professionals, Intuit ProSeries is built to help you handle tax season with confidence. In this demo, you’ll see how built-in automation, digital document collection, and integrated e-signature reduce manual steps and keep returns moving—even when deadlines pile up.
1 hour
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Find answers to commonly asked questions here
For firms starting a tax practice, the best entry-level software should be easy to learn, help prevent filing errors, and scale as your client base grows. Many new firms choose ProSeries for its familiar forms-based workflow, while ProConnect Tax is ideal for firms that want a fully cloud-based platform they can access from anywhere.
Built-in diagnostics help catch mistakes before you file. Both ProSeries and ProConnect scan returns for missing information, calculation errors, and IRS rule conflicts—helping reduce rejected returns and giving new firms more confidence at filing time.
Yes. Your software should grow with your firm. As your practice expands—taking on more business clients, adding payroll services, or hiring more staff—you’ll want a solution that supports higher return volume and additional services without disrupting your workflow.
Yes. Both ProSeries and ProConnect Tax offer data conversion services from most major tax software providers. Automated, accurate data conversion and guided setup help make the transition quick and smooth.
Hosting, available as an add-on subscription, allows you to access your ProSeries software from anywhere using encrypted cloud servers. Your software and data are stored in a protected cloud environment, giving your team remote access while maintaining the familiar ProSeries desktop workflow.
Pricing varies depending on the products and filing volume your firm needs. Explore current pricing options for ProConnect Tax and ProSeries Tax, or speak with a specialist to find the best solution for your practice by calling (844)-322-7095.