Intuit Accountant Suite + ProConnect Tax is here. Work across accounting and tax in one place.
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.
- The only professional software built into Intuit Accountant Suite, simplifying your books-to-tax workflow.*
- Secure, cloud-based access from anywhere.
- 21,000+ diagnostics with AI-assisted review.
- Encrypted client portal and digital signature collection.
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 want a unified tax and accounting workflow. | ProConnect |
You prefer a structured, forms-based workflow with full visibility. | ProSeries |
You need the flexibility to work from anywhere. | ProConnect |
You want control over how returns are prepared and reviewed. | ProSeries |
You want automatic updates without managing installs or versions. | 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 |
Intuit Accountant Suite integration Exclusive integration with Intuit Accountant Suite brings together bookkeeping, tax preparation, and insights in one streamlined workflow.* | ||
Most common forms, including 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120-S, 1065 | ||
Error-checking and review | Deep diagnostics plus AI-assisted review AI-assisted review runs 21,000+ diagnostics behind the scenes, highlights required fixes, and flags potential issues before filing. | Real-time diagnostics 1,000+ error checks, plus diagnostics appear in a sidebar as you work, while Refund Tracker shows the impact of changes instantly. |
Application environment | Cloud-based Enables remote work, and installations and updates are handled automatically.
| Desktop Purchase Hosting (separate subscription) to run ProSeries in a managed cloud environment for work-from-anywhere access.* |
Data entry method | Input-based Users feed data into an import hub, which automatically populates the correct forms. | Forms-based The user interface visually mirrors actual physical IRS and state tax forms. |
Intuit Sign* Request and collect required electronic signatures from clients without leaving the tax workflow. | ||
Built-in advisory and planning tools | Intuit Tax Advisor Automatically generate real-time insights and personalized tax strategies using return data.* | Tax Planner and Analyzer Identify clients affected by tax changes and model multi-year scenarios (income, deductions, credits) to forecast impact and give data-backed advice. |
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 digital signatures help you streamline collaboration and complete returns faster.
1 hour
Watch now
Introduction to ProSeries Tax
Trusted by over 45,000 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
Within Intuit Accountant Suite's Tax Prep feature powered by ProConnect Tax, your team can assign and track returns and move from accounting data into tax preparation without switching systems. That means you can manage all your client files—tax and accounting—from a single sign-in, so you can spend less time on admin and more time on your clients.
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.
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.
