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ProConnect Tax Online (previously known as Intuit Tax Online) is the cloud-based solution giving tax professionals the freedom to work anywhere, anytime, on any device. What\u2019s great is that there\u2019s nothing to install or maintain, and tax laws and forms are updated automatically.<\/p>\n<p>ProConnect Tax Online is a solution for any professional, whether they are new to tax or part of an established, multi-service firms preparing high-volume 1040 or complex returns for individuals and small businesses. It can serve the needs of these firms with time-saving features that help minimize client data collection and entry so you can invest more time helping their clients succeed in ways they never thought possible.<\/p>\n<p>Sixty-five percent of tax professionals\u2019 time is spent on data collection and data entry! That needs fixing. ProConnect Tax Online is designed to help dramatically reduce this time. 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