How TAS Professional Boosts Team Productivity in 2026

TAS Professional — Pricing, Plans, and Comparison (summary)

Pricing & Plans (market standard for “TAS Professional” / TaxAct Professional — 2026)

• 1040 Pay‑Per‑Return: \(159.99 / year + per‑return e‑file fee (<del>\)22.50) and per‑state fees (\(35/state). Includes single federal edition (1040), multi‑user license, cloud storage, dedicated tech support, 1 eSign envelope per return.</li> <li><strong>Complete 1040 Bundle:</strong> ≈ \)1,045 / year — includes 1040 federal + all states, unlimited 1040 e‑filing, single‑user license, dedicated support.
• Enterprise / Multi‑user Editions: Extra practice management tools (multi‑user networking, document manager, backups). Enterprise addons vary; small per‑edition fees for Enterprise features (check vendor for exact options).
• State Editions: Individual state pricing typically \(35–\)44 per state; “All‑States” bundles available at a discount.
• Free trial: Available (no credit card required). Money‑back guarantee (30 days) often offered.

Key differences by plan

• Pay‑Per‑Return: Best if you file few returns; lower upfront cost but variable per‑return/state fees.
• Complete Bundle / Unlimited: Best for higher volume; higher annual fee but predictable cost and unlimited e‑filing.
• Enterprise / Multi‑user: Adds firm‑level features (networking, document manager, backups) — useful for growing firms or multiple preparers.
• State vs All‑States: Buy per state if you serve few states; buy All‑States if you file widely.

Feature comparison (high‑level)

• All plans: Core tax forms, e‑filing, support, eSignature integration.
• Pay‑Per‑Return: Includes cloud storage, basic support; charges per return/state.
• Bundles/Enterprise: Unlimited e‑filing, full state coverage, advanced practice management, multi‑user workflows, enhanced backups and document management.

Competitors / Alternatives (typical tradeoffs)

• MyTAXPrepOffice / TaxDome / Drake / Lacerte: Often pricier but offer deeper practice management, integrations, and professional features.
• TaxAct Professional: Positioned as low‑cost leader with transparent pricing and strong core functionality; good value for small‑to‑mid firms.

Quick buying guidance

1. Estimate annual return volume and number of states served.
2. If < ~50 returns/year, compare pay‑per‑return total cost vs bundle price.
3. For teams (multi‑user) or heavy document workflows, factor Enterprise/multi‑user add‑ons.
4. Use free trial to test eSignature, import, and e‑filing flows before purchase.

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• calculate a cost estimate for your specific volume and states, or
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