Tax Research Platforms
Professional tax research databases for CPAs, tax attorneys, and accounting firms.
Tax research platforms provide searchable databases of tax code, regulations, court cases, IRS rulings, and expert commentary that CPAs, tax attorneys, and enrolled agents use to answer complex tax questions and support their positions. They are designed for tax professionals who need authoritative references, not for DIY business owners. Compare the depth of primary source material, the quality of editorial analysis and practice guides, search functionality, and whether the platform includes time-saving tools like client letter generators and tax form annotations.
Drake Tax
Professional tax preparation software for accounting firms and tax preparers
ProSeries
Intuit's professional tax software for small to mid-size accounting firms
Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
Comprehensive tax research, compliance, and technology platform for professionals
Bloomberg Tax
Premium tax research and automation platform for tax professionals
CCH Axcess Tax
Cloud-based professional tax software from Wolters Kluwer
Lacerte
Premium professional tax software from Intuit for complex returns
UltraTax CS
Enterprise-grade professional tax software from Thomson Reuters