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At a Glance
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
Star Rating
(131)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS
Star Rating
(53)3.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UltraTax CS
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that UltraTax CS has a steeper learning curve, with an Ease of Use score of 7.4, while CCH ProSystem fx Tax is noted for its more intuitive interface, achieving a score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that this difference can impact productivity, especially for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that UltraTax CS struggles with customer support, reflected in its Quality of Support score of 6.5. In contrast, CCH ProSystem fx Tax is praised for its responsive support team, earning a score of 8.3, which users say makes a significant difference during tax season.
  • G2 users highlight that UltraTax CS has limited automation features, which can lead to more manual data entry. Conversely, users on G2 report that CCH ProSystem fx Tax excels in automation, particularly with its Tax Filing and Calculations features, streamlining the overall process.
  • Users say that UltraTax CS has a less comprehensive client portal, which can hinder client communication. In comparison, reviewers mention that CCH ProSystem fx Tax offers a robust Client Portal that enhances client interaction and document sharing.
  • Reviewers mention that UltraTax CS has a lower score in Product Direction at 5.6, indicating concerns about future updates and features. On the other hand, CCH ProSystem fx Tax scores 8.2, with users expressing confidence in its ongoing development and feature enhancements.
  • Users report that UltraTax CS lacks some advanced tax planning tools, which can be a drawback for firms needing in-depth strategies. In contrast, CCH ProSystem fx Tax is noted for its strong Tax Planning capabilities, allowing users to create detailed strategies and estimations effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
No pricing available
UltraTax CS
No pricing available
Free Trial
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
No trial information available
UltraTax CS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
112
7.5
43
Ease of Use
8.0
113
7.5
44
Ease of Setup
7.0
15
7.4
9
Ease of Admin
7.3
14
5.3
6
Quality of Support
8.3
101
6.6
43
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
14
4.7
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
113
5.7
43
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Categories
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Shared Categories
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS
CCH ProSystem fx Tax and UltraTax CS are categorized as Corporate Tax and Professional Tax
Unique Categories
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax has no unique categories
UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS is categorized as Tax Practice Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.7%
UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
1.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
Reviewers' Industry
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
Accounting
86.6%
Financial Services
3.1%
Management Consulting
1.6%
Pharmaceuticals
0.8%
Oil & Energy
0.8%
Other
7.1%
UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS
Accounting
92.3%
Computer Software
3.8%
Information Technology and Services
1.9%
Chemicals
1.9%
Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Accounting
GA
Verified User in Accounting

The system is very user friendly. It is not completely form entry as other softwares. Rather it is divided into interview (without questions) and forms entry. The user can choose to use either option. You can either go worksheet (or form) through worksheet...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
GA
Verified User in Accounting

Program freezes frequently, bugs, trapped data in returns.

UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
LJ
Lydia J.
Verified User in Accounting

It is offered. We did have a better option, but the integration was not seamless.

Most Helpful Critical Review
VC
Victor C.
Verified User in Accounting

The software is not common sense use-able, three different diagnostics, cannot copy/paste into Utratax, certain forms ll-204-LL cannot file separately, withdrawal of funds has different markers that are not consistent with all returns, does not display...

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Discussions
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax Discussions
How much does CCH ProSystem cost?
2 comments
MO
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How do you dispose of CCH assets?
1 comment
MO
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CCH ProSystem fx Tax has no more discussions with answers
UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS Discussions
Experience with multiple outages?
1 comment
MB
Yes. They go down dailyRead more
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UltraTax CS has no more discussions with answers