Resources for Tax Planning Software

A tax planning software provider can help your business save some time and money when tax season comes around. Several options exist for tax planning software that is easy to use and can synthesize complicated tax solutions for your small business or corporate tax file.

You can find tax planning software for your business from a number of providers offering programs for both personal and home business use. You can also make filing your taxes even quicker by using online e-file systems. Some tax planning programs are incorporated into integrated financial planning solutions for your business, while others are very specialized.

When shopping for a tax planning software program, consider some of the following options:

1. Get a program designed for your specific business needs;

2. Try a corporate tax software program with integrated financial solutions;

3. File your taxes online for faster returns for e-filing;

4. Use tax planning software designed to help you with your clients' financial plans.

Use business-specific tax planning software for standard returns in any industry

If your needs are simple, you can get a free or low-cost program from a tax planning software provider to expedite your tax preparation process. Standard tax preparation needs include basic small business filing and clearly defined exemptions. Other programs are specifically designed to make filing simple in a particular industry, such as retail.

Get a tax planning software program designed for integrated financial solutions

Whether you are filing taxes for a corporation or a small, family-owned business, corporate tax planning software can help you organize your financial data and greatly simplify the process. Make sure you investigate different programs for different size business and that may perform a variety of basic or more detailed tax preparation functions.

Use e-file tax planning software to file your taxes quickly and easily online

Online solutions provide an avenue to filing without extensive paperwork or documentation on your computer. If you are unsure if online filing is right for you, you can get more tax planning software information from providers that offer both software and online options. Many software providers also offer one free e-file with the software program.

Use tax planning software to manage your clients' finances

If you're in the financial planning business, tax planning software can also help you better serve your clients. Use a program that can manage financial data for your clients and synthesize tax filing with other financial planning resources.

• If you need extended or in-depth support from your tax planning software, consider using a software program that is linked to a specific tax preparation service or offers additional support by phone or online chat. These programs or extended service options offer more personal contact and quicker troubleshooting solutions if necessary.