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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
(55)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.3% 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 praised for its user-friendly interface, achieving a score of 8.0, making it easier for new users to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that "CCH ProSystem fx Tax" excels in customer support, with a Quality of Support score of 8.3, compared to "UltraTax CS" which has a lower score of 6.5, indicating that users often feel more supported with CCH.
  • G2 users highlight that "CCH ProSystem fx Tax" offers better integration capabilities, particularly with its client portal and mobile app features, which enhance accessibility and client communication, while "UltraTax CS" lacks in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that "UltraTax CS" has robust tax planning features, particularly in estimating tax liabilities, but "CCH ProSystem fx Tax" is noted for its superior automation in tax filing processes, streamlining workflows significantly.
  • Reviewers say that "CCH ProSystem fx Tax" provides a more comprehensive dashboard for data management, allowing for better visualization and reporting, whereas "UltraTax CS" has been criticized for its less intuitive data management tools.
  • Users report that "UltraTax CS" has a strong focus on federal and state tax forms, but "CCH ProSystem fx Tax" is favored for its extensive library of tax credits and exemptions, which can be crucial for maximizing client returns.
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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
7.6
45
Ease of Use
8.0
113
7.6
46
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
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
14
4.7
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
113
5.8
44
Features by Category
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Agentic AI - Tax Practice Management
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Tax Planning
Not enough data
8.3
5
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8.0
5
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8.7
5
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7.7
5
Tax Filing
Not enough data
9.0
5
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8.3
5
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8.0
5
Workflows
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8.7
5
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8.0
5
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Reporting - Professional Tax Software
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Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
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Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
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Categories
Categories
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.)
96.3%
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
92.6%
Computer Software
3.7%
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
G
Verified User in Accounting

I like that CCH keeps everything very up to date with new tax laws and their website is very user friendly when trying to get help with where something should go. I also like the link to worksheets option where I can go to the tax forms and if I'm unsure...

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
CS
Claire S.
Verified User in Accounting

Intuitiveness, being able to find input from the form.

Most Helpful Critical Review
DS
David S.
Verified User in Accounting

Not being able to reach technical support or your sales rep when trying to reach them. Also, their sales rep lied when trying to sell us the software. We were quoted a price, told there will be no additional charges only to find out we needed to pay a "PRP...

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Discussions
CCH ProSystem fx Tax
CCH ProSystem fx Tax Discussions
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MO
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How do you dispose of CCH assets?
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MO
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UltraTax CS
UltraTax CS Discussions
Experience with multiple outages?
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MB
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