The top 3 favorite features
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On-screen help
Get help and support while you're working in a return.
Where do I enter?
Use this tool in federal 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S products to find the right form and field.
K-1 data import
Transfer data to individual returns automatically. This saves users more than 20 minutes per return,
on average.1
Accessing data
Line-sensitive help
Trace the source of field data or use it to understand what information you should include in a particular field.
Downloading next year’s product
Use this year's ProSeries to automatically download next year's product.
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Constant on-screen help
Get support while you’re working in a return.
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Where Do I Enter?
Not sure where to enter certain data in a return? Use Where Do I Enter? in the federal 1040, 1065, 1120 and 1120S products to find the right form and field.
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K-1 data import
Automatically transfer data to individual returns. On average, ProSeries users save more than 20 minutes per return when using the K-1 Transfer feature.1
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Tax return input guidance (Basic only)
Guidance in three places:
1) Left-side navigation categories of input.
2) Checklist to easily select types of input based on client's situation.
3) Tabs for forms that require input/output.
“Forms” bar (Professional only)
Use the Forms bar to guide your tax return input, locate errors and fix them fast. This powerful feature can help you be more efficient in locating tax forms and entering data.
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Quick entry sheets (Professional only)
Use quick entry sheets to enter data faster with less scrolling on many forms, such as Schedule D and Schedule K-1. Easily toggle between quick entry mode and form entry mode by typing Ctrl + M.
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Splitting married filing jointly returns (Professional only)
Use the Split Joint Return feature to split a married filing jointly individual return into two married filing separately returns for the taxpayer and the spouse. You won’t have to calculate anything by hand, prepare multiple returns or change the original return.
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Managing clients
E-file status
View, track the status and manage e-filed returns.
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Client status
Review and keep track of the progress and status of a client return. You can use this worksheet as a planning tool, as a status report or as a checklist for events completed.
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Missing client data (Professional only)
Keep track of all of the missing client data in a return. Then, track the status, email the client a request and quickly link back to the field location as you receive updates on the missing data.
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Intuit Link
Use this portal to make document collection simple. You’ll make it easy for your clients to deliver their tax data in a way that’s timely, personalized and organized.
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Client checklist (Professional only)
Create a list of items needed for this year's return, based on last year's return. Also, an encrypted version of the list can be emailed.
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Client-specific billing options (Professional only)
Set up client-specific billing options using different billing methods (flat fees, hourly fees or charges per form). It also includes a billing clock and editable invoice.
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Client presentation
Provide visually appealing charts and graphs that show a client’s bottom line, income and deductions, and comparisons to prior years.
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Client advisor
Generate a list of up to 73 tax planning suggestions on how your clients can help reduce their future taxes.
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Tax planner
Estimate tax payments, withholdings, income, expenses and more for 1040 returns in future years.
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Utilities and tools
Hosting for ProSeries
Access your ProSeries software anywhere and on any device. Cloud hosting allows you to stay in your workflow and collaborate with your firm in the same way you use every day, but now offers you the option to work from any remote device including a Mac or tablet.
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eSignature (Professional only)
Collect electronic client signatures the IRS-approved way for Form 8879, while saving time for you and your clients.
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PDF attachments for e-filed returns
Attach PDFs to federal and state e-filed returns.
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eSignature (Professional only)
Collect electronic client signatures the IRS-approved way for Form 8879, while saving time for you and your clients.
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Multi-year e-filing
E-file returns for the current year and two years back, for all federal and state returns that are supported for electronic filing.
Note: E-filing for prior years is possible only if the IRS and state tax agencies continue to accept electronic returns for those years.
Password-protected PDFs by email
Email password-protected client returns directly from within ProSeries.
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Task scheduler (Professional only)
Set up your ProSeries software to automatically download updates to the software for any program and forms changes, as well as e-file acknowledgements and tax alerts.
Client snapshot (Professional only)
Quickly access and review summary information on the client return.
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Integration with applications
Importing from Fixed Asset Manager (Professional only)
Import assets into various activities in ProSeries, such as Schedule C and Schedule E, directly from ProSeries Fixed Asset Manager.
Importing from QuickBooks, Quicken and TXF files
Import financial data directly to ProSeries from key resources, including QuickBooks, Quicken and TXF (Tax Exchange Format) files.
Downloading data from financial institutions
Download your clients’ 1099-B, 1099-INT and 1099-DIV data directly from participating financial institutions via a website that’s easy for you and your clients to use. It’s fully integrated and included with ProSeries.