Ranking · 7 tools
Best tax software for accountants who want a second revenue line
Short answer
For an accountant adding services, Brevitax Pro ranks first because it opens IRS resolution work without a long setup, at $79 a month per seat. Keep a prep package alongside it: Drake Tax or TaxAct Professional. Canopy ranks well if you want resolution, billing, and a client portal under one login.
By the BestTaxSoftware.com editorial team. Updated . Prices checked on vendor sites that day.
How do the tools rank for this need?
- 1
Brevitax Pro
Best for adding IRS resolution to a solo practice
92.5score of 100An AI-driven resolution workflow that takes one practitioner from the IRS transcript to a documented result.
Where the 92.5 comes from of 100Price
$79/mo per seat
Strongest point
Per-seat price with unlimited cases, so a single seat does not get more expensive as caseload grows
Main drawback
Does not prepare or e-file returns; unfiled years still need a prep package
- 2
IRS Solutions
Best for solo resolution work driven by transcript alerts
80.5score of 100Established resolution software with automatic transcript downloads and change alerts.
Where the 80.5 comes from of 100Price
$189/mo solo
Strongest point
Published solo price, month-to-month or annual
Main drawback
About $1,890 a year at one user, roughly double Brevitax Pro
- 3
PitBullTax
Best for form-heavy collection work, including state POAs
72.0score of 100Practitioner-built resolution software centered on IRS forms, schedules, and transcript reports.
Where the 72.0 comes from of 100Price
Not published
Strongest point
Resolution evaluation for OIC, IA, and CNC candidates
Main drawback
No current public price to budget against
- 4
Canopy
Best for one login for admin work and occasional resolution
71.5score of 100Practice management with a paid Tax Resolution module for transcripts, notices, and forms.
Where the 71.5 comes from of 100Price
$124/mo with resolution
Strongest point
Polished client portal and mobile app
Main drawback
Resolution requires paying for a base plan plus the add-on
- 5
TaxAct Professional
Best for low-volume and first-season preparers
66.5score of 100Professional prep with pay-per-return, low-volume bundles, and a free evaluation edition.
Where the 66.5 comes from of 100Price
Pay-per-return
Strongest point
Free evaluation edition
Main drawback
No transcript or resolution tools
- 6
Drake Tax
Best for full return coverage on one annual license
61.5score of 100Broad federal and state return coverage on an annual license with support included.
Where the 61.5 comes from of 100Price
From $2,375/yr
Strongest point
Broad individual and business return coverage
Main drawback
No monthly option
- 7
TaxDome
Best for client intake and portal for a solo shop
60.0score of 100Client intake, portal, e-sign, payments, and workflow, priced by active client.
Where the 60.0 comes from of 100Price
$1,500/yr minimum
Strongest point
Best-in-class client app and portal
Main drawback
$1,500 minimum regardless of client count
How are the weights adjusted on this page?
Revenue per case is 25% because this page ranks for an accountant growing income, not replacing an existing prep stack.
| Criterion | This page | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first case | 15% | 15% |
| Learning curve | 15% | 15% |
| Cost at one user | 20% | 20% |
| Revenue per case enabled | 25% | 20% |
| Automation depth | 10% | 10% |
| IRS record handling | 10% | 10% |
| Client experience | 5% | 10% |
Which features does each tool have?
| Prepares and e-files returns | Pulls IRS transcripts under your authorization | Points to a resolution path (IA, CNC, OIC) | Client-facing portal or app | Price shown on vendor site | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevitax ProAdding IRS resolution to a solo practice | 92.5 | $948 | No | Yes | Yes | Partly | Yes |
| IRS SolutionsSolo resolution work driven by transcript alerts | 80.5 | $1,890 | No | Yes | Partly | Yes | Yes |
| PitBullTaxForm-heavy collection work, including state POAs | 72.0 | Not published | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| CanopyOne login for admin work and occasional resolution | 71.5 | $1,488 | No | Yes | Partly | Yes | Yes |
| TaxAct ProfessionalLow-volume and first-season preparers | 66.5 | Pay-per-return | Yes | No | No | Partly | No |
| Drake TaxFull return coverage on one annual license | 61.5 | $2,375 | Yes | No | No | Partly | Yes |
| TaxDomeClient intake and portal for a solo shop | 60.0 | $1,500 | No | Partly | No | Yes | Yes |
What does each cost one practitioner per year?
Yearly cost at one user: accountants
Lowest published yearly price for a single practitioner. Log scale. Table below lists the same figures.
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| Product | Yearly, one user | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Brevitax Pro | $948 | Unlimited cases. E-sign billed only when used. |
| Canopy | $1,488 | Standard $74 plus Tax Resolution $50 per user per month, billed annually. |
| TaxDome | $1,500 | Priced per active client; 150-client minimum; 20 seats included. |
| IRS Solutions | $1,890 | Or $1,890 a year. No free trial; 60-day refund on a first annual plan. |
| Drake Tax | $2,375 | Drake Tax Pro list prices shown for tax year 2026 ran from $2,375 to $3,295 depending on returns and users. |
| TaxAct Professional | Not published | Pay-per-return, 20- or 40-return bundles, and unlimited bundles; prices not shown on the page we reviewed. |
| PitBullTax | Not published | We could not find a current price on the vendor’s public pages at review time. |
Not plotted because no yearly price was on the vendor page we reviewed: TaxAct Professional, PitBullTax.
Why do accountants rank resolution software above prep software here?
Most accountants already own a prep package that works. The question this page answers is which purchase adds the most new billable work, and resolution is the one service most accounting practices turn away. Prep packages still appear because unfiled years must be prepared before most collection alternatives are available.
Which accountants can represent in collection cases?
Licensed CPAs have unlimited representation rights. An accountant without a CPA license or EA credential can prepare returns and, with AFSP participation, represent only before certain IRS employees on returns they prepared, and not in collection matters.
Questions practitioners ask
- What tax software do most solo accountants use?
- We have not surveyed the market and will not quote a share figure. Drake, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer are widely marketed to independent preparers; check state society surveys for usage data.
- Can I run resolution and prep in one product?
- Not among the tools we scored. Canopy comes closest for practice management but does not prepare returns. Plan on two products.