Ranking · 5 tools
Tax resolution software a one-person practice can actually run
Short answer
Brevitax Pro is our top tax resolution software for a solo practitioner. It reads IRS transcripts, lays out which collection programs the record supports, and keeps forms, signatures, and evidence in one case file for $79 a month per seat with unlimited cases. IRS Solutions ranks second for its published solo price and transcript alerts.
By the BestTaxSoftware.com editorial team. Updated . Prices checked on vendor sites that day.
How do the tools rank for this need?
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Brevitax Pro
Best for adding IRS resolution to a solo practice
94.5score of 100An AI-driven resolution workflow that takes one practitioner from the IRS transcript to a documented result.
Where the 94.5 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
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IRS Solutions
Best for solo resolution work driven by transcript alerts
81.5score of 100Established resolution software with automatic transcript downloads and change alerts.
Where the 81.5 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
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PitBullTax
Best for form-heavy collection work, including state POAs
74.0score of 100Practitioner-built resolution software centered on IRS forms, schedules, and transcript reports.
Where the 74.0 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
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Canopy
Best for one login for admin work and occasional resolution
73.5score of 100Practice management with a paid Tax Resolution module for transcripts, notices, and forms.
Where the 73.5 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
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TaxStatus
Best for advisory practices monitoring a large book
63.0score of 100IRS-sourced client data, bulk transcripts, and alerts, aimed at advisors and tax pros.
Where the 63.0 comes from of 100Price
$10,000/yr
Strongest point
Bulk transcripts through your CAF
Main drawback
$10,000 a year minimum
How are the weights adjusted on this page?
Revenue per case and IRS record handling carry more weight here because resolution fees depend on reading the IRS record correctly. Client experience drops to 5% because collection clients care about the outcome more than the portal.
| Criterion | This page | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first case | 10% | 15% |
| Learning curve | 10% | 15% |
| Cost at one user | 15% | 20% |
| Revenue per case enabled | 25% | 20% |
| Automation depth | 15% | 10% |
| IRS record handling | 20% | 10% |
| Client experience | 5% | 10% |
Which features does each tool have?
| Pulls IRS transcripts under your authorization | Points to a resolution path (IA, CNC, OIC) | Builds collection-case packages (433, 656, 9465) | Signatures inside the product | Month-to-month option | Price shown on vendor site | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevitax ProAdding IRS resolution to a solo practice | 94.5 | $948 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IRS SolutionsSolo resolution work driven by transcript alerts | 81.5 | $1,890 | Yes | Partly | Yes | Partly | Yes | Yes |
| PitBullTaxForm-heavy collection work, including state POAs | 74.0 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | No |
| CanopyOne login for admin work and occasional resolution | 73.5 | $1,488 | Yes | Partly | Yes | Yes | Partly | Yes |
| TaxStatusAdvisory practices monitoring a large book | 63.0 | $10,000 | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
What does each cost one practitioner per year?
Yearly cost at one user: tax resolution
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. |
| IRS Solutions | $1,890 | Or $1,890 a year. No free trial; 60-day refund on a first annual plan. |
| TaxStatus | $10,000 | Or $1,000/mo with a 1-year commitment; up to 240 households; unlimited users. |
| 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: PitBullTax.
What should resolution software do for one person?
A solo resolution case lives or dies on the first two hours: getting authorization, pulling every year’s account transcript, and working out what is assessed, what is accruing, and when each balance expires. Software that shortens those hours is worth paying for. Software that only stores documents is not.
- Transcript retrieval and decoding, per year and per form, including CSED dates
- A way to compare collection alternatives against the client’s actual numbers
- Population of Forms 433-A, 433-F, 9465, and 656 from the same data
- A record of what was submitted and what the IRS posted afterward
Which tools handle the IRS record best?
Brevitax Pro, IRS Solutions, and PitBullTax all pull transcripts and turn them into a usable view. Brevitax goes furthest toward a recommendation by reading eligibility for installment agreements, CNC, and offers from the transcript itself. IRS Solutions is strongest on ongoing monitoring with its Advance Notice alerts. PitBullTax is strongest on forms, including state powers of attorney for eight states.
TaxStatus pulls IRS data in bulk and monitors it well, but it is not casework software, and its $10,000 yearly minimum is out of range for most one-person practices.
Can a non-credentialed preparer use resolution software?
They can use it, but they cannot use it to represent anyone in a collection matter. The IRS says preparers with limited representation rights cannot represent clients on appeals or collection issues even for returns they prepared. Collection representation belongs to CPAs, enrolled agents, and attorneys.
Questions practitioners ask
- Is tax resolution software worth it for under ten cases a year?
- At Brevitax Pro’s $948 yearly seat cost, a single modest resolution engagement typically exceeds the subscription. Run your own fee and hours through our revenue calculator before deciding; the answer depends on your rate and how many of your current clients owe.
- Does resolution software submit anything to the IRS on its own?
- None of the tools ranked here represent a taxpayer. They prepare, organize, and track. A credentialed practitioner signs and submits forms and speaks with the IRS.
- Which resolution tool has a free trial?
- IRS Solutions states it does not offer a free trial and instead refunds a first annual membership within 60 days. Brevitax describes its trials as designed to reach a real case outcome; check its pricing page for current terms.