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In 2006, most independent reviewers reported Pro-Series as one of the only two Windows programs handled all the tax law changes correctly. The other program Lacerte was acquired by Intuit, publisher of ProSeries 0 million in cash.

Another measure of a program's friendliness and accuracy is the number of times a user needs to call technical support for assistance. ProSeries for Windows generated the least, according to the reviewers.

What are the different Packages ProSeries offers?

ProSeries Basic:
Designed for professional tax preparers, ProSeries Basic is user-friendly, offers unlimited e-file capability designed for professionals and allows you to manage multiple clients' tax returns.

According to Intuit, ProSeries Basic is:
- Easy-to-use professional tax software designed for preparing multiple returns
- Built-in step-by-step guidance from the experts at Intuit
- Category-specific checklists that simplify tax prep and help you ask clients the right questions

ProSeries Basic comes in 4 price packages:
- 50-Return Bundle 0
- 1040 (50 returns), 2 states (50 returns), 1040/2 States Bundle 5
- 1040 unlimited, 2 states unlimited, 1040/2 States & Efile Bundle 5
- 1040 unlimited, 2 states unlimited
- 200 federal (and state) e-file returns1, Ultimate 1040/10 States & Efile Bundle 5
- 1040 unlimited, 10 states unlimited
- 200 federal (and state) e-file returns1

What Satisfied users say:
It assures one that every aspect of a tax return is covered and not overlooked."
It has a lot of functionality and it's clean and easier to use compared to the program I used last year.

ProSeries Professional:
ProSeries Professional delivers flexible data entry methods so you can input information your way quickly and precisely. ProSeries Professional helps you prepare federal and state tax returns with enhanced e-file error-checking, good performance, and superior support.

According to Intuit, ProSeries Professional is:
- A comprehensive series of forms and schedules for individual and business clients
- Unsurpassed reliability and support
- Tax software that can handle complex and difficult returns and provides solid error-checking and diagnostics

ProSeries Professional comes in many modules and bundles and offers great fit for almost everyone's pocket.
- The PowerTax Bundle bought at a bundle price will cost 99 whereas if you buy individual modules, you'll be paying ,489 for the entire bundle.
- PowerTax Lite Bundle bought at a bundle price will cost 49 whereas if you buy individual modules, you'll be paying ,737for the entire bundle.

What satisfied users say?
"ProSeries is a very easy program to use. The very best thing about ProSeries is the QuickBooks interface."
"I've found that I can't afford to be without ProSeries. I am doing 3 times as many returns as I used to."

ProSeries Express:
According to Intuit, ProSeries Professional is a easy-to-learn tax prep software that delivers client refunds fast -- and helps you process more returns in less time.

The right choice for tax pros who:
- File 50+ bank product returns annually (RALs and RTs)
- Require unlimited electronic filing
- Need tax software that is built for speed and easy staff training

Express Standard 5*
- Unlimited 1040 Federal Software
- 3 Individual States
- Unlimited 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041 and 990 Business Federal Products
- 3 Business States
- Unlimited Federal 1040 E-File
- Unlimited E-File for the 3 Individual States chosen as part of your bundle
- Includes Network Capabilities
- ProSeries Express Edition Refund Infoline
- Client in-office Questionnaire, in English and Spanish
- Shipping and Handling, Express Individual Bundle 5*
- Unlimited 1040 Federal Software
- All Individual States
- Unlimited Federal 1040 E-File
- Unlimited E-File for All Individual States
- Includes Network Capabilities
- ProSeries Express Edition Refund Infoline
- Client in-office Questionnaire, in
- English and Spanish
- Shipping and Handling, Express Premier ,395*
- Unlimited 1040 Federal Software
- All Individual States
- Unlimited 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041 and 990 Business Federal Products
- All Business States
- Unlimited Federal 1040 E-File
- Unlimited E-File for All Individual States
- Unlimited Business Federal and State E-File
- Includes Network Capabilities
- ProSeries Express Edition Refund Infoline
- Client in-office Questionnaire, in English and Spanish
- Shipping and Handling

* Tax professionals who do not prepare at least 50 bank product returns in one tax season will be charged an advance ,000 deposit in addition to the applicable license fee for the following tax season.