Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 12, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - TaxWise or CrossLink 1040?
TaxWise is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CrossLink 1040, and TaxWise is rated higher (85/100) than CrossLink 1040 (74/100). TaxWise offers users more features (7) than CrossLink 1040 (3).
Looking for the right Business tax solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
CCH Small Firm Services. Vs. CROSS LINK Professional TaxSoftware
CCH Small Firm Services.: At CCH Small Firm Services, we focus on the needs of small tax and accounting firms—businesses that generally have five or fewer employees. We also serve commercial tax preparers, with one office or sometimes hundreds of offices, who offer tax services in a retail environment similar to well-known national tax chains. And for 11 years, SFS has prov...
CROSS LINK Professional TaxSoftware: CrossLink 1040 is the industry's leading desktop tax software solution for high-volume tax businesses. Built based on the needs of busy tax offices that specialize in providing their clients with fast and accurate tax returns, CrossLink 1040 has been a trusted solution since 1989.
With industry-leading tools such as Point-and-Shoot Error Correct...
Who is more expensive? TaxWise or CrossLink 1040?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business tax software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for TaxWise and CrossLink 1040.
TaxWise price starts at $2,575 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 TaxWise is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Business tax software. CrossLink 1040 price starts at $1,495 per license , When comparing CrossLink 1040 to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Business tax software cost.
Bottom line: TaxWise is more expensive than CrossLink 1040.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared TaxWise Vs. CrossLink 1040 based on some of the most important and required Business tax features.
TaxWise: Estate/Trust/Retirement, Income Tax Prep, Investment and Rental Property, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Partnership, Payroll/1099, Property Tax.
CrossLink 1040: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Taxwise is suitable both for companies with complex taxing processes, mainly multi-branch enterprises, as well as smaller scale companies that need a fast accounting solution that addresses their needs. The software can be used for both personal and commercial purposes.