Intuit TurboTax vs. Reckon APS

Intuit TurboTax

32 Reviews and Ratings

Reckon APS

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Intuit TurboTax	Score8.6 out of 10	N/A	Intuit now offers and supports TurboTax, a tax preparation and filing service for individuals and small businesses available online, or installed via CD and download (Windows, Mac).	$120 one-time fee
Reckon APS	N/A	N/A	APS, a division of Reckon, develops software used by accounting firms in Australia and New Zealand to run their business' and advise their clients. Along with a global network of accountants and integrated partners, APS provides solutions and support to help accounting firms succeed, including their eponymous practice management software platform.	N/A

Pricing

Intuit TurboTax

Reckon APS

Home & Business: $120
one-time fee
Self-Employed: $120
per year

No answers on this topic

Pricing Offerings
Intuit TurboTax	Reckon APS
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
Yes	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes	No

No setup fee

No setup fee

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User Ratings
	Intuit TurboTax	Reckon APS
Likelihood to Recommend	8.6 (4 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Intuit TurboTax	Reckon APS
Likelihood to Recommend	Intuit TurboTax is well suited for small business owners with relatively straightforward finances who want a guided, step-by-step process for preparing and filing their taxes. It helps users identify common deductions, organize income and expenses, and file accurately without extensive tax expertise. However, it is less appropriate for businesses with more complex tax situations, such as multiple entities, complicated investments, or unique deductions. In those cases, the software can become difficult to navigate, and when errors or issues arise, it doesn't always provide enough guidance to resolve them. Incentivized Verified User Read full review	Reckon No answers on this topic
Pros	Intuit fill in tables or cells with numbers directly from scanned tax forms (1099s, W2s, etc) determine necessary tax forms needed to fill based on users' answers to selected questions customization capability for users that are well-versed in their tax situation (i.e., ability to select deductions themselves) Incentivized Verified User Read full review	Reckon No answers on this topic
Cons	Intuit Access forms and data source Incentivized Verified User Read full review	Reckon No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered	Intuit While both are good products, I prefer the ease of use of TurboTax and the continuity of year to year products Incentivized Verified User Read full review	Reckon No answers on this topic
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