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UltraTax CS

UltraTax CS

3.8 (15)
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Recent review

"Ultra Tax Ease of use "

4.0

Stephanie L. - BookkeeperOctober 31, 2024

STARTING PRICE

CA$2500

per year
flat rate

Free Trial
Not Available

EASE OF USE

3.3/5

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What is UltraTax CS?

eDiscovery Point is a revolutionary new web-based ediscovery software solution. It was designed from the ground up using powerful, modern technology that puts the user back in control over their time and costs with greater speed, accuracy, ease of use, and simplified pricing.

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UltraTax CS Reviews

Showing 5 of 15 reviews
Overall
3.8
Ease of Use
3.3
Customer Service
2.6

Pros

  • The best thing about UltraTax is knowing that the output will result in an accurate tax return every time.

  • The software is pretty robust. I use ACS (bookkeeping), Ultratax, and FileCabinet daily, and it works well for me.

  • Ultra tax is a great software where they have every form tax related to each state and federal. Ultra tax is a good job to keep updating to the newest versions of all forms as tax laws keep changing.

  • This is another great product by Thomson Reuters. TR puts a lot of thought, money and effort into their products.

Cons

  • We signed up end of June and our training didn't start until mid October. We were given 4 - 4hr sessions for the conversion (which we are still fighting) and how to us the program.

  • Using UltraTax CS in the cloud setting has been frustrating at times due to the hosting.

  • If your new to this profession its hard learn. Sometimes it can get buggy too.

  • Can be difficult to understand and become used to.

Most Helpful Reviews for UltraTax CS

Larry R.
certified public accountant
Financial Services, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
3.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 11, 2023

"ultratax CS a service that all accountants should consider "

Pros: I like how importing data is most useful. in addition error submission is quite helpful. I can easily enter and plan for my clients who usually need to plan for there taxes ether quarterly or yearly.

Cons: I don't like the navigation. it not easy learnable in order to learn and navigate.

Luis R. avatar
Luis R.
Bookkeeper
Accounting, Self-employed
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
June 12, 2023

"UltraTax is accurate and thorough when completing your tax returns"

Overall: Overall, because the resulting tax returns are accurate, I'd have to say that the experience was a good one. After using for a longer period any one will get the hang of it and will not want to go back.

Pros: The best thing about UltraTax is knowing that the output will result in an accurate tax return every time.

Cons: The learning curve can be a little daunting for some, especially when switching from a different software. Getting used to can take some time after using a different package for so many years.

Switched From: Drake Tax
Reasons for Switching to UltraTax CS: Drake's pricing kept going up and up on part with higher end solutions such as UltraTax, and so I decided to try it out.
Stephanie L.
Bookkeeper
Accounting, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 31, 2024

"Ultra Tax Ease of use "

Overall: My overall experience with UltraTax CS was great. I really liked the ease of use.

Pros: I really liked the ease of use of UltraTax CS

Cons: I did not like the MMA that you have to do just to get in to the program.

Terry T.
President
Accounting, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
2.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Customer Service
1.0
Features
2.0
Value for Money
2.0
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 29, 2024

"This has been an awful experience !"

Overall: RUN !!!! Do not purchase this overpriced and extremely time consuming software.

Pros: It is suppose to work hand in hand with the accounting software. It is very cumbersome to get set up with little to no help from Support.

Cons: Pretty much everything ! I have asked for my money back several times. This is suppose to be a high end software. IF you have HOURS to go thru and set up everything and get the proper training on how to do each phase MAYBE. We signed up end of June and our training didn't start until mid October. We were given 4 - 4hr sessions for the conversion (which we are still fighting) and how to us the program. Quickbooks did not covert well, although we were reassured by the sales people that they did it all the time ! They have lied to me every step of the way. It can take days to get a response. AND now after paying over $20,000 for the accounting and tax software (for this year) we are being sent an invoice for Sales tax that they forgot to add.

Switched From: Lacerte Tax
Reasons for Switching to UltraTax CS: It was SUPPOSE to be more user friendly at basically the same price
Connie B.
CPA
Accounting, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
1.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
2.0
Likelihood to Recommend
2/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 19, 2024

"Very Expensive with Terrible Support"

Overall: I used to love Ultra Tax and recommend it to everyone. Now it's very expensive and it's getting so it's not worth the money.

Pros: the program is easy to use, and integrates with other CS applications

Cons: [sensitive content hidden] did away with e-mail support and expects users to text! I'm sorry, I don't have time to stare at my screen waiting for an answer to a text. They also started using support technicians from out of the country, and the technicians do not understand US taxes. I had one support rep that didn't know what a common form is. E-filing costs $15 per return if you don't purchase unlimited.