ProSeries vs Cash App Taxes

ProSeries9.2Visit CTCash App Taxes8.5Visit

Higher score ProSeries #2 in Income Tax software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ProSeries

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CT Cash App Taxes #7 in Income Tax software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Cash App Taxes

• ProSeries fits best

  Established firms needing broad professional tax coverage

• Cash App Taxes fits best

  U.S. filers prioritizing free returns

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Side by side

Feature	ProSeries 9.2/10 Visit ↗	CTCash App Taxes 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Income Tax software	#7 in Income Tax software
Best for	Established firms needing broad professional tax coverage	U.S. filers prioritizing free returns
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$729/yr	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Support	Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features ProSeries 0/2 · Cash App Taxes 0/2
E-filing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Professional preparer use	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Return types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Tax jurisdictions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Returns included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Prepares individual, business, state, and amended returns with e-filing Supports K-1 import, depreciation management, and client portals Offers pay-per-return and unlimited-return plan options	Federal and state return preparation and filing are free. Supports W-2, 1099, self-employment, investment, and bitcoin reporting. Available on web, iOS, and Android with step-by-step instructions.
Cons	No free plan; listed annual plans start at $539 ProSeries Basic 1040 is limited to individual 1040 returns Cloud access is through optional hosting, not a native cloud product	Does not provide audit assistance. Cash App is required for sign-in. Support channels are limited to email and documentation.
Our verdict	ProSeries is Intuit’s professional tax preparation software for tax preparers and accounting firms. It handles individual and business returns, state filings, amended returns, and electronic filing, with forms-based data entry for… Read the review →	Cash App Taxes is a U.S. tax preparation and filing service for individuals who want to file federal and state returns without a filing charge. It supports W-2 and 1099 income, self-employment and side-gig earnings, investment income, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ProSeries — where it wins

  • Prepares individual, business, state, and amended returns with e-filing
  • Supports K-1 import, depreciation management, and client portals
  • Offers pay-per-return and unlimited-return plan options

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; listed annual plans start at $539
  • ProSeries Basic 1040 is limited to individual 1040 returns
  • Cloud access is through optional hosting, not a native cloud product

• Cash App Taxes — where it wins

  • Federal and state return preparation and filing are free.
  • Supports W-2, 1099, self-employment, investment, and bitcoin reporting.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with step-by-step instructions.

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not provide audit assistance.
  • Cash App is required for sign-in.
  • Support channels are limited to email and documentation.

• ProSeries9.2/10 · Paid

  Broad individual and business tax coverage, with paid plans from $539 per year.

  Visit ProSeriesFull verdict →
• CTCash App Taxes8.5/10 · Free plan

  Free web and mobile filing for federal and state returns, including investment income.

  Visit Cash App TaxesFull verdict →