Head-to-head · Small Business Tax Software
TaxWise vs ATX
TaxWise leads on 0 checks, ATX on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTaxWise · 8.2/10
TaxWise scores higher on our rubric for small business tax software: 8.2 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #10.
TaxWise is the better fit for professional preparers needing research tools. ATX is the better fit for firms needing extensive forms and research.
- TaxWise fits best
Professional preparers needing research tools
- ATX fits best
Firms needing extensive forms and research
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Side by side
| Feature | TaxWise 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | ATX 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #8 in Small Business Tax Software | #10 in Small Business Tax Software |
| Best for | Professional preparers needing research tools | Firms needing extensive forms and research |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Solo |
| Features TaxWise 2/4 · ATX 2/4 | ||
| Federal e-file | ✓ | ✓ |
| State e-file | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bookkeeping imports | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Prior-year import | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Business entity support | Partnership (1065), corporation (1120), S corporation (1120-S), fiduciary (1041), estate (706), gift (709), exempt organization (990) | C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts |
| Included state returns | Not checked yet | 0 returns |
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| Our verdict | TaxWise is tax preparation software for professional tax preparers and EROs. TaxWise Online provides cloud-based preparation, while TaxWise Desktop is included with the listed Online packages. The product supports interview and forms-based… Read the review → |
ATX is desktop, forms-based tax preparation software from Wolters Kluwer for CPAs, individual tax preparers, and small firms. It supports federal, state, and local returns across individual, C corporation, S corporation, partnership,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TaxWise — where it wins
- Supports individual and business federal and state e-filing
- Includes CCH AnswerConnect and TheTaxBook research access
- Combines diagnostics, eSignatures, and mobile document intake
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; annual pricing starts at $429
- Listed integrations are limited to CCH AnswerConnect, TheTaxBook, and Textellent
- The Limited package covers individual 1040 and business e-file options
ATX — where it wins
- More than 6,000 federal, state, and local compliance forms
- Diagnostics flag e-filing errors, omissions, and overridden entries
- Includes tax research, electronic signatures, and payroll reporting
Where it doesn't
- ATX 1040 excludes state business returns
- Desktop software may not fit cloud-first workflows
- No free plan is available
- TaxWise8.2/10 · Paid
A professional tax suite with research, diagnostics, e-filing, and mobile intake.
Visit TaxWiseFull verdict → - ATX8.0/10 · Paid
A forms-focused tax suite for firms handling complex federal, state, and local returns.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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