nLync 1040 Software review
A web-based tax workflow for individual returns and selected federal business forms.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
nLync 1040 Software is web-based professional tax preparation software for tax preparers and small tax offices. It covers federal and state individual income tax preparation, with federal support for Forms 990, 1041, 1065, 1120 and 1120S. The product also brings client intake, electronic filing, digital signatures, video conferencing, bank product integration and office portal access into the tax office workflow. Its forms, menu and interview entry modes give preparers different ways to enter return information.
The package structure is aimed at offices with different return volumes. nLync 1040 Pro includes Federal 1040 preparation and three states, with a per-return fee. nLync 1040 Unlimited adds federal business returns, Federal 1040 preparation and all supported states without a per-return fee. Both packages fit offices that need individual tax preparation, while the Unlimited package is the more suitable choice for firms handling the supported business entities or a higher volume of returns. The published plans distinguish the core scope clearly, though the main value difference is tied to return volume and business-form access rather than a broad range of product editions.
Workflow tools are a notable part of the offering. An 11-language client intake form, digital signatures, integrated video conferencing and an office portal can support communication and document collection around preparation. Telephone, chat, email and screen-sharing support are also described. The product is a focused fit for small offices that want tax preparation and client workflow features in one web platform. Firms needing state business return coverage or broader third-party integration should consider alternatives with wider entity and ecosystem support.
nLync 1040 Software pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports federal and state individual income tax preparation
- Includes digital signatures, intake, video conferencing and an office portal
- Offers federal support for Forms 990, 1041, 1065, 1120 and 1120S
- Where it doesn't
- Business return support is limited to federal forms
- Broader integrations are limited beyond listed office tools
- The Pro package applies a per-return fee
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