Professional Tax Software Comparison Chart

The professional tax software comparison chart lists the best tax software features to help you decide which is best for your tax preparation business. Sigma Tax Pro offers three of the industry's leading professional tax software packages: Sigma 1040-SR, Sigma 1040-DR, and Sigma 1040-TW. All of our software packages are available in both Desktop and Web versions.

Professional tax software list
Sigma 1040-TW box1040-TWCloud-based. New and growing EROs.$495/season
Sigma 1040-SR box1040-SRForm-based speed for high volume.$495/season
Sigma 1040-DR box1040-DRFull business suite for complex work.$895/season
Desktop
Web
Desktop
Web
Desktop
Web
Software Updating
Software Conversions
Software Co-Branding
Multi-Tier/Feeder Capability
Forms Integration & Bilingual Forms
Return Review Features
Business Tax Returns
Taxpayer Mobile Application
Signature Pad
Handheld Scanner
Off-site Backup Storage
Bank Products
Sigma 1040-TW
Cloud-based. New and growing EROs.
$495/season
DesktopWeb
Software Updating
Software Conversions
Software Co-Branding
Multi-Tier/Feeder Capability
Forms Integration & Bilingual Forms
Return Review Features
Business Tax Returns
Taxpayer Mobile Application
Signature Pad
Handheld Scanner
Off-site Backup Storage
Bank Products
Explore the 1040-TW
Sigma 1040-SR
Form-based speed for high volume.
$495/season
DesktopWeb
Software Updating
Software Conversions
Software Co-Branding
Multi-Tier/Feeder Capability
Forms Integration & Bilingual Forms
Return Review Features
Business Tax Returns
Taxpayer Mobile Application
Signature Pad
Handheld Scanner
Off-site Backup Storage
Bank Products
Explore the 1040-SR
Sigma 1040-DR
Full business suite for complex work.
$895/season
DesktopWeb
Software Updating
Software Conversions
Software Co-Branding
Multi-Tier/Feeder Capability
Forms Integration & Bilingual Forms
Return Review Features
Business Tax Returns
Taxpayer Mobile Application
Signature Pad
Handheld Scanner
Off-site Backup Storage
Bank Products
Explore the 1040-DR

Every package is available in both desktop and web versions. Business returns (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065) require a desktop edition.

How to use this chart

Sigma Tax Pro offers three of the industry’s leading professional tax software packages: Sigma 1040-SR, Sigma 1040-DR, and Sigma 1040-TW. All of our packages are available in both desktop and web versions. Within each software and version there are varying features and integrations, highlighted in the chart above.

The chart is intended to help you identify the features and integrations you may benefit from, and ultimately decide which software is best for your tax office.

Please reach out if you have any questions before committing to a professional tax software. Sigma Tax Pro account managers are here to provide the solutions you need to make sure you are on track to grow your business and achieve your goals.

Included with every Sigma package
Free data conversion
We move your clients over from your current software at no charge.
Live support
Extended hours and weekend availability all season. Real people, no ticket queues.
Bank products
Refund transfers and taxpayer advances integrated with five banking partners.
Auto-updates
Federal and state form updates land automatically throughout the season.

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Every package has a free demo - full working software with sample returns.

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