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CCH Axcess™ Tax Essentials

Complete and accessible cloud-based tax compliance software designed specifically with the needs of small firms in mind, focused on the end-to-end tax workflow, putting the power of CCH Axcess Tax in your office.
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Tax preparation software powerful enough for complex returns – designed and priced for the small firm

CCH Axcess Tax Essentials Cloud-Based Tax Software
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Built on one of the most accurate and sophisticated tax return platforms in the industry – and leveraging advanced technologies like RPA and AI to boost efficiencies – CCH Axcess Tax Essentials offers small firm tax and accounting professionals like you the features needed to handle the most complex returns on a cloud tax preparation solution.

Take advantage of the flexibility, advanced features, and technological innovation built into CCH Axcess Tax Essentials with features like:

  • Comprehensive forms and schedules
  • Easy setup and self-guided training
  • Anywhere, anytime access and cloud-based security
     
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Comprehensive and accessible tax preparation software for growing firms

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Switching to cloud-based software can seem like an uphill battle, but with CCH Axcess Tax Essentials, the transition will set up your firm for long-term success, giving you peace of mind and opportunity for growth in the future.
CCH Axcess Tax Essentials  
  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 100
  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 200
  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 400
  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials Unlimited

CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 100 

The CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 100 package is ideal for small firms with four or less full-time tax professionals who prepare less than 100 federal and state individual and/or business returns per year, with core return types most used by small tax and accounting firms. Take advantage of what CCH Axcess Tax Essentials has to offer, including: 

  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials with 100 authorizations
  • Federal Indvidual (1040), US-Resident Alien Income (1040-NR)
  • Return of Partnership (1065), Return of Organization Exempt of Income Tax (990)
  • US Corporation Income Tax (1120) & US S-Corporation Income Tax (1120S)
  • 5 States, then Pay-Per-State (Individual / Business)
  • Free DIY Learning & Training, Support, Tax Planning
  • And more!
Starting at $2,299

CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 200 

The CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 200 package is ideal for small firms with four or less full-time tax professionals who prepare less than 200 federal and state individual and/or business returns per year, with core return types most used by small tax and accounting firms. Take advantage of what CCH Axcess Tax Essentials has to offer, including: 

  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials with 200 authorizations
  • Federal Indvidual (1040), US-Resident Alien Income (1040-NR)
  • Return of Partnership (1065), Return of Organization Exempt of Income Tax (990)
  • US Corporation Income Tax (1120) & US S-Corporation Income Tax (1120S)
  • 5 States, then Pay-Per-State (Individual / Business)
  • Free DIY Learning & Training, Support, Tax Planning
  • And more!
Starting at $3,299

CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 400 package 

The CCH Axcess Tax Essentials 400 package is ideal for small firms with four or less full-time tax professionals who prepare less than 400 federal and state individual and/or business returns per year, with core return types most used by small tax and accounting firms. Take advantage of what CCH Axcess Tax Essentials has to offer, including: 

  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials with 400 authorizations
  • Federal Indvidual (1040), US-Resident Alien Income (1040-NR)
  • Return of Partnership (1065), Return of Organization Exempt of Income Tax (990)
  • US Corporation Income Tax (1120) & US S-Corporation Income Tax (1120S)
  • 5 States, then Pay-Per-State (Individual / Business)
  • Free DIY Learning & Training, Support, Tax Planning
  • And more!
Starting at $4,299

CCH Axcess Tax Essentials Unlimited

The CCH Axcess Tax Essentials Unlimited package is ideal for small firms with four or less full-time tax professionals who prepare an unlimited number of federal and state individual and/or business returns per year. Take advantage of everything that CCH Axcess Tax Essentials has to offer, including: 

  • CCH Axcess Tax Essentials with unlimited authorizations
  • Federal Indvidual (1040), US-Resident Alien Income (1040-NR)
  • Return of Partnership (1065), Return of Organization Exempt of Income Tax (990)
  • US Corporation Income Tax (1120) & US S-Corporation Income Tax (1120S)
  • Unlimited States (Individual / Business)
  • Free DIY Learning & Training, Support, Tax Planning
  • And more!
Starting at $9,999

CCH Axcess Tax Essentials Pay-Per-Return starting at $999

The CCH Axcess Tax Essentials Pay-Per-Return package is ideal for small firms with four or less full-time tax professionals who prepare a very limited amount of federal and state individual and/or business returns per year. Take advantage of everything that CCH Axcess Tax Essentials has to offer, including: 

  • CCH Axcess Tax with 10 authorizations, then Pay-Per-Return after
  • Federal Individual (1040), US-Resident Alien Income (1040-NR) at $82.10 per Return
  • Return of Partnership (1065), Return of Organization Exempt of Income Tax (990) at $93.25 per Return
  • US Corporation Income Tax (1120) & US S-Corporation Income Tax (1120S) at $93.25 per Return
  • Pay-Per-State (Individual / Business)
  • Free DIY Learning & Training, Support, Tax Planning, and more!

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I have very raw experience of tax platforms. CCH Axcess Tax Essentials is by and far the most superior and significantly better in every way, shape, and form. I was extremely happy with how the actual software and how the processing worked. After getting through doing 600 returns, I have a really good understanding of it.
Andrew Kutter
Experience tax prep and compliance in the cloud
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CCH Axcess Tax Essentials provides a balanced, comprehensive, accessible, and fully integrated tax preparation, compliance and workflow solution that can benefit your firm and your clientele. Purchase now, or learn more by contacting us.

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