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AI that actually helps prepare returns?

CCH Axcess does that. 

CCH Axcess Tax with agentic return preparation helps firms reduce manual preparation work, start review with a prepared return, and create capacity without sacrificing professional oversight. Built for CCH Axcess Tax, professionals remain in control throughout the process. Supporting evidence remains connected to return values, helping professionals validate work faster and review exceptions with confidence.

  • Modern experience
  • Agentic return preparation
  • Seamless implementation
  • Maximum efficiency

  • Open integration

AI that actually helps prepare returns 

CCH Axcess Tax with agentic return preparation helps firms reduce manual preparation work, start review with a prepared return, and create capacity without sacrificing professional oversight. Built for CCH Axcess Tax, professionals remain in control throughout the process. Supporting evidence remains connected to return values, helping professionals validate work faster and review exceptions with confidence.


Customizable Return Manager


The enhanced Return Manager allows you to customize the information displayed based on what you need to see, and quick filters allow you to arrange tax returns in the desired order. 

  • Access 7 years of returns in one central location.
  • Save time by taking action directly from the Return Manager.
  • Tailor the interface to your needs by setting up custom views and toolbar.

K-1 Automation


CCH Axcess Tax K-1 automation provides firms with a more streamlined tax workflow for complex returns with multiple K-1s so firms can overcome capacity challenges and growth constraints.

  • Streamline complex returns with a centralized K-1 Manager.
  • Map activities from the K-1 to the 1040 Schedule E, and roll over the mapping to next year.
  • Minimize pre-work by reclassing K-1 data at the time of import.
  • Map K-1 data to see state and federal K-1 data side by side. 

1040 Return Dashboard


Surface key insights from client 1040 returns. With actionable intelligence on the dashboard, accountants can generate new opportunities and revenue while serving clients more effectively. 

  • Resolve problems faster with key dates, statuses and information in one dashboard.
  • Identify areas that are more likely to require special attention.
  • Monitor return progress in real time to provide more responsive client service.

AI that actually helps prepare returns


CCH Axcess Tax with agentic return preparation helps firms reduce manual effort, create capacity, and move work forward faster. Built directly into CCH Axcess Tax, it helps professionals start review with a prepared return while maintaining the oversight and control firms depend on.

Create capacity


Today's firms need to process more work without simply adding more people. Agentic return preparation helps teams spend less time on repetitive preparation activities and more time applying expertise where it matters most.

  • Same team, more returns
    Reduce manual preparation work and help teams manage increasing return volumes more efficiently.
  • Focus time where it matters
    Free professionals to spend more time reviewing returns, advising clients, and addressing complex tax matters.

Help move work forward


Rather than focusing on individual tasks, agentic return preparation helps streamline the flow of work across the preparation process, helping firms eliminate bottlenecks and improve visibility.

  • Connected workflow
    Bring preparation, diagnostics, review, and handoff together in one workflow experience.
  • Review-ready returns
    Help professionals begin with a stronger starting point by surfacing relevant information and issues earlier in the process.

Built for tax professionals


Agentic return preparation is designed to support tax professionals, not replace them. Human expertise, review, and judgment remain central throughout the tax preparation process.

  • Professional oversight
    Professionals review, validate, and approve work before returns are finalized.
  • Built into CCH Axcess Tax
    Extend the workflows, controls, and processes firms already use with CCH Axcess Tax.

Scale innovation at your own pace


Agentic return preparation extends the CCH Axcess Tax experience firms already know. Existing CCH Axcess Tax customers can add agentic return preparation as their firm adopts new workflows and AI capabilities.

Step-by-step implementation


The implementation process for CCH Axcess™ Tax is designed to be as seamless and efficient as possible. Each phase of the implementation is meticulously planned and executed to ensure that the firm is fully prepared to leverage the new software, with experienced consultants providing guidance on technical considerations, system requirements, and data validation.

Seamless data conversion


Data conversion is a critical component of the implementation process, allowing firms to import existing data into the new system. The CCH Axcess™ Tax conversion process is self-service and can be done through an easy-to-use online interface. For enhanced conversion needs, the Xpitax team offers premium services to ensure accurate and efficient data conversion with minimal effort from the firm’s team.

Comprehensive training


Proper training is essential to maximize the benefits of the new software. Wolters Kluwer offers flexible training options tailored to the specific needs of each firm. Training delivery methods include one-on-one on-site training, one-on-one web training, webinars, and eLearning opportunities. These options provide firms with the flexibility to choose the most suitable method for their needs and budget.

Get more returns review-ready, faster


Agentic return preparation helps automate supported preparation activities, reduce manual effort and provide professionals with a stronger starting point for review.

  • Agentic return preparation
    Agentic return preparation brings together prior-year information, client documents, and organizer responses to populate and calculate returns, assemble supporting workpapers, and highlight issues for professional review.

Intelligent data import


Gain efficiencies with AI-enabled tax automation that reduces data entry and other manual processes.

  • CCH® ProSystem fx® Scan and AutoFlow Technology

    Digitize and organize client documents and then seamlessly import the data into CCH Axcess Tax. Advanced dual-OCR smart scanning analyzes data and identifies discrepancies, reducing review time by up to 90%.

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  • CCH Axcess Engagement Essentials

    Simplify business returns with an AI-enabled trial balance solution that automatically groups trial balance accounts, assigns tax codes, and creates financial statements.

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AI-enabled client service


Show clients you can meet both their compliance and advisory needs by embracing expert insights powered by AI guidance.

  • CCH Axcess Intelligence

    Ask, analyze and act across returns and work papers with this conversational assistant powered by Expert AI. 

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Workflow automation


Faster, trackable, end-to-end processes save your staff time while also satisfying busy clients.

  • CCH Axcess Workflow

    Improve productivity with an optimized and automated accounting firm workflow software that includes flexible project tracking, staff scheduling and analytics.

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  • CCH Axcess Client Collaboration

    Give clients an easy way to do everything, from uploading documents to communicating with the firm, to tracking their engagement status, powered by Expert AI.

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Expert AI — built in, not bolted on


Unlike standalone AI tools that automate isolated tasks, agentic return preparation is built directly into CCH Axcess and works within the workflows firms already use. Preparation, calculation, diagnostics, review, correction, and handoff remain connected in a single workflow experience.
Expert AI

Tax Open API Kits


CCH Axcess Tax users now have access to core Tax APIs that supercharge productivity by streamlining data movement, eliminating manual steps, and helping teams complete returns faster with greater accuracy. For firms looking to expand automation, Tax Advanced APIs including Tax Transfer, e‑File, Print, Rollforward, and DataScan are available separately to accelerate high‑volume workflows and maximize efficiency across the entire tax process.

Open Integration

CCH® Marketplace


The CCH Marketplace is an online resource center that makes it easy for firms to find software integrations that leverage the data in their systems. These integrations enable firms to automate many of the most time-consuming tasks in their tax, audit, and firm management workflows.

CCH Marketplace

CCH Axcess Data Scan


Learn more about your clients, respond quickly to new or changing tax laws, and provide fast, personalized service to clients with specific needs. DataScan lets you search your client database for all types of information using the criteria of your choice. Create opportunities by generating a wide range of analytical reports, lists, and mailing labels.

Frequently asked questions

  • What makes the Return Manager in CCH Axcess Tax different from traditional tax software?
    The Return Manager is fully customizable, allowing users to tailor views, apply quick filters, and take action directly from the interface, all while accessing up to seven years of returns in one place.
  • How does K-1 automation help firms manage complex returns more efficiently?
    The K-1 Manager centralizes K-1 data, enables activity mapping for federal and state K-1s, and supports rollover year-to-year, reducing manual effort and helping firms scale without adding headcount.
  • What insights can I gain from the 1040 Return Dashboard?
    The dashboard surfaces key dates, statuses, and potential issues in real time, helping firms resolve problems faster and identify opportunities for advisory services.
  • Can I personalize the interface to match my workflow?
    Yes. CCH Axcess Tax allows users to create custom views and toolbars in the Return Manager, so each team member can work in a way that suits their role and preferences.
  • How does the modern experience in CCH Axcess Tax support firm growth?
    By streamlining workflows, surfacing actionable insights, and reducing manual tasks, CCH Axcess Tax's modern experience helps firms overcome capacity constraints and deliver more responsive client service.
  • What is agentic return preparation?
    Agentic return preparation is an Expert AI capability within CCH Axcess Tax that helps firms prepare returns using client documents, prior-year information, and established workflows while keeping tax professionals in control of review and approval.
  • How does agentic return preparation help firms increase capacity?
    By reducing manual preparation activities and helping move work forward faster, agentic return preparation allows professionals to spend more time reviewing returns, servicing clients and applying professional judgement.

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