HowardSoft Tax Preparer

Spec sheet

Purpose

Tax Preparer is tax preparation software for professional preparers and individuals with complex returns.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Intended users

HowardSoft presents Economy as intended for individuals and Standard or Premium as professional preparer packages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Platforms

HowardSoft describes Tax Preparer as Windows software and lists compatibility from Windows XP through Windows 10, including 32-bit and 64-bit versions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Free plan

NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · secure.howardsoft.com

Paid from

229Read 22 Sep 2026 · secure.howardsoft.com

Support

HowardSoft lists telephone support at 1-858-454-0121 and email [email protected].Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Headquarters

Camas, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · howardsoft.com

Automated preparation

The software creates and completes the forms a return requires and lets users bypass some automation.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Client management

Standard and Premium include file management for unlimited clients and tools to print client letters, mailing labels, and contact lists.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

E-file

Standard and Premium support e-file output, but transmitting returns requires a separately purchased annual transmission program and an IRS EFIN.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

E-file transmission prices

For the 2025 filing season, 1040 transmission options were listed at $115, $299, $534, and $979, with per-transmission fees varying by tier.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Form coverage

The 1040 software includes more than 75 IRS forms at Premium, more than 50 at Standard, and 41 at Economy.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Investment income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · secure.howardsoft.com

Ordering security

The maker says online orders are encrypted when sent over the internet and accepts major credit cards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Rental income

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · secure.howardsoft.com

Return limit

Economy allows up to 15 returns, while Standard and Premium allow unlimited returns.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Self-employment support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · secure.howardsoft.com

State filing

paid_add_onRead 22 Sep 2026 · secure.howardsoft.com

Tax references and help

Standard and Premium include nearly 300 IRS documents, an 800-plus-page Tax Forms Guide, and a User's Guide of nearly 300 pages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Tax return scope

The 1040 product includes federal individual return forms, and separate editions cover federal partnership Form 1065 and California Form 540 returns.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Updates

Updates and patches are accessed through the installed Check Web for Updates facility and are not downloadable from public web pages for security reasons.Read 11 Oct 2026 · howardsoft.com

Plans and prices

Every HowardSoft Tax Preparer plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Tax Software#106 of 1497.5
• Personal Tax Software#94 of 1237.5