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Sure-Fire Tax Software

Ch 146.4of 29 Small Business Tax Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Web, Windows
  2. 2Costspaid from $56.58/mo
  3. 3Business entity supportS corporation; partnership; C corporation; estate; trust; nonprofit; employee benefit plan
  4. 4Federal e-fileYes
  5. 5Prior-year importYes
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Overview

Sure-Fire Tax Software is ranked #14 of 29 in small business tax software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $56.58/mo.

Sure-Fire Tax Software plans and pricing

All plans
Pay-Per-Return $299 once $299 signup + $20 per e-filed return; no annual commitment Current 3 tax years · Web portal only · All 1040 federal and state forms · 1120-S and 1065 included · No other corporate forms surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Essentials $679/yr $679/year Current 3 tax years · Unlimited 1040 e-filing · Unlimited networked computers · Other corporate forms $45 each · Web includes 3 preparers surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Professional $849/yr $849/year Current 3 tax years · Unlimited e-filing for all form types · Unlimited networked computers · Web includes 10 preparers · All listed corporate forms included with desktop install surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on small business tax software

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Paid from
299 one-timesurefiretaxsoftware.com
Business entity support
S corporation; partnership; C corporation; estate; trust; nonprofit; employee benefit plansurefiretaxsoftware.com
Federal e-file
Yessurefiretaxsoftware.com
Prior-year import
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Facts

Product
Sure-Fire offers professional tax preparation software for tax preparers and tax offices.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Tax forms
Plans include current 3 tax years and 1040 federal and state forms; web versions include 1120-S and 1065 corporate returns.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Client portal
The client portal supports document uploads, appointment scheduling, text messaging, and electronic signatures.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Tax preparation tools
The software offers real-time calculation updates and diagnostic error checking, and Professional adds interview mode and “What if?” scenarios.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Integrations
Sure-Fire lists bank product integration and client portal integration via StayPaperless.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Bank products
Listed bank product providers include Santa Barbara TPG, Refund Advantage, Republic Bank, and River City.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Desktop requirements
The desktop install requires Windows 7 or higher, a 2.8 GHz processor, and 2 GB of memory.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Web access
The web portal can be accessed from a browser on any device and is described as Apple/Mac compatible.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Backup
The maker says the web version performs automatic daily cloud backups and that desktop returns are encrypted before being sent to its secure web servers for backup.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Privacy and security
The privacy policy says sensitive information submitted through the website is protected with SSL encryption and stored information is accessible only by designated staff.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Support
The maker says technical support staff are available year-round and publishes seasonal support hours and a one-business-day response target for contact submissions.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Who it serves
The maker positions Pay-Per-Return for occasional preparers, Essentials for solo preparers and small offices, and Professional for multi-preparer firms and corporate filers.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026
Company history
Sure-Fire says it has served customers since 2008 and describes itself as a software provider and service bureau rather than the software manufacturer.surefiretaxsoftware.com · 7 Oct 2026

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