Catalis Assessment E-file vs Municipal Tax System

Catalis Assessment E-file is a cloud-based platform for counties and government jurisdictions handling Tangible Personal Property filings. Guided workflows can automate depreciation and pre-populate asset data. Filers can enter information manually or upload Excel or CSV templates, and prior-year data can carry forward for updating. The system can connect to AP5 or another CAMA system, or operate on its own. Assessors can manage reconciliation, penalties, exemptions, corrections, and extension requests in the platform. Compliance dashboards monitor filing activity and patterns in real time, while annual updates are intended to keep the system aligned with changing regulations. The application is SaaS-native and browser-based, described as responsive, mobile-friendly, and usable from any device or browser; it does not require on-premises infrastructure. The product page also lists filer management and dedicated help desk support. Catalis’s Trust Center provides security documentation and lists SOC 2 Type II among its reports. The platform is web-based, and pricing is available on request.

Municipal Tax System (M.T.S.) is self-hosted real estate tax collection software for tax collectors, school districts and municipalities. It handles assessment-based taxes, flat fees and variable charges such as hydrant or street-light fees. Payments, including interim bills, are handled from one screen, with tracking for installments, split payments, overpayments, underpayments and refunds. Users can create interim bills and customize tax bills, late notices and certification letters. The software generates reports and records collections and deposits; its Tax Collector’s Monthly Report follows Pennsylvania Commonwealth standards and format. M.T.S. uses Microsoft SQL, supports network operation and runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11. It is not cloud software, and customers retain control of their data. The listed M.T.S. plan costs $750 a year per user, with up to five databases and unlimited support; additional users cost $750 per user. The site also lists pricing from $850/yr.