Corporate Taxprep vs Taxstream ProVision

Corporate Taxprep is Windows desktop software for preparing Canadian corporate T2 returns, with federal and provincial forms and tools. It includes more than 3,000 diagnostics and edit checks. T2 Data Connection is described as reducing preparation time by as much as 50% and improving accuracy for multi-corporation returns; the software can also transfer more than 750 GIFI items into 25 forms. Its Corporation Internet Filing module supports EFILE for T2 and Quebec CO-17 returns, along with NETFILE for Alberta returns. Tax planning tools include a Tax Rates Table and a five-year summary. InfoConnect links to tax research tools, while the Preparing Your Income Tax Returns guide is sold separately. A separate module adds forms and calculations for resource companies, credit unions, non-profits, and financial institutions. Corporate Taxprep Lite offers essential features at lower cost, though its restrictions require a representative inquiry. Pricing is available on request, and a free trial is offered. Wolters Kluwer provides support and training by phone, webinars, in-class sessions, and conferences.

Taxstream ProVision is an end-to-end system for producing quarterly and annual tax provisions without maintaining a corresponding spreadsheet. It guides data collection, provision calculations, and footnote production. The footnote generator connects to the tax database and updates reports when provision data changes, while ProTrace traces calculations between the general ledger and footnote. An automated audit trail records each provision step, and Review Mode lets auditors and advisors examine the work. Listed tax functions include foreign tax credit calculations, customized grouping, uncertain tax positions, and roll-forwards that retain calculations, rates, reports, and dashboards. The Model workspace develops and evaluates strategies against the global effective tax rate, imports spreadsheet or compliance-system data, and supports AI-based forecasting and scenario planning. EntityChart maps entity relationships and stores tax information. A.T.O.M. can select and apply plays from an integrated tax-planning playbook. Pricing is on request.