CrossLink vs MyTAXPrepOffice

CrossLink is professional tax software for preparers, from individual practices to multi-office firms. CrossLink 1040 is designed for individual returns, while CrossLink Business supports corporate and business returns and requires an active CrossLink 1040 license. The product lists federal and state e-file, unlimited federal and state returns, 4,300 federal and state forms and schedules, and hundreds of return verifications. Agent Intelligence can extract information from uploaded IDs and specified tax forms into returns, and provides guidance for forms being prepared in over 12 languages. TaxPass supports client document sharing through a mobile experience, and Remote Signature enables remote signing. TextLink Plus supports unlimited texts linked to each client's return. Integrations include Zapier, PayJunction, bank products, TheTaxBook WebLibrary, and accounting or bookkeeping tools. CrossLink lists technical support and personalized onboarding; support is available in English and Spanish, but does not provide legal or tax advice. CrossLink 1040 costs what you agree with the maker, and CrossLink Business costs what you agree with the maker. A free trial is available.

MyTAXPrepOffice is cloud-based professional tax preparation software for tax professionals. Its annual plans include unlimited tax preparation for federal and all state returns, plus unlimited e-filing without per-return fees. Individual Pro costs $895 a year for a Tax Year 2026 license, plus sales tax, and includes unlimited 1040 returns, one user, one location, and 5 GB of storage. Essential Plan costs $1,195 a year, plus sales tax, and adds individual and business returns, including forms 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041, 990, 706, and 709. Unlimited Plan costs $1,495 a year, plus sales tax, and allows up to 999 users with unlimited storage. My AI Assistant extracts information from uploaded W-2s, 1099s, and K-1s for review and import. MyTAXPortal supports client document exchange, communication, organizers, activity tracking, and remote signatures. The vendor describes encryption, backups across two data centers, and 24/7 security monitoring. Plans include support and training; Chrome and Edge are recommended.