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nLync 1040 Software vs TaxOwl Pro Business

Both stand on small business tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

nLync 1040 Software

Paid Web

nLync 1040 combines tax preparation, e-filing, support, and training options for professional preparers. Compare the Pro state allowance and per-return charge with the Unlimited package before purchasing.

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TaxOwl Pro Business

Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

TaxOwl Pro Business adds entity-focused filing tools to the TaxOwl Pro base license, including partnership and trust K-1 support. Consider both required annual costs and the experience and credential expectations before choosing it.

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The facts

nLync 1040 SoftwareTaxOwl Pro Business
Free planNoNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plannLync 1040 Pro: $499.99, paid onceTaxOwl Pro base license: $649 a year
Plans published22
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitenlync.comtaxowlpro.com
On small business tax software#19 of 30#15 of 30

nLync 1040 Software: what it does well

  • Supports multiple federal business and individual forms.
  • Offers forms, menu, and interview entry modes.
  • Includes digital signatures and video conferencing.
  • Lists federal and state e-filing.
  • Free conversions are listed for ten desktop tax products.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Pro charges $5.00 per return.
  • Pro includes only three states.
  • The listed platform is web only.

TaxOwl Pro Business: what it does well

  • Covers corporate, partnership, trust, estate, and nonprofit forms.
  • Automates K-1 generation for each partner.
  • Includes multi-state business filings.
  • Runs in the cloud without desktop installation.
  • Base license includes federal and state e-filing.

What to know first

  • Requires an active base license.
  • Base license costs $649 a year.
  • Applicants are expected to have tax-preparation experience.

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