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If you're new to HowardSoft...
... get ready for fully-automated, interactive, and integrated --
not limited by the IRS forms.
We're independent, accurate, knowledgeable, and responsive,
but we don't charge an arm and a leg for it!
To find out more, start with a
Quick Tour
of our flagship products, Tax Preparer® and
Real Estate Analyzer®.
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ADVANCE ORDER FORM NOW ONLINE
GET READY FOR 2027. With the full force of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting Form 1040 returns next year,
even more changes to the tax forms are being introduced by the IRS. But you'll be ready by ordering next year's Tax Preparer now.
Just click the starburst to the left and you'll be led to our Advance Order Form for next year's products.
This online order form is fast, secure, and supports all major credit cards ... plus you'll get instant acknowledgement of your order.
(You can also access order forms for Tax Preparer products for the 2025 and 2024 tax years when you click the starburst.)
Introducing our NEW Check for Updates website: When you click the starburst to order, you will be taken to our new location for ordering, and,
once you complete your order, you will be returned to our NEW Check for Updates website
(howardsoftupdates.com) for downloading updates, getting the
latest information on updates, including tips on using Tax Preparer and technical help with common issues, and links to helpful documents.
The new website provides enchance security for not only ordering but also all our downloads for updates and complete programs, to ensure that our
download files have not been maliciously altered.
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Still available:
Tax Preparer 1040 Release 2026.01l
California 540 Release 2026.01a
The latest releases of our updated flagship products for the 2026 filing season are available for download to prepare returns for
federal Form 1040 and California Form 540 for tax year 2025. If you haven't yet ordered and need either one, just click the above starburst,
which leads you to our order forms for future, current, and prior products.
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64-bit compatibility!
Tax Preparer
is compatible with all versions of Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and 11,
and all other Windows versions as far back as Windows XP, whether 32-bit or 64-bit.
Although greatly modified for 64-bit Windows,
the familiar look and feel of Tax Preparer remains the same.
You will have no problem installing or running our software on a new Windows 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 computer,
most of which are preloaded with a 64-bit version of Windows.
However, Windows 10 and 11 may require an updated print driver.
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Many paid tax preparers have been required to e-file since 2012, as we explained in a past issue of
HowardNews.
However, even if you aren't required to e-file, there are plenty of other reasons to e-file:
- Improved accuracy and compliance. IRS checks return for errors and compliance before it is
accepted for filing, so you can correct it before you file it, minimizing embarrassing IRS notices to clients.
- Proof of filing date and time. IRS acknowledges every transmission, and first transmission of return
counts as filing time even when return isn't accepted for filing until days later. No more postmarks required.
- Proof of receipt by IRS. IRS sends acknowledgment once return passes
their checks, giving proof of receipt and acceptance. No more 'lost' returns.
- Faster refunds. Eliminates manual handling of paper returns,
so return is processed immediately once accepted for e-file.
- Increased customer base. Heavy IRS marketing of e-file causes customers to look for e-file providers,
so you'll keep old clients and get new ones.
- Minimized learning time during tax season. Learn now to avoid critical delays later.
It's easy with Tax Preparer, but learning the interface with the IRS can take some time.
And HowardSoft's uniquely personal customer service is always there to help you learn the e-file process and correct
any rejected returns.
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Tax Forms and More
We offer three levels for each Tax Preparer software package:
Click a level above for a list of features and forms built-in and
fully-automated for that level. And to make sure you're not left behind
at the beginning of the tax season,
click here to ORDER ON-LINE.
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Get Ready for
e-file capability is included with Standard and Premium Level software,
but you must:
- apply to the IRS for your lifetime EFIN (click here to learn more), and
- annually purchase from us the e-file transmission software that will send to the IRS
the e-file output produced by our software.
Except for unusual limitations imposed
by the IRS, you can now e-file most returns ... even when the data does not fit on the IRS paper forms!
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This web site last updated October 20, 2026.
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