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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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Get ready for big changes in Form 1040.
Place your Advance Order now at
10% off through October 31!
After last years expansion of Schedules 1, 2, and 3, you may have thought Form 1040 returns couldn't get any more complex. But the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
has led to a major expansion of Form 1040 and another new schedule to support its retroactive provisions for tax-free tips, tax-free overtime, tax-free car
loan interest, and an extra $6,000 deduction for seniors, all of which have special requirements that must be met. And the new Form 1040
requires you to supply much more information on dependents, children's income, EIC claims, and more.
But you'll be ready for anything with the help of Tax Preparer ... at a discount if you order NOW. There will be no more discounts for the 2026 filing season
after this, so click the starburst to the left to get started. It's secure and fast, and you'll get instant feedback that your order is received.
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Still available:
Tax Preparer 1040 Release 2025.01g
California 540 Release 2025.01c
Partnership 1065 Release 2025.01b
These final releases of our updated flagship products for the 2025 filing season are available for download to prepare extension and amended returns for
federal Form 1040, California Form 540, or federal Form 1065 returns for tax year 2024. Place an on-line order now and we'll send you a special
link to download and install the program. Just click the above starburst, which leads you to future, current, and prior order forms. It's fast and secure!
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64-bit compatibility!
Tax Preparer
is compatible with all versions of Windows 8, 8.1, and 10, including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions,
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, or 10 computer,
most of which are preloaded with a 64-bit version of Windows.
However, Windows 10 may require an updated print driver or a change in default settings.
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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 1, 2025.
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