One platform. Every form. Every workflow. All included in your $499/yr annual license.
Submit federal and state returns electronically through ClearFile's IRS-authorized e-filing system. Track acknowledgments in real time and get instant IRS acceptance notifications.
Schedule C income verified
Matches W-2 totals — no issues
Child tax credit — verify eligibility
Age requirement may affect credit amount
Dependent SSNs validated
All 3 dependents verified — no duplicates
ClearFile's built-in validation engine performs error checks automatically as you prepare returns. Catch common mistakes before you submit — protecting your clients and your reputation.
Every form your practice needs, all in one place. Individual, business, estate, trust, and specialty returns — federal and all 50 states included.
Individual
1040, Schedules A–H, K-1s
Business
1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040C
Estate & Trust
706, 709, 1041 and all schedules
All 50 States
Full state form libraries included
Form Categories
The same professional features — at a fraction of the price.
| Feature | ClearFile | Drake Tax | Lacerte | ProSeries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Price | $499/YR | $1,895/yr+ | $2,000+/yr | $1,500+/yr |
| Cloud-Based | ✓ | Desktop only | Partial | Partial |
| Mobile App | ✓ | Limited | — | — |
| E-Filing Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Office Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Add-on cost |
| Forms Library | 2,000+ | 1,700+ | 1,800+ | 1,600+ |
| Error Checking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Book a free 30-minute demo and we'll walk you through the entire platform.
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