HowardSoft Tax Preparer
6.3#119 in tax softwareFrom $229 a yearWindows
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WISO Steuer
9.0#1 in tax softwareFrom €35.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | HowardSoft Tax Preparer | WISO Steuer |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Camas, Washington, United States | Neunkirchen, Germany |
| Intended users | HowardSoft presents Economy as intended for individuals and Standard or Premium as professional preparer packages. | The maker describes the product as suitable for employees, self-employed people, retirees, landlords, families, and beginners. |
| Platforms | HowardSoft describes Tax Preparer as Windows software and lists compatibility from Windows XP through Windows 10, including 32-bit and 64-bit versions. | WISO Steuer is available in a browser, as apps for iOS and Android, and as installable software for Windows and Mac; the browser version can be used on Linux. |
| Purpose | Tax Preparer is tax preparation software for professional preparers and individuals with complex returns. | WISO Steuer guides users through preparing and submitting German income tax returns. |
| Return limit | Economy allows up to 15 returns, while Standard and Premium allow unlimited returns. | One license allows users to submit up to five tax returns. |
HowardSoft Tax Preparer plans
- Economy Level$229 a year
- Standard Level$329 a year
- Premium Level$469 a year
- Tax Preparer 1040 Economy Level$229 a year
- Tax Preparer 1040 Standard Level$329 a year
- Tax Preparer 1040 Premium Level$469 a year
WISO Steuer plans
- TestversionFree
- Vorteils-Abo€35.99 a year
- Einzelkauf€45.99, paid once
Pick HowardSoft Tax Preparer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WISO Steuer if…
WISO Steuer is for people with unlimited tax liability in Germany who need to file income tax returns. Its stated audience includes employees, self-employed people, retirees, landlords, families and beginners.