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Thinking of switching from Pro Series to Pro Connect worried about the pitfalls and is Pro Connect as robust as Pro Series. We do a lot of business returns

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Best answer by itonewbie

In terms of capability in handling returns, yes.  That's largely because it's the Lacerte engine that drives PTO.  Even the input screens are almost identical to those in Lacerte.

Since PTO/Lacerte are input-screen driven and drill down from forms is limited, this would probably be your biggest hurdle with transition.

And because PTO is a stripped-down version of Lacerte, it lacks features, flexibility, and options you're accustomed to having in PS.

I responded to a similar question recent; you may like to refer to that for more info about other factors you should consider and sign up to test run PTO for free before taking the plunge.

https://accountants-community.intuit.com/questions/1868113-if-you-switched-from-lacerte-to-proconnec...

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December 7, 2019
There will be a big 'learning curve' that you will need to deal with.  You may want to try out a several test return using ProConnect Tax Online (PTO) before making a decision to switch.  It is free to create returns, you just pay to print or e-file.
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Level 15
December 7, 2019

In terms of capability in handling returns, yes.  That's largely because it's the Lacerte engine that drives PTO.  Even the input screens are almost identical to those in Lacerte.

Since PTO/Lacerte are input-screen driven and drill down from forms is limited, this would probably be your biggest hurdle with transition.

And because PTO is a stripped-down version of Lacerte, it lacks features, flexibility, and options you're accustomed to having in PS.

I responded to a similar question recent; you may like to refer to that for more info about other factors you should consider and sign up to test run PTO for free before taking the plunge.

https://accountants-community.intuit.com/questions/1868113-if-you-switched-from-lacerte-to-proconnec...

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