UltraTax CS Hosting
Host UltraTax CS on the cloud for secure access, fast performance, and remote work flexibility built for CPAs and tax firms.
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UltraTax CS Hosting on Cloud for Tax Professionals
UltraTax CS hosting runs the desktop edition, with its federal, state and local tax modules, on high-performance cloud servers. When you host tax software this way, your team prepares and files returns from anywhere, and a dedicated server can run your other applications too.
The cloud removes the cost and upkeep of on-premise servers, gives your team and clients one place to collaborate, and keeps confidential data safe with bank-level security.
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Why Choose Sagenext for Hosting UltraTax Software on Cloud
Every business is unique in the way they function and their cloud-related objectives may not be the same. By choosing Sagenext for UltraTax CS tax hosting on the Cloud, you gain a reliable partner with the expertise, security, performance, and support to empower your tax practice for success. While cloud-based UltraTax CS offers numerous advantages, choosing the right hosting provider is crucial. Here’s why Sagenext stands out:
Real-Time
Collaboration
Several preparers can be in the same client return at once, from different cities, watching each other's entries land in real time. The kind of collaboration that lets you actually finish tax season on time.
Multi-user
Mode
UltraTax on the cloud lets your team log in from any device — desktop, laptop, or phone — without losing simultaneous access. Same returns, same files, no version-mismatch surprises.
Reduced Cost
of Ownership
No upfront server hardware to amortize. Monthly per-user pricing means you pay for exactly the resources your practice uses — no oversized infrastructure footing the bill for capacity you don't touch.
Scalability
Add users for tax season, drop them in April. Scale storage and computing power up or down on demand — your bill changes when your team size does, not before.
Performance-Driven Infrastructure
Sagenext utilizes high-performance SSD-based servers to guarantee smooth and efficient operation of your UltraTax CS software. This delivers faster processing speeds and a completely lag-free experience.
24x7 Support
Sagenext maintains a team of dedicated technical support professionals available 24/7/365 to assist you with any questions or issues you encounter.
Client Success Stories: Verified Reviews From Real Firms
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Power Up Your UltraTax CS Cloud Hosting with These Benefits
Enhanced Security
Enjoy peace of mind with bank-level security measures that protect your clients' sensitive tax data. This improves your team and work productivity even during the peak tax season.
Effortless Anywhere Access
Work on returns anytime, anywhere from any device with an internet connection. No more being confined to your office desktop. You can access the software from anywhere in the world, at any time.
Automatic Backups
Focus on what matters most – your clients – with automatic backups ensuring your data is always safe and secure. Our automatic backups are super fast and offer high performance, making your workflow reliable and smooth.
Comprehensive UltraTax CS Suite
You can have access to a comprehensive UltraTax suite like Practice CS, UltraTax Compliance Suite, e-tax filing, and many more.
Streamlined Workflow
Boost efficiency with features like real-time collaboration, allowing you and your team to work on the same files simultaneously. Our 256-bit encryption, SOC 2, and HIPAA-compliant data server safeguard your sensitive information during transmission. We also offer added security, like MFA and firewall protection.
Access Made Easy
With UltraTax CS hosting on the cloud, you can access all of your work-related tools and devices from a single platform, offering simplified access. Get your printers, storage, scanners, monitors, and devices accessible from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
Enhanced Integration Options
Once you cloud host UltraTax CS with Sagenext, you get to choose and integrate 200+ addons and tools like POS, payment gateways, and accounting tools to enhance your tax workflow.
Steps to Host UltraTax CS Software On Cloud
The Sagenext Proven Process
Get Your License
Buy a valid UltraTax CS license directly from Thomson Reuters.
Choose a Host
Pick a certified host like Sagenext, with SSAE-18 and HIPAA compliance.
Cloud Setup
Share your license and data; your provider configures the cloud.
Take a Demo
Request a guided demo that walks you through the complete setup.
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UltraTax CS Hosting FAQs
UltraTax CS Hosting is a specialized cloud-based taxation platform that allows tax professionals, CPAs and accounting firms to run the desktop version of the UltraTax CS software on secure cloud servers maintained by a third-party cloud hosting provider, rather than on their local computer or on-premise systems.
Yes, UltraTax CS is available as a cloud-based solution, allowing users to access the software and their tax data from anywhere with an internet connection. This offers flexibility and convenience for tax professionals who need to work remotely or collaborate with clients.
Starting at just $59, the cost of UltraTax CS hosting varies based on factors such as the number of users, required features, and level of support. Additional costs may apply depending on the hosting provider and the specific hosting plan chosen. For detailed pricing information, it's best to contact a hosting provider like Sagenext directly. They can provide tailored pricing plans based on your specific needs and requirements.
UltraTax CS software hosting comes with all the standard features and utilities of the desktop application combined with the benefits of the cloud like mobility, performance, agility, scalability, and security. Hosting UltraTax Software on the cloud helps you handle tax preparation and filing processes on the cloud.
Yes, you can subscribe to 7-Day Free Trial for ultratax CS hosting for free and get hands-on experience about the actual performance, efficiency, and data security. Once you find the cloud to be productive enough for your tax practice, you can choose to go full-fledged. Also, you get an additional 5% and 10% Discount on Half-Yearly and Yearly, respectively, saving you your hard-earned money.
Multi-user mode is a standard feature of the ultratax CS software hosting. To allow multiple users on the tax software, you need to purchase multiple licenses and get the application hosted on the cloud platform. Also, you need to have admin rights to enable the multi-user feature on the application.
Tax professionals, CPAs and accounting firms primarily use UltraTax CS Hosting to gain flexibility, securely store data, enhance security, and increase operational efficiency and workflow, especially to overcome the limitations of running the software locally on desktop computers.
To access the UltraTax CS software remotely, you will need to purchase a hosting plan from Sagenext and then we will cloud-host your UltraTax software and handle all maintenance. Contact us.
Yes, it is possible for multiple users to access the same tax data with UltraTax cloud hosting as we offer anywhere, anytime access with multiple user support.
Both UltraTax and Lacerte are good but it all melts down to which one do your business need as per size, requirements and scalability.
Yes, UltraTax works well with Windows 11. But users with Windows 10 may face issues after 15th October 2025, as Thomson Reuters is ending support for Windows 10.