Resolution and transcript monitoring · Review
IRS Solutions review: solo resolution work driven by transcript alerts
Short answer
IRS Solutions is the most complete published-price alternative for a solo resolution practice. Automatic transcript downloads, its IRS Advance Notice alerts, and a white-labeled client portal are all in one membership. It costs about twice Brevitax Pro at one user, and the practitioner still drives the strategy.
By the BestTaxSoftware.com editorial team. Updated . Prices checked on vendor sites that day.
- Our score
- 80.0 / 100
- Overall rank
- 2 of 9
- Price, one user
- $189/mo solo
How does IRS Solutions work for a one-person practice?
The pitch to a solo practitioner is that the membership is all-inclusive: the pricing page lists automatic transcript download, transcript analysis that compares what was reported to the IRS with what was filed, a CSED calculator, a white-labeled client portal, CPACharge payment processing, and invoicing, with no setup fee.
Two cost details matter at one seat. E-signatures are not unlimited: five are included, then they are bought in bundles at $1 to $2 per request. And there is no free trial; the vendor offers a 60-day refund on a first annual membership instead, so try it on the annual plan only if you have a case ready to run in those 60 days.
IRS Advance Notice is the feature solo users cite most. It flags changes on the client’s IRS account so you hear about an assessment before the client mails you the letter, which is a practical way to sell monitoring to an existing book.
What are the pros and cons of IRS Solutions?
Pros
- Published solo price, month-to-month or annual
- Transcript change alerts suited to selling ongoing monitoring
- White-labeled client portal included
Cons
- About $1,890 a year at one user, roughly double Brevitax Pro
- E-signatures capped at five, then purchased per request
- Strategy is practitioner-led; the software supports the analysis rather than comparing paths for you
Skip it if: You want a free trial before paying, or you want the software to propose the resolution path.
What does IRS Solutions cost?
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Practitioner (monthly) | $189 per month | Month-to-month; cancel at end of billing cycle |
| Solo Practitioner (annual) | $1,890 per year | 12 months for the price of 10; 60-day money-back on first annual membership |
| Multi-User | $378 per month for 3 users | Every third user free |
Or $1,890 a year. No free trial; 60-day refund on a first annual plan.
How did IRS Solutions score on each criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Raw | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to first case | 15% | 8/10 | 12 / 15 |
| Learning curve | 15% | 8/10 | 12 / 15 |
| Cost at one user | 20% | 7/10 | 14 / 20 |
| Revenue per case enabled | 20% | 9/10 | 18 / 20 |
| Automation depth | 10% | 7/10 | 7 / 10 |
| IRS record handling | 10% | 9/10 | 9 / 10 |
| Client experience | 10% | 8/10 | 8 / 10 |
Which features does IRS Solutions include?
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Prepares and e-files returns | No |
| Pulls IRS transcripts under your authorization | Yes |
| Points to a resolution path (IA, CNC, OIC) | Partly |
| Builds collection-case packages (433, 656, 9465) | Yes |
| Client-facing portal or app | Yes |
| Signatures inside the product | Partly |
| Month-to-month option | Yes |
| Price shown on vendor site | Yes |
What are the alternatives to IRS Solutions?
- Brevitax Pro review
Best for adding IRS resolution to a solo practice. $79/mo per seat.
Brevitax vs IRS Solutions, compared - PitBullTax review
Best for form-heavy collection work, including state POAs. Not published.
- Canopy review
Best for one login for admin work and occasional resolution. $124/mo with resolution.
Source: IRS Solutions pricing and product pages, checked November 14, 2026.