--- description: Review of Account Ability Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Account Ability | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Compliance Software](/directory/4363/compliance/software) > [Account Ability](/software/64873/account-ability) # Account Ability Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/64873/account-ability Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/64873/account-ability?page=2) > Account Ability is a compliance management software designed to help small to midsize businesses maintain SSA, IRS and State copies which can be printed or e-filed on IRS approved forms. Key features include audit management, compliance tracking, workflow automation, file storage and forms creation. Teams using Account Ability can access laser and continuous tax forms, Labor Law posters, envelopes, and income tax presentation supplies from the built-in Forms Division module. The Manifest Management and Testing dialog allows organizations to manage clients' 1094/1095 submissions from a single platform. The integrated browser stores information related to Password, User ID, TCC, EIN and PIN required by SSA Business Services Online (SSA BSO) and IRS FIRE. Account Ability helps users generate electronic wage reports compliant with SSA EFW2 (formerly MMREF-1) specifications that are accepted by most American states. The free PDF WRITER (IDMSPDF) enables institutions to write recipient returns on distinct PDF files. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 219 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 219 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Integrated Data Management Systems - **Location**: Melville, US - **Founded**: 1984 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 499.95 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Network Ready Server License. Includes 500 concurrent users. Order before October 1 and save $100. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Activity Tracking - Audit Management - Compliance Tracking - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Compliance Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4363/compliance/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Connecteam](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/109560/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5059 reviews) 2. [ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/435150/manageengine-network-configuration-manager) — 4.5/5 (281 reviews) 3. [Scrut Automation](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/514978/Scrut) — 4.9/5 (138 reviews) 4. 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I have been using the software for more than 12 years now and honestly I can't find anything negative to say. > > In order to comply on time with the strict timelines set up by the IRS, Account Ability makes the process very smooth and easy. ----- ### "Account Ability Software" — 5.0/5 > **Mary** | *25 February 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use with great database setup and lookup > > **Cons**: No customer worksheets available for printout and mailing > > I have been using for many years and will continue to use. ----- ### "Peachin Group" — 4.0/5 > **Lisa** | *7 June 2022* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The support if I have any questions is amazing and always helpful in getting my questions answered/problems solved. > > **Cons**: There is nothing that I don't like but if I had to pick one area to be upgraded it would be the process of the rollover for clients with corrected returns. ----- ### "Top Notch Support" — 5.0/5 > **Alison** | *25 February 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Account Ability makes preparing 1099s so easy. The phone support is top-notch and they have always solved any problem I encountered, even if it was not software related, but with the system as a whole. Kudos\! > > **Cons**: Correction clients are tricky, but phone support has always been able to help ----- ### "Highest Recommendation\!" — 5.0/5 > **Kathy** | *28 February 2025* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The product is great. The customer services is excellent\! We have used their software for over 15 years. Highly recommend\! > > **Cons**: I have had no negative experiences with Account Ability. > > Whenever I have had a question, they are there to walk me through the answer. We have done screen sharing in some cases, which has been very helpful. I only use this once a year to transmit. They are happy to give me a refresher if I need it\! ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/64873/account-ability?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/64873/account-ability) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data