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# Account Ability

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> 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.&#10;&#10;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.&#10;&#10;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.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 219 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## 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**: US$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.ie/directory/4363/compliance/software)

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## Reviews

### "A great company to help you comply with the IRS." — 5.0/5

> **Jaime** | *4 April 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The Support is out of this world. Easy to get a professional to help with the yearly process of filling IRS forms.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing, I like it all. 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.

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### "Great Product\!" — 5.0/5

> **Brian** | *25 February 2025* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Account Ability is easy to use, does exactly what it claims to, and makes filing our forms a cinch every year.
> 
> **Cons**: It would be nice if the mapping tool was actually part of the program; having to install that each year to import from other software is a little clunky.
> 
> We have been using Account Ability for many years, and when we've needed support, they have always been happy to help. Overall, our experience with Account Ability has been great\!

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### "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.

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### "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.

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### "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

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