Lacerte Hosting

Lacerte Tax Software Hosting

Run Intuit Lacerte from anywhere, securely in the cloud

Host your Lacerte tax software on a secure, high-performance cloud server built for CPA firms and tax preparers. Multi-user access, automatic backups, and full desktop performance — from any device, any time of year, including peak tax season.

99.99% UptimeMulti-User AccessDaily Backups24/7 Support
Why Cloud-Host Lacerte

Built for the way tax firms actually work

No servers to babysit, no version conflicts between desks, no scramble when a preparer needs to work from home during crunch week.

01

Work From Anywhere

Access Lacerte securely from your office, home, or on the road — on any Windows, Mac, or mobile device.

02

Built for Tax Season

Multiple preparers can work in the same client file simultaneously with no slowdowns during your busiest weeks.

03

Bank-Level Security

256-bit SSL encryption, MFA, and daily backups protect sensitive client SSNs, EINs, and financial data.

04

No IT Headaches

We handle installs, updates, and server maintenance, so your team can focus on returns, not troubleshooting.

The Basics

What is Lacerte hosting?

Lacerte hosting means running your licensed copy of Intuit Lacerte on a secure, remote Windows server instead of a local desktop or in-office server. Cloud Innovics installs Lacerte on enterprise-grade infrastructure and gives your firm remote desktop access to it — so the software looks and behaves exactly like the desktop version you already know, just reachable from anywhere with an internet connection.

This is different from a browser-based tax product: with Lacerte hosting you get the full, unmodified Lacerte application, including every feature, form, and add-on your firm relies on, without the limits of a copy tied to one machine.

For CPA firms and tax preparers, that means staff can log in to the same Lacerte environment from the office, a home workstation, or a client site, work on returns as a team without file-locking conflicts, and know data is backed up daily behind enterprise security — all without maintaining an in-house server.

Feature Parity

Lacerte features that work seamlessly on our cloud

Trial Balance ImportAutomatic trial balance import and tax field allocation, with easy edits before you post to the return.
Client Organizer & E-File TrackingOrganizer and e-file status tracking, accessible to every authorised preparer at once.
QuickBooks IntegrationExport Lacerte billing information directly to QuickBooks, exactly as on a local install.
Multi-Monitor SupportSide-by-side source document review and data entry across two or more screens.
Direct & PDF PrintingHigh-speed printing and PDF export through our universal printer driver.
Prior-Year CarryforwardPrior-year data conversion and client file carryforward, fully preserved during migration.
In Every Plan

Everything you need, built in

Security and backups are not an upgrade. Plans differ by users, applications, and resources — never by how well your data is looked after.

Remote Desktop Access

Multi-User Access

Daily Backup

Automatic Updates

256-bit SSL Encryption

Multi-Factor Authentication

Enterprise SSD Servers

Windows Server

99.99% Uptime

Disaster Recovery

24/7 Expert Support

Firewall Protection

Pricing

Lacerte hosting plans for every firm size

Transparent per-month pricing — no hidden setup fees. Switch tiers anytime as your firm grows through tax season.

Starter
Solo preparers
$80/mo

2 Users

2 Apps Included

6GB RAM · 10GB SSD

99.99% Uptime

MS Word, Excel & Adobe Reader

Daily Backups

24/7 Server Monitoring

Most
Popular
Growth
Firms during peak season
$150/mo

5 Users

3 Apps Included

8GB RAM · 30GB SSD

99.99% Uptime

MS Word, Excel & Adobe Reader

Daily Backups

24/7 Priority Support

Enterprise
High-volume tax practices
$300/mo

12 Users

4 Apps Included

10GB RAM · 40GB SSD

99.99% Uptime

MS Word, Excel & Adobe Reader

Daily Backups

24/7 Priority Support

Need a custom setup? Get a tailored quote for your firm’s user count and storage needs.

Add-Ons

Optional add-ons

Microsoft Office

Word, Excel, and Outlook in the cloud.

+$10 /user/mo
Additional Application

Host any other business application alongside Lacerte.

+$10 /app/mo
Extra Storage

More space as your client files grow.

+$2 /GB/mo
Dedicated Server

Your own private server for maximum performance.

Custom quote

Clients provide a valid Lacerte licence; Cloud Innovics does not sell or lease tax software.

Free Migration Assistance

We move you across

We’ll move your Lacerte software, client files, and user settings to the cloud with minimal downtime — even mid-season.

Free migration

Zero data loss

Dedicated engineer

Weekend migration available

Enterprise-Grade Security

Built to protect client data

256-bit SSL encryption

Multi-factor authentication

Daily backups & disaster recovery

Enterprise firewall protection

Anti-virus & malware protection

PhoenixNAP enterprise data centre

DATA CENTRE STANDARDSSOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSSSAE 18
How It Works

Get Lacerte running in the cloud in five steps

STEP 01

Tell us your setupShare your Lacerte version, user count, and add-ons.

STEP 02

Free consultationWe size the right server and plan for your firm.

STEP 03

Free migrationWe move Lacerte and client files with zero data loss.

STEP 04

User setupWe configure logins and permissions for your team.

STEP 05

Start filingLog in and prepare returns from anywhere.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Lacerte hosting

Is this an official Intuit-hosted version of Lacerte?+
No. Cloud Innovics is an independent, Intuit Authorized Commercial Host. We install your own licensed copy of Lacerte on our secure servers — you keep your existing Intuit licence and account.
Can Lacerte handle peak tax season traffic on your servers?+
Yes. Our enterprise SSD servers are sized for multi-user concurrency, so performance stays fast even when your whole team is filing returns during peak weeks.
Will you migrate my existing client files and prior-year data?+
Yes. Our team handles free migration of your Lacerte installation, client files, and settings, including prior-year data carryforward, with zero data loss.
Can I still integrate Lacerte with QuickBooks?+
Yes. QuickBooks integration, including exporting Lacerte billing data, works the same as it does on a local desktop install.
Do you support dual or multi-monitor setups?+
Yes. Dual and multi-monitor configurations are fully supported for side-by-side data entry and document review.
Is my client data secure?+
Yes. We use 256-bit SSL encryption, multi-factor authentication, enterprise firewalls, and daily automated backups to protect sensitive client tax data.
How quickly can my firm get started?+
Most accounts are set up and ready within 24 to 48 hours of your free consultation, so you are not left waiting during filing season.
Is there a long-term contract?+
No long-term contracts required. Start with a free 7-day trial and cancel anytime.

Ready to move Lacerte to the cloud?

Start your free 7-day trial and experience secure, high-performance Lacerte hosting.

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