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Host Intuit Lacerte on Our Cloud Desktop

Be more agile and efficient in your tax processing with Intuit's Lacerte software. Intuit's Lacerte tax software offers a great solution because it provides benefits like eSignatures, complicated e-filing, e-organizer, tax diagnostics, analysis, varied planning tools and more. Combine the power of Apps4Rent's cloud technology with Lacerte tax software to get the best of your tax journey from research, preparation and filing. Host Lacerte tax software on our Cloud Desktop now!

User Friendly

Works just like your physical desktop

Get the same experience as using Lacerte on your physical desktop. We offer our customers a choice of Windows 7, 8, or 10 look-and-feel on their Cloud Desktop.

Accessible anywhere on all popular devices

Access Lacerte from your home, office, or even on-the-go from Mac, PC, Chromebooks, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. Keep your accounts up-to-date from everywhere!

Supports all versions of Lacerte

We host all the available versions and packages for Lacerte tax software offered by Intuit. Bring your own Lacerte licenses. We will set it up on cloud for you.

Works with all local devices

Need to print to a local printer from your Lacerte tax on cloud? You can easily connect your printer and other external devices such as scanners, storage, and multiple monitors.

Safe, Secure, Reliable

Get Lacerte with 99.9% uptime

You want your Lacerte in the cloud available when you need it. That's why, you get Lacerte with 99.9% uptime, the same service level guaranteed by Microsoft for Office 365.

Data backup on a daily basis

Your data on the Cloud Desktop has daily data backup, something small business otherwise fail to do on their own, leaving them vulnerable in case of hardware or software failure.

Includes Windows Defender and firewall

The customer data can be at risk of hackers, malware, and viruses. Our Cloud Desktops are protected by a best-of-the-breed firewall and anti-virus software Windows Defender.

Based in top-tier data centers

Our cloud infrastructure is based in SSAE 16 certified data centers in New York City and New Jersey, meeting the security standards of top banks and financial institutions.

Flexible as per Requirements

Add/subtract users as per your needs

With time, your business requirements change. We have very flexible plans that are designed according to your requirements. Upgrade users, storage, RAM, vCPUs at any point in your subscription.

No lengthy contracts. Pay monthly

We do not tie our customers with lengthy contracts. We adopt a 'pay-as-you-go' model which means you pay monthly. It includes free setup and comes with a 15-Day Money Back Guarantee.

Add third-party apps on same desktop

In addition to Lacerte software, you can add several third-party Windows applications on your Cloud Desktop. Your Cloud Desktop comes pre-installed with many free applications and tools.

24/7/365 expert support

If you face any technical problems on Cloud Desktop related to Lacerte, contact us 24/7/365 via chat, email or phone. We respond within 15 minutes with a quick resolution thereafter.

Inclusive of All the Features

Pre-installed free applications and tools

Your Cloud Desktop has pre-installed free applications: IE, Firefox, Chrome, Windows Media Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Remote Desktop, MS Paint, Notepad, Notes, Open Office.

Apps that integrate with Lacerte

Install your own software subscriptions that integrate with Lacerte – Bills.com, Expensify, BigTime IQ. Unlike other competitors, we do not charge anything extra for additional applications.

Office 365 ProPlus available

Office 365 ProPlus includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, Skype for Business, 1 TB space/user on OneDrive for Business. Get Office 365 ProPlus at $13/user/month.

Secure data connection with SSL

Your data connection is safe with "Secure Sockets Layer" (SSL) certification. Whenever you connect to our Cloud Desktop with Lacerte, all your details are encrypted in a safe environment.

Quality Service at Low Price

Competitive prices in the market

We have always been known in the industry for high quality service at low prices. Our mission is to proliferate the cloud business among the masses, and our low pricing reflects just that.

Experienced player in Lacerte hosting

Since a decade, we have hosted accounting and tax applications such as Lacerte, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Lacerte and Drake on our Cloud Desktop. We truly understand the needs of accountants.

Microsoft-certified CSP

We are a Microsoft-certified Tier-1 Cloud Solution Provider with Gold certification. Our key team members have worked for Microsoft in the past. Therefore, we know the cloud business very well.

Over 10,000 customers served

We have served over 10,000 customers, including all kinds of businesses, over the last 15 years across more than 90 countries. We are not just any other cloud hosting company, we are Apps4Rent.

CASE STUDY: CPAs Benefitting from Cloud Desktops, Colorado

CPAs needed the the flexibility for their permanent and temp staff to work on tax software like Lacerte from anywhere during all hours. Here's how cloud desktops helped.

Read More

Serving Over 10,000 Businesses in More Than 90 Countries

Intuit Lacerte Tax Software on Cloud in 3 Easy Steps:



STEP 1

Select the Right Plan

Based on the number of users, buy the recommended plan from the table below.

STEP 2

Add Users During Signup

During signup, request us for add-on users
@$18/user/month.

STEP 3

Install Lacerte

Once your virtual desktop is ready, install specific Lacerte and other applications
you need.


Users Recommended Plan Add-on Users Total RAM vCPUs Total Disk Space Total Monthly Price Buy Now
1 Dedicated Bronze 0 2 GB 2 40 GB $24.95
2 Dedicated Silver 1 4+1 GB 2 65 GB $55.95
3 Dedicated Silver 2 4+2 GB 2 65 GB $71.95
4 Dedicated Silver 3 4+3 GB 2 65 GB $87.95
5 Dedicated Silver 4 4+4 GB 2 65 GB $103.95
6 Dedicated Gold 5 8+5 GB 4 100 GB $154.95
7 Dedicated Gold 6 8+6 GB 4 100 GB $170.95
8 Dedicated Gold 7 8+7 GB 4 100 GB $186.95
9 Dedicated Gold 8 8+8 GB 4 100 GB $202.95
10 Dedicated Gold 9 8+9 GB 4 100 GB $218.95

Why Apps4Rent as Your Hosting Partner for Lacerte?

There are many cloud providers which offer Lacerte hosting services, but only a few can claim our following achievements:

  • We have served over 10,000 businesses - from small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
  • We have over 14 years of experience in Cloud hosting business, including accounting and tax applications such as Drake, Sage/Peachtree, QuickBooks, UltraTax, MYOB, ATX; business applications such as Office 365, and cloud infrastructure such as virtual desktops, servers, and private cloud.
  • We have Microsoft Gold Certification in Small & Midmarket Cloud Solutions, and Application Development. We also have Microsoft Silver Certification in Collaboration and Content.
  • We are a Tier-1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider for Office 365 and Azure.
  • We provide superb 24/7 support by chat, email, and phone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Do I need to bring own license for Lacerte tax software?

Yes. You bring your own Lacerte licenses and we will set it up on our Cloud Desktop.

2. Does it support all versions of Lacerte tax software on a Cloud Desktop?

Yes. Apps4Rent’s Cloud Desktops support all the desktop versions and packages of Lacerte tax software offered by Intuit.

3. How does getting the Lacerte on your Cloud Desktop help my business?

Being able to access your Lacerte and other installed software applications from anywhere anytime is the biggest advantage of Cloud Desktop. Cloud hosting is also budget-friendly and hassle-free in the long run. You can access Lacerte from any device be it Mac, Windows, Android or iOS devices, or Chromebooks. Your data is safe and backed up regularly, your applications are available 24/7, and our team is protecting your infrastructure 24/7. Apart from the obvious benefits of cloud hosting, it saves a lot of time as most of the process are automated that cut down man hours for internal jobs.

4. What do I need to do on my part after moving Lacerte on Apps4Rent's cloud desktop? Why take it to the cloud?

You just need to relax. Apps4Rent will take care of everything and try to resolve issues which we can do it in our capability. If there are issues that require escalation, we will notify you via your registered email ID. In any case, you can always connect to our 24/7 support via phone, chat or email to get your questions answered.

5. Is my crucial business data secure with Apps4Rent? Will there be a backup of my data?

Apps4Rent truly understands the cruciality of your data. Our cloud infrastructure is based in SSAE-certified top-tier data centers that meets highest security standards. We have Windows Defender and firewall in place to protect your data. We also abide by the GDPR policy. Also, we have daily data backups.

6. Is it easy to migrate my Lacerte software on cloud?

It is easy to migrate an on-premise installation of Lacerte software to the cloud. Take a backup of your Lacerte company files from within the Lacerte Desktop. Then install your desktop Lacerte version to the Cloud Desktop as you would do on a physical desktop. Finally, restore your data from the backup onto the Cloud Desktop.

7. Tax software need to be upgraded frequently. How does that work on cloud?

We will make sure your software is up to date all the time. Once there is an update, we will notify you so that your productivity does not go down during the crucial tax season. Don't lose speed and productivity during a crunch tax season with our excellent support.

8. Who provides support – Lacerte Support or Apps4Rent Support?

For Lacerte Support, our team will work like your internal IT team. However, our support staff will not be able to help customers with issues related to the accounting functionality itself. For accounting-related issues, you will have to work with Lacerte Support and forums. Anything related to cloud IT infrastructure, Apps4Rent is always available.

9. Can multiple users access same Lacerte desktop software?

Yes. Multiple users can simultaneously use the same Lacerte software on one Cloud Desktop. For multiple users, you need to have the appropriate Cloud Desktop plan, and multi-user Lacerte licenses. Each user gets his own desktop environment with dedicated and shared space. Account administrators can control access to applications for individual users.

10. Can I trust Apps4Rent as a go-to third party for cloud hosted Lacerte solution?

Well, we do not like to boast our achievements. But we are one of the few companies that have varied experience of cloud technology across diverse domains like accounting, business, infrastructure, real estate and more. When it comes to accounting, we have satisfied customers using our cloud services for UltraTax, Drake, QuickBooks, Sage/Peachtree, MYOB, ATX to name a few. Besides, we believe in budget pricing all while offering world-class service and support since 2003. For many of our customers, Apps4Rent has proved to be their best deal in cloud hosting.

11. Is there any contract period for Lacerte Hosting?

No. We do not like to tie our customers with any lengthy contracts. You are billed monthly.

12. What are the software solutions that I get free over the hosted platform?

IE, Firefox, Chrome, Windows Media Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Remote Desktop, MS Paint, Notepad, Notes, Open Office are some of the pre-installed software that come free with our Cloud Desktop.

13. Why should I choose Apps4Rent over other Lacerte Hosting companies?

Apart from our impeccable cloud-based services and round-the-clock support, we claim to have the lowest prices in the market. Our mission is to provide highest quality service at the lowest possible price. We also offer 15-day money back guarantee. With more than decade of experience, Apps4Rent is an established name in the industry with more than 10,000 customers Fortune 500 companies, small and medium businesses, non-profits and government agencies across more than 90 countries.

14. I am interested in Apps4Rent's Lacerte hosting services. I want to proceed. What do I need to do?

You can click on the "Buy Now" button above and you will be shown the step to proceed further. Do not hesitate to contact our support desk if you have any questions. Thank you for choosing Apps4Rent.

Connor, CPA, Queens, New York 

“We have specific requirements for tax preparation. Lacerte tax software suits our requirements perfectly. On a cloud desktop, it enhances productivity of my staff who can even work from home and on their own devices. The process becomes faster, simpler and easier with Apps4Rent’s support. We are satisfied with Lacerte as our tax software and Apps4Rent as our cloud partner."

Carter, Risk Operations Analyst, Los Angeles, California  

"We use Lacerte tax software with other integrated software because that suits our functionalities better in terms of cost. We have experienced that Apps4Rent’s pricing suits our budget without any compromise on quality. If you want to host Lacerte on cloud, I recommend you opt for Apps4Rent’s services."