CCH® AnswerConnect Essentials

CCH AnswerConnect is the industry’s longest-standing tax research provider. CCH AnswerConnect Essentials is designed to empower solo practitioners and small firms with quick answers from trusted sources. 

CCH AnswerConnect Essentials includes an award-winning generative AI assistant that combines Wolters Kluwer editorial expertise with advanced AI to help you find answers faster – whether that’s from a curated response from the CCH editorial team or an AI-generated answer based entirely on the trusted sources in your subscription. 

CCH AnwerConnect Essentials contains only Federal tax content. The CCH AnswerConnect Essentials package also includes:

• U.S. Master Tax Guide: The reliable and indispensable tool for professionals seeking accurate, detailed information to navigate the complexities of the U.S. tax code. This is the complete digital version and is updated annually based on tax year.
• Federal Basic Tax Topic Pages:  High-level explanatory topical-based content that covers common individual tax scenarios.
• Basic CodeConnect with 360° view: For any Code section or subsection, find IRC primary source content, Regulations, Cases, Rulings, IRS Forms & Instructions, Client Letters or tools and Publications in one easy-to-access area.
• Law, Explanation & Analysis: Expertly written explanations of tax provisions that are designed to help you interpret what the law means. This includes extensive analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
• Up-To-Date News & Insights: Tax News Highlights, CCH Tax Briefings, E&Y Tax Alerts, PwC Insights, and KPMG TaxNewsFlash and other newsletters keep you on the pulse of what’s happening.
• Client Letter Toolkit: Downloadable Federal Tax client letter templates written in plain language that can be customized for your client situations.
• Interactive Tax Calendar: create a calendar of federal tax due dates by tax type and fiscal year end.
• Other Time-saving Tools & Practice Aids: Basic Calculators, IRS Forms & Instructions, and Citator are included to help you find answers quickly.
• Guided Federal Tax Form Assistance: CCH Tax Prep Partner for 1040 returns provides how-to guidance with real-life examples, filled-in forms, tools, and interactive practice aids to help with form preparation.

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FAQ

How do I get access to state content?

• State content is available in our other packages, like Federal and Federal Pro. 
• The Federal package has Federal and State Tax Topics, deeper analysis, and is customizable by state
• The Federal Pro has everything in the Federal package plus quick answers on state specific tax treatment. The U.S. Master Depreciation Guide is also included.

How do I get access to other specialty content, like real estate, estate planning, etc.? 

• Please contact us so that a Wolters Kluwer Solutions Consultant can help you determine which package best suits your needs. Digital treatises are also available – a Wolters Kluwer Solutions consultant is best suited to help you.

How do I get access to international tax content?

• We currently do not offer packages with international tax content online. Please contact us so that a Wolters Kluwer Solutions Consultant can help you determine which package best suits your needs.