Pull in the right numbers the first time
Legacy tools rely on OCR (Optical Character Recognition), which turns images into text but does not understand context or relationships. They struggle with messy or low-quality scans, leading to missing fields and broken connections. Can you really be sure about your prep when the technology is just guessing? Juno combines OCR with computer vision and foundational models to read documents as complete tax forms, connect related data across pages, and flag uncertainty instead of guessing.
"With our previous tool, it seemed like it did a good job importing, but I never really knew where things went. It could import something somewhere in the return and I wouldn't even know it went there."
— CPA, firm preparing 300+ returns per year
Real-time work vs. waiting on processing queues
With Juno, you can drop in bulk PDFs and keep working. There are no processing queues and no need to re-export and re-enter data when something changes. Legacy tools often mean slow turnaround times and delays when reprocessing is needed, which adds friction right when time is tight. If you're not sure your prep software can keep up during crunch time, that's a problem.
"The process with Juno feels way faster. With our old tool, we were submitting binders and then waiting until the next day to work on them, which was always really annoying."
— CPA, regional firm
Straightforward pricing vs. complexity-based surprises
Juno pricing is straightforward and consistent per return, and includes access to the full Juno platform. There are no complexity tiers to decode and no surprises at the end of the month. Legacy prep tools often price by return complexity and product tier, which can make budgeting harder as volume and client mix change.
"With our old software, if you buy units early they're cheap, but the price goes up every month. By February or March, you're paying more than double per unit."
— Firm owner, high-volume tax practice
A connected review workflow vs. PDF markup alone
Juno gives you a clean Binder interface with stamps, notes, drawers, calculator tape, sign-offs, and built-in Review insights that surface mismatches and missing items. It feels familiar, but more connected to the rest of your workflow. Legacy binder tools are familiar too, but largely limited to PDF markup. Sure, your prep gets organized, but are you actually catching the issues that matter?
"Our old tool would throw files into the binder, but it wouldn't really do anything with them. They were there, but not usable."
— CPA, firm handling complex source documents
Fast, hands-on onboarding with no implementation fee
Juno is fast to implement because you see real results on day 1. During a hands-on onboarding call, your team walks through an actual return, connects your tax software, applies org-level settings once, and exports a draft return into your existing system. There is no implementation fee, and ongoing support comes from real tax pros, with clear guides and direct access to experienced practitioners who have been in your shoes.
"The first year we tried our previous tool, we ran into so many installation issues that it wasn't fully working until April, right in the middle of tax season."
— Firm owner
Continuous improvement vs. standing still
Juno is actively updated with new forms, review checks, and workflow improvements shipped regularly. It reflects what firms are dealing with right now. Legacy prep tools are often described by users as largely unchanged for years. When a tool stops improving, how sure can you be that your prep is keeping up?
"Compared to our old software, it feels like Juno is actually being worked on. Our previous tool just feels like it's sitting there, while Juno keeps getting updates and new forms."
— CPA, established firm
A complete tax automation platform
Juno brings prep, review, assistance, and advisory into 1 connected platform, so each step builds on the last. You move from documents to data entry to review to planning without switching tools. Legacy prep software focuses primarily on extraction and PDF review, leaving you to stitch together the rest.
"I like the idea behind our previous tool, but it's very limited, and the technology isn't quite there yet. It's functional, but it's also ridiculously expensive."
— CPA, firm owner
Why modern firms are switching to Juno
You don’t have to start over to switch
Get set up
Create an account in about a minute. Juno is built to fit alongside the tax software and processes you already use, not replace them.
Use it on real returns
Bring in an actual client file or question and work the way you normally would. Your binder, review habits, and workflow stay intact.
Get support from tax pros
Onboarding and ongoing help come from experienced tax professionals who understand busy season and how firms really work.
Simple, predictable pricing
Pricing is per return and stays straightforward, so you can move forward without disruption or surprises.