Activate UltraTax CS

Action Required: Complete New Integration Setup

Open
UltraTax CS
Navigate to
Setup
,
System Configuration
.

Select the
SurePrep & SafeSend Integrations
tab, then the
Select Firm ID
button.

Select your
Firm ID
from the drop-down menu, then
OK
.

Select
Enable SurePrep Integration
(if not already selected)

Select
OK
to save all settings.
You're now set to create binders for tax year 2025!
tip
To view your connection in SurePrep, navigate to
FileRoom
,
Account Admin
,
Account Setup
,
Tax File Activation Web
,
UltraTax CS
(tab). Your UltraTax account will appear in the
UltraTax CS Firm Connection Details
section.

Go to
TaxCaddy
,
Administrative
,
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
.
Select the
Edit Multiple Clients
icon for bulk updates.
In the Excel file, assign your firm's UltraTax Account Number to all clients.
tip
Select the account number in the top cell, then drag down using the fill handle to apply to all clients
Upload the updated Excel file
using the Edit Multiple Clients feature.
You can now create DRLs for tax year 2025!

Important Reminders

Only one user per firm needs to complete this integration
The user must have permissions to access
System Configuration
in UltraTax CS
Changes apply to the entire firm account
The user completing this integration in UltraTax must also have the same email address account in
FileRoom
,
Admin
,
Users
, then
User Management
Ensure SurePrep API is enabled for your firm

One SurePrep firm account can connect to one UltraTax account (and vice versa)
If you have multiple FileRoom accounts (for example, a training account), you'll need to disconnect and select the appropriate FileRoom account in UltraTax. Use caution when disconnecting - this change applies to your entire firm and may disrupt existing binders. We recommend you carefully manage disconnection/reconnection to avoid disrupting production workflows.

If your firm is using SurePrep's SSO (legacy), then you must switch over to Thomson Reuters SSO immediately. Your firm will not be able to create binders or TaxCaddy DRL until you migrate.
SSO migration may take time to set up; we highly recommend initiating the process now.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our Support team (
sureprep.support@thomsonreuters.com
).

Common questions

Why am I not able to connect with SurePrep from UltraTax?
Check if you have SurePrep API enabled in
FileRoom
,
Account Admin
, then check if the user attempting to complete the integration in UltraTax is also added as a user in FileRoom (with the same email address). If you are still not able to connect, please contact Support.
Does this work for both Local Desktop and Virtual Office?
Yes
, this activation applies to both UltraTax CS Local Desktop and Virtual Office/SaaS in one unified process.
What if I need to create binders for 2024 and earlier tax years?
You must continue using the existing (legacy) UltraTax CS setup for 2024 and prior tax years.
Does each user at my firm need to complete this integration?
No
, only one user per firm needs to complete the integration. The user must have UltraTax CS permissions to access
Setup
,
System Configuration
What SurePrep services require this integration?
The integration is required for TaxCaddy, 1040SCAN PRO, 1040SCANverify, 1040SCAN Organize, and SPbinder services. It does not apply to customers using only the SurePrep Outsource service.
When should I complete this activation?
You must complete the integration before creating any SurePrep binders or TaxCaddy DRL.