Number of Seats/Users: Longview Tax offers discounts based on the number of users or seats. A higher volume typically leads to a better discount structure, especially for enterprise-level usage.

Commitment to a Long-Term Contract: Discounts are often provided to companies that commit to using the service for a longer period (e.g., 1-year or 3-year contracts). A longer commitment shows Longview Tax that the company is serious and willing to invest in the platform long-term.

No Active Discounts: Companies that are not already receiving other active discounts may have a better chance of qualifying for additional discounts from Longview Tax. Longview Tax reserves discounts for new customers or those not currently under promotional pricing.

Volume or Usage Commitment: Longview Tax offers discounts if you agree to a minimum amount of usage or transaction volume. This could be based on data storage, transactions, or other metrics tied to how much you will use the platform.

Enterprise-Level Negotiation: Companies that qualify as “enterprise” due to their size or complexity (e.g., having large teams, multiple departments, or geographical presence) may be eligible for additional discounts from Longview Tax. Such companies are often in a position to negotiate for better pricing.

Early Renewal or Prepayment: Longview Tax often offers discounts if you renew early or prepay for the entire contract period. This is a common approach to securing a lower price.

Here at Spendbase, our internal data shows that Longview Tax consistently stands out as a top choice for corporate tax management among our clients. The user experience is shaped by standout features and a few areas for improvement, which we summarize below.

Top Strengths Our Clients Appreciate:

– Excel Integration: The Excel add-in is highlighted as a game changer. Our clients regularly import/export data and keep their standard Excel provisions up-to-date within Longview, making reviews and consolidation seamless and saving them hours each month.
– Scalability & Flexibility: Longview Tax’s ability to scale from mid-size teams to large enterprises means it fits a range of business sizes. Push/pull interactions with Excel allow for instant refreshes and robust report customization, limited only by the user’s imagination.
– Calculation Speed: Tax calculations, including complex state-by-state and deferred calculations, are fast and reliable—even for high-volume users. This leads to more efficient year-end closes.
– Data Management: The platform’s data consolidation capabilities make it easy to handle multiple entities and hierarchies, especially when clients are juggling several business units.
– Reporting Power: Unlimited report creation lets our clients customize outputs in ways that fit their exact needs, whether for compliance or internal strategy.

Areas Clients Want to See Improved:

– User Interface: Some clients feel the interface can be clunky and could be more intuitive. While functionality is strong, ease of navigation is an area where our clients would like enhancement.
– Cost: The per-user pricing is on the higher end, which often limits how many team members have access.
– Feature Gaps: Occasionally, clients mention missing automation around net operating loss and tax credit functionality, plus limited capabilities in interim reporting. Manual workarounds are fairly common.
– Update Transparency: Clients have mentioned that updates sometimes lack clear communication, causing confusion especially around admin and analyst roles.
– Excel Plug-in Limitations: At times, the Excel add-in only works with specific browsers, or requires frequent refreshing, adding steps to otherwise streamlined workflows.

Client Outcomes:

Our clients report that Longview Tax ultimately boosts efficiency, streamlines compliance, and simplifies tax provisioning processes—especially for teams leaning heavily on Excel. The speed of calculations and reporting keeps surprises to a minimum. Issues mainly relate to usability tweaks and price, not core functionality.

If you’re considering Longview Tax, Spendbase can help you maximize value while negotiating pricing. We’re always here to support your team’s tax tech needs and help you unlock deeper savings!