Securely access Lacerte from any device, any location. Host your Lacerte application in the Cloud to improve the application’s accessibility, security & flexibility.
As a tax professional, your time is valuable, and client trust is everything.
By moving Lacerte to the cloud, you can access your tax files securely from anywhere, work remotely with ease, and ensure your data is always protected and backed up.
We understand your concerns about keeping sensitive client information secure, relying on cloud services during tax season, or managing new technology.
That’s why V2 Cloud offers robust security, high availability during critical periods, and a user-friendly platform that makes managing Lacerte in the cloud effortless.
As a tax professional, you need to be responsive, especially during tax season. Cloud hosting allows you to access Lacerte from any device, whether you’re at the office, visiting clients, or working late from home. No more being tied to a single workstation.
Client confidentiality is your top priority, and hosting locally can leave you vulnerable to security breaches.
V2 Cloud protects your sensitive tax data with bank-level encryption, multi-factor authentication, and automated backups, so you can meet compliance requirements without worry.
Tax season is hectic, and the last thing you need is downtime or slow software.
V2 Cloud guarantees high uptime and fast performance, ensuring Lacerte is always available when you need it most—so you never miss a filing deadline.
Managing updates, servers, and backups takes time away from your clients. With V2 Cloud, we take care of all the technical maintenance, so you don’t need to hire IT staff or worry about costly downtime.
Focus on what you do best—helping clients with their taxes.
Deciding between local-hosted and cloud-hosted Lacerte depends on your practice’s needs.
Local-hosted solutions may work for small firms with limited remote access requirements and in-house IT support. However, if your goal is to streamline workflows, improve security, and enable remote work, V2 Cloud’s Lacerte Cloud Hosting is the better choice for scalability, performance, and convenience.
Explore the comparison below to determine which option is best for your tax practice!
| Features | Local-Hosted Lacerte | Cloud-Hosted Lacerte |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility |
Limited to the office or specific network. |
Access from anywhere, on any device with internet. |
| Security |
Dependent on in-house IT and physical infrastructure. |
Advanced, bank-level encryption, regular backups, and firewalls. |
| Performance & Reliability |
Performance may be limited by hardware and network. |
High uptime guarantee, optimized for peak performance. |
| IT Management |
Requires dedicated IT staff for updates, backups, and troubleshooting. |
Fully managed service with automated updates and backups. |
| Scalability |
Requires significant investment to scale up. |
Easily scalable to meet growing business needs. |
| Cost |
High upfront costs for servers, maintenance, and upgrades. |
Predictable monthly cost, no need for hardware or maintenance. |
Lacerte Cloud Hosting offers versatile solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of various users. Here are some examples of how different sectors benefit from our hosting services:
Accounting firms can securely store and access client tax data in the cloud, collaborate with remote team members, and meet compliance standards, all while ensuring timely filings during tax season.
Tax law departments can easily manage complex tax returns for high-net-worth clients by accessing Lacerte from any location, providing real-time updates, and reducing the risk of data breaches.
Financial advisors can securely manage their clients’ tax strategies, integrate Lacerte with other financial tools, and quickly access files while traveling or working remotely.
Independent tax consultants can offer flexible services to clients by accessing Lacerte from any device, ensuring secure and efficient data handling without needing in-house IT support.
We offer tailored plans through which our customer success team can guide you.
Just as when buying a laptop, choose how much memory and processing power you need.
Securely provide your Lacerte license to install it on your cloud computer.
Log into your V2 Cloud portal and use Lacerte as if you had it installed on your desktop.
See the full list of features for each plan.
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“I’ve been using V2 Cloud for over 2 years now, and it has been fantastic. Our productivity has increased as we can all work off the same server. I recommend V2 Cloud to any business in search of a secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud desktop solution.”
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I’ve been using V2 Cloud for over 2 years now, and it has been fantastic. Our productivity has increased as we can all work off the same server. I recommend V2 Cloud to any business in search of a secure, reliable and cost-effective cloud desktop solution…
Perm Persaud
Owner of Ark Accounting & Tax PC
As a small business with very few employees all the alternatives required minimum order commitment and exceeded our budget. V2 Cloud help us setup the machine we needed and also install our accounting software.
A virtual desktop is similar to a normal computer desktop, but everything is on a software package and runs on a cloud server. Multiple virtual desktops can be run on a single server, which eases the collaboration between users and reduces costs. A virtual desktop solution is a way of deploying multiple virtual desktops similar to a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
Creating a virtual desktop can be difficult and depending on the provider you’re with, it can require IT skills and certifications. That’s different with V2 Cloud’s virtual desktop services—you can create a virtual desktop in 20 minutes. Simply create an account, build your virtual desktop in the cloud, and after 20 minutes you can start using it.
The cost of virtual desktops is determined based on user licenses and resource requirements, including CPU and RAM. The standard package typically includes a set of computing resources, such as multiple CPUs and RAM allocation, bundled with a per-user licensing fee. For users distributed across different locations, dedicated virtual desktops may be required, as shared resources may not be feasible.
You can check our packages here to explore the available configurations and pricing options.
Virtual machines or VM, are virtualized computing environments similar to physical computers. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure or VDI is a system that is using VMs to provision virtual desktops and applications. You can keep in mind that VDI > VM > Virtual Desktops. VDI is the infrastructure where your virtual machines are hosted and those virtual machines have virtual desktops.
Virtual desktops are notoriously safe because your data never leaves the cloud. Virtual desktop solutions are usually safer than physical desktops. Since no business data is stored on the physical machine, multiple layers of security and encryptions are built-in with cloud desktops. Multifactor authentication(MFA) and single sign-on(SSO) on a cloud PC are protecting end-users way more than mixing personal data with business data on a physical desktop.
There are many advantages to using virtual desktop software. The key aim of virtual desktops is to better manage workloads by transforming traditional computing to be more scalable, efficient, and economical. Virtual desktop software is quickly being adopted by organizations and the academic community due to its ability to offer a reduction of investment outlays and operating costs. Some benefits of virtual desktop software are:
– Simplified management
– Increase productivity
– Flexible and cost-effective
– Environmentally friendly
