TaxBandits vs. PBRS Power BI Reports Distribution

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What is TaxBandits?

TaxBandits serves as an IRS-authorized e-filing platform that simplifies the submission of a variety of business tax documents, including 1099, W-2, W-9, 1095, 941, and 940 forms, making it a vital resource for businesses, payroll service providers, accounting firms, and online platforms to securely and accurately file from one central account. The platform offers an extensive array of features such as year-end tax filing, payroll tax submissions, ACA reporting, W-9 form management, TIN matching, recipient copy distributions, postal mailing services, e-delivery options, correction capabilities, and real-time tracking of filing statuses. Users can easily import data through several methods like Excel and Google Sheets, CSV uploads, Smart Upload, IRIS uploads, and copy-and-paste functions, while also ensuring the precision of their records before submission to the IRS, SSA, or state authorities. To further reduce errors during the filing process, TaxBandits provides built-in data validations, accuracy checks, TIN matching, EIN verification, recipient address confirmation, and compliance alerts to keep users updated. Additionally, the platform features a specialized W-9 Manager that streamlines the requesting, collecting, and organizing of W-9 and W-8 forms from vendors, all housed in a single centralized location. This organized and efficient approach not only boosts productivity but also helps ensure adherence to regulatory standards, positioning TaxBandits as a complete solution for all business tax filing needs. Furthermore, the ease of use and comprehensive support offered by TaxBandits ultimately empowers users to navigate the complexities of tax compliance with confidence.

What is PBRS Power BI Reports Distribution?

Give every customer, manager or business location the reports they need without repeatedly exporting, assembling and sending files. PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler) from ChristianSteven Software helps BI and IT teams turn recurring reporting requirements into managed workflows. Choose the reports, define the recipient rules and configure how the results should arrive. Data-driven (Dynamic) schedules can read a database query or JSON data to select report contents, adjust filters and parameters, personalize filenames and messages, and determine each destination. Update the source data as requirements change instead of maintaining a separate schedule for every recipient. Combine several outputs into one delivery: attachments in a single email, a ZIP package, a merged PDF with bookmarks or an Excel workbook containing multiple tabs where supported. Generate PDF, Excel and CSV outputs, including formatted and template-based Excel files. Apply PDF passwords and encryption before distribution. Send results to employees, customers and partners through email, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, secure file transfer, shared folders, Slack or printers. People receiving exported files do not need Power BI access. Control when work runs through recurring timetables, custom business calendars or supported operational triggers. Coordinate dataset refresh with report generation so delivery follows refresh completion. Configurable retries, failure notifications, execution history and blank-report handling help administrators oversee automated jobs. PBRS is a Windows application supporting Power BI Service, Report Server, Paginated Reports and Microsoft SSRS. Its REST API also enables supported reporting workflows to be managed and launched from business systems and customer portals. For organizations outgrowing basic subscriptions or individually built Power Automate flows, PBRS centralizes report personalization, packaging and distribution.

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Integrations Supported

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

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Integrations Supported

Google Sheets

Dropbox

Google Docs

Google Drive

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft SharePoint

Power BI Embedded

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

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API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Pricing Information

$5.95 per form

Free Version

Pricing Information

$249.59 per month

All PBRS functionality for new customers using Power BI Pro. Includes one installation, up to 100 peak report outputs, unlimited server application users, unlimited API access, technical support and software updates. Billed annually at $2,995.08, equivalent to $249.59 per month. Eligibility and renewal terms apply.

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Supported Platforms

SaaS

Android

iPhone

iPad

Supported Platforms

Windows

On-Prem

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Webinars

Company Facts

Organization Name

TaxBandits

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.taxbandits.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

ChristianSteven Software

Date Founded

2002

Company Location

United States

Company Website

go.christiansteven.com/power-bi-report-scheduler

Categories and Features

Corporate Tax

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Tax Compliance

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Categories and Features

Business Intelligence

PBRS enhances business intelligence processes by streamlining the distribution of Power BI reports to the intended audience. BI teams can effortlessly share customized information tailored to specific customers, departments, and locations, eliminating the need for repeated file exports or the hassle of managing multiple delivery timelines. Utilize SQL or JSON data to customize each recipient's reports, including filters, parameters, formats, and delivery locations. Synchronize dataset updates with report creation, and then distribute outputs in formats such as PDF, Excel, CSV, or compiled report packages. PBRS is compatible with Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports, and Microsoft SSRS. It operates within your Windows environment and facilitates output delivery via email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, and various other supported platforms. External recipients can obtain exported files without requiring access to Power BI.

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Reporting

Streamline the creation and distribution of regular reports using PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler). This tool facilitates the generation of outputs from Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports, and Microsoft SSRS. Customize reports for specific recipients by utilizing data-driven (Dynamic) filters and parameters. You can export files in PDF, Excel, and CSV formats as applicable, apply formatting or templates in Excel, and combine various reports into a single email, ZIP file, bookmarked PDF, or multi-tab workbook. Schedule reporting jobs to run at regular intervals, on personalized calendars, in response to certain business events, or following the completion of dataset refreshes. Distribute the final files via email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, network folders, and more. PBRS is installed within your Windows environment and offers features such as PDF protection, management of blank reports, adjustable retries, notifications, and a history of executions for seamless unattended reporting tasks.

Email Reports

Report Export

Scheduled / Automated Reports