Before selecting a software system one must understand the types of systems that are available on the market today and their capabilities. The selection depends on the organization’s tax and business requirements, the capabilities of the system, the level of automation, and the ability of the users to work with the system. You may need the latest and greatest solution with all of the bells and whistles. The solution has to make sense given the requirements, costs, and available resources. Industries such as telecom and oil/gas have specific requirements that only some tax software solutions can address.