Mary Girsch-Bock

Contributing Writer

Mary Girsch-Bock is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary has been a featured regular contributor to CPA Practice Advisor since 2002, and she has also been published in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com.  She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of Real Business Solutions W2 Mate

W2 MateReal Business Solutionswww.realtaxtools.com800-507-1992 From the 2017 reviews of W-2 and 1099 preparation systems. W2 Mate is part of Real Business Solutions’ menu of W2 and 1099 products. W2 Mate is designed to run on a desktop computer, but network installation is available as well. W2 Mate is suitable for business owners as well as...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of Spokane Computer MAG-FILER

MAG-FILERSpokane Computermagfiler.spokanecomputer.com800-565-6576 From the 2017 reviews of W-2 and 1099 preparation systems. MAG-FILER, from Spokane Computer is an on-premise W-2 and 1099 processing and filing solution that is suitable for accounting firms of any size. Installed on a desktop or network, the product does not offer online or mobile access. MAG-FILER supports both paper and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of Tenenz Laser Link

Laser LinkTenenzwww.Tenenz.com From the 2017 reviews of W-2 and 1099 preparation systems. Laser Link from Tenenz, Inc. is well suited for accountants that are looking for a stand-alone year-end compliance tool. The product is now available in two versions; Laser Link with 25 Free E-File, and Laser Link XL with Unlimited E-File. Laser Link is...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of American Riviera Software – Magtax

MagtaxAmerican Riviera Softwarewww.magtax.com From the 2017 reviews of W-2 and 1099 preparation systems. Magtax from American Riviera Software is suitable for both professional accountants and business owners processing W-2s and 1099s in-house. Magtax is available in two versions; Standard and Professional, with the professional version supporting more forms, as well as offering more advanced importing...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of Wolters Kluwer W2/1099

W2/1099Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accountingwww.cchsfs.com/professional-accounting-software/w2-1099.aspx800-375-9542 From the 2017 reviews of W-2 and 1099 preparation systems. W2/1099 from Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting is well suited for smaller accounting firms that use or plan to use other CCH products. W2/1099 is not designed to be used as a stand-alone W2/1099 processing application. W2/1099 is designed to...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of AMS Software W-2 and 1099 Forms Filer

W-2 and 1099 Forms Filer – 1099-Etc.Advanced Micro Solutions (AMS)www.1099-etc.com800-536-1099 From the 2017 reviews of W-2 and 1099 preparation systems. W-2 and 1099 Forms Filer is designed for accountants who offer payroll and year-end filing services to their clients. The product is part of Advanced Micro Solutions (AMS) 1099-Etc. Suite of related products. W-2 and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 25, 2017 

2017 Review of W-2 and 1099 Preparation Systems

What many business owners fail to understand is that processing 1099s is a year-long job, not one to start at year end. One company I worked for years ago had five staff accountants that had to dedicate eight hours a day for an entire week to process ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 24, 2017 

2017 Review of Gusto Payroll

Gusto offers solid payroll functionality, and is well suited for small to mid-sized businesses with up to 150 employees. The vendor also offers discount pricing for accountants that choose to use the product to offer payroll services to their clients.

Mary Girsch-Bock

April 24, 2017 

2017 Review of CYMA Payroll

CYMA Payroll from CYMA is well suited for mid-sized businesses that have at least 50 employees. Though the product can be utilized as a stand-alone payroll solution, it works best in conjunction with other CYMA applications. Professional accountants ...

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