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March 19, 2018 

Sage 50c www.sage.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. Sage 50cloud Accounting from Sage Software is a hybrid product that combines the functionality of a desktop system with the convenience of a cloud application. Sage 50cloud is scalable as well; offering three versions that are make it well suited for freelancers and small businesses alike....…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

After years of national hand-wringing about trillions of dollars in profits held abroad by U.S. multinational corporations, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December has mandated repatriation of those earnings at a greatly reduced tax rate.

March 19, 2018 

Wave www.waveapps.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. Wave is a cloud-based app designed for freelancers and very small businesses. Available for free, Wave also offers some add-on apps that are available for a small fee. Designed for flexibility, Wave also offers a mobile app for both iOS and Android smart phones and tablets....…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

Xero www.xero.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. Xero is best suited for small business owners, or accounting professionals that offer accounting and bookkeeping services to their clients. Cloud-based, Xero is available in three editions, making it suitable for even the smallest business. Xero continues to offer product enhancements on a regular basis, including...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

IRAs have been around for more than half a century and an entire cottage industry has sprung up concerning the rules for contributions and distributions.

Ken Berry, JD

March 19, 2018 

Emerging technologies have always changed the practice of accounting. Further, your clients’ businesses also change based on their choices to use technology. Emerging technology is no long “emerging” when it becomes mainstream.

Randy Johnston

March 19, 2018 

Sage Intacct www.intacct.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. Sage Intacct is a cloud-based financial management system. Formerly known as Intacct, the product was acquired by software giant Sage in July of 2017. Known now as Sage Intacct, the product has retained the features and functionality if offered prior to the acquisition. Sage Intacct...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) now in effect, creates a new deduction that lowers the tax rates on income from Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and S corporations. This lowers the effective tax rate on qualifying pass-through income from ...

March 19, 2018 

Kashoo www.kashoo.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. Kashoo offers cloud-based accounting functionality, and is best suited for small businesses. The product also offers a mobile app that works with both iOS and Android smart phones and tablets, allowing users to access the program from anywhere. Kashoo makes it easy to create an invoice,...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

Free Agent www.freeagent.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. Free Agent is an easy to use, online accounting software product designed for freelancers and very small businesses. Free Agent offers on-the-go invoicing capability, along with decent expense management and payment acceptance capabilities. Free Agent offers a user-friendly dashboard, where users can quickly access customers...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

FreshBooks www.freshbooks.com From the 2018 reviews of invoicing systems. FreshBooks is an online accounting application best suited for freelancers and very small businesses. FreshBooks really focused on client time and billing, but also offers solid invoicing capability. A mobile app is also available for both iOS and Android smart phones and tablets. FreshBooks users can...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

March 19, 2018 

These sophisticated schemes, particularly those involving micro-captive insurance shelters, can be peddled by promoters and others to avoid taxes.