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August 18, 2017 

How to Respond to Common Employee Requests

If an employee comes to you with a request for employment verification, access to his or her personnel file, a job accommodation, or someone else to pick up his or her paycheck, will you know how to respond? Here are some guidelines for handling these ...

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August 18, 2017 

23% of Professionals Regret Leaving Former Job

There are no regrets in life, they say, just lessons learned. But does that adage ring true when it comes to your career? In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, 23 percent of workers polled said they have regrets about leaving their former ...

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of CCH Axcess Tax

CCH Axcess Tax is completely cloud-based, so users will have complete access to the system from any location. CCH Axcess Tax also offers users free mobile apps for both iOS and Android tablets and smart phones which offers access to client management, ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Tax

CCH ProSystem fx Tax is part of the comprehensive CCH ProSystem fx Suite of products from Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. The product is well suited for accounting firms of all sizes, and is best utilized in an environment where other Wolters Kluwer ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Drake Tax

Drake Tax from Drake Software is well suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that primarily process 1040 returns for clients. Drake Tax also works well for small businesses as well.

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of GoSystem Tax RS

GoSystem Tax RS from Thomson Reuters is best suited for mid-sized to larger firms that process complex returns for larger organizations and individuals. One of the earliest tax compliance solutions to offer a web-based solution, GoSystem Tax RS has ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Intuit Lacerte Tax

Lacerte Tax, from Intuit is a good match for accounting firms that perform tax-related services to both businesses and individuals. Lacerte can easily handle complex tax returns and offers seamless integration with QuickBooks applications.

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of My TAXPrep Office

My TAXPrep Office from Advanced Tax Solutions is a good fit for tax preparation sites that process a high number of fairly straightforward individual and business tax returns. Ideal for firms or preparers with multiple locations, My TAXPrep Office ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Intuit ProConnect Tax Online

ProConnect Tax Online is completely web-based, with users able to access the program from any platform, including PC’s, Mac’s, and mobile devices. ProConnect Tax Online uses a per-return pricing level, with pricing available for 1040 returns and ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of Intuit ProSeries Tax

Well-suited for small to mid-sized accounting firms that primarily handle 1040 returns, ProSeries Tax from Intuit is available in two versions; Basic and Professional. Seamless integration with QuickBooks in the Professional version makes ProSeries ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of TaxSlayer Pro

TaxSlayer has over 50 years in the tax preparation business, and continues to offer solid tax compliance applications with TaxSlayer Pro. A good fit for small to mid-sized accounting firms that handle a fair number of returns, TaxSlayer Pro is ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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August 18, 2017 

2017 Review of TaxAct Professional Edition

TaxAct Professional Edition, formerly known as TaxAct Preparers Edition is well suited for small firms and sole proprietors that mainly handle high volumes of 1040 returns for individuals. Though their primary market is individuals looking to prepare ...

Mary Girsch-Bock