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September 12, 2011 

Tenenz — Laser Link

800-888-5803 www.tenenz   2011 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit Small practices managing year-end compliance processes for multiple small businesses. Strengths Easy interface & data entry. Free e-filing. Good forms support. Inexpensive. Potential Limitations Limited import options & does not export. No built-in invoicing functionality. Minimal online support, but live support is free.   Summary &...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2011 

An Evolution in CPE: Integrating the Tablet, Wi-Fi and the Cloud

New learning model takes onsite CPE to the next level of engagement Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a required component of an accounting professional’s life, and today there is no shortage of online and onsite sessions available. Both types of CPE learning, face-to-face and web-based, provide attendees with valuable, timely information required to remain current...…

John Higgins

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September 9, 2011 

Advanced Micro Solutions — 1099-Etc

800-536-1099 www.1099-etc.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Accounting practices performing after-the-fact payroll, quarterly and year-end information reporting for multiple clients. Strengths Excellent interface, client management screens. Extensive federal, state & local forms library along with e-filing. Option for outsourcing printing & mailing of all recipient copies. Imports from outside accounting & other programs...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 9, 2011 

Personal Property Pro – property tax software

Personal Property Pro is downloadable software that automates, calculates and prints business personal property tax returns for use in all 398 counties in Texas, Florida and Oklahoma. Personal Property Pro provides you: Affordability, starting at just $195 An intuitive and easy-to-use interface Superior product performance Powerful reports State-approved forms where applicable Free and outstanding technical...…

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September 9, 2011 

IDMS, Inc. — Account Ability Tax Form Preparation

888-IDMS-inc (436-7462) www.IDMSinc.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Professionals with multiple mid- to large-sized clients managing year-end compliance and ATF payroll for multiple entities. Strengths Multiple data-entry views, management dashboards. Good managerial reporting options, output formats. Print & mail outsourced service. Strong Help utility & assistive features. Built-in document management with secure emailing....…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 9, 2011 

Spokane Computer, Inc. — MAG-FILER

866-440-5471 www.SpokaneComputer.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.25 Best Fit Practices seeking a simple system for managing multiple clients, with support for all federal and state year-end compliance requirements. Strengths Intuitive interface, client management screens. Import from Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree & text files. Multiple file output options. Print/mail service bureau option. Potential Limitations No...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 9, 2011 

AccountantsWorld — After-the-Fact Payroll

866-999-1366 www.AccountantsWorld.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Fit Firms managing year-end compliance and ATF payroll for multiple entities. Strengths Strong multi-client views, dashboards. Web-based system provides remote access. Integration with larger web-based suite. Comprehensive forms support. Electronic filing of federal and state quarterly forms, W-2 and 1099   Potential Limitations No built-in invoicing functionality,...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 9, 2011 

American Riviera Software Corp. — Magtax Professional

805-504-1366 www.magtax.com   2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Fit Firms managing year-end compliance for multiple businesses, with built-in electronic filing for federal and supported states. Strengths Comprehensive forms, reporting capabilities. Output to various file formats. Excellent QuickBooks integration. Strong Help utility/assistive features. Potential Limitations No built-in invoicing functionality. Does not provide 940-series forms.   Summary...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 9, 2011 

1099 Fire — 1099 Fire and W-2 Fire

480-460-9311 www.1099fire.com   2011 Overall Rating 4 Best Fit Small and mid-sized businesses; for in-house use, although it does support multiple EINs. Strengths Multiple options for print, e-filing, various forms. Good multi-staff access capabilities. Outsourced print/mail service option. Potential Limitations Basic multi-client management utilities. Limited built-in help functionality.   Summary & Pricing The 1099 Fire...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 9, 2011 

What Today’s Most Trusted Advisor Needs to Know

Over the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to get out on the road and attend several tradeshows and conferences for the tax and accounting profession. This has allowed me to talk to a lot of practitioners, and I’ve been hearing the same thing from many of you: The role of tax and accounting…

Jim Baker

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September 8, 2011 

FormMagic, Inc. — Tax-Mate 1099

888-746-0440 www.FormMagic.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.5 Best Fit Accounting firms with large client bases, with varied import/integration needs. Strengths Strong multi-client management tools. Multi-user level security. Multiple data entry options. Built-in diagnostics. Potential Limitations Limited local forms. Lacks client billing/invoicing center. Summary & Pricing Tax-Mate provides a comprehensive 1099 and W-2 solution, with strong...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon