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September 12, 2011 

CPAsites, LLC — CPAsites.com

www.cpasites.com   Best Fit If you want a custom website, then CPAsites.com could be your go-to solution. Founded in 1997, CPAsites.com prides itself on being owned and managed by CPAs. The primary differential is its focus on designing custom sites for client firms. Strengths All sites are custom sites with no minimum/maximum page counts. Clients...…

Scott Cytron

buildyourfirm_10352766

September 12, 2011 

Build Your Firm — Website Development and Internet Marketing

http://websites.buildyourfirm.com   Best Fit  Build Your Firm intentionally focuses on the small firm as its primary customer. Strengths Over 95 modifiable templates available. Customization services offered. Variety of free add-ons such as file transfer, logo integration, credit card processing, e-commerce, spam filtering, portals, etc.) Provides statistics for site tracking; also integrates with Google Analytics and...…

Scott Cytron

 Only Need a Few W-2s or 1099s? WageFiling.com Offers Pay-As-You-Go Option

September 12, 2011 

Only Need a Few W-2s or 1099s? WageFiling.com Offers Pay-As-You-Go Option

361-884-1500 www.wagefiling.com Small businesses are often the ones least prepared for the challenges of tax season, especially when they find out that it actually starts in January with preparation of last year’s W-2s and 1099s. With good financial management and advice from a great accountant, they can be better prepared. But if they only have...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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September 12, 2011 

EG Systems, Inc. — The W-2/1099 Filer

800-264-3155 www.W21099.com    2011 Overall Rating 4.75 Best Fit Professional practices with large client rosters for whom they provide year-end reporting. Strengths Excellent multi-client management functionality. Comprehensive state, federal & local form support. Multiple batch filing & printing options. Good integration capabilities. Barcoding of W-2s & SSN masking. Automated, free web-based data backup. Potential Limitations...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

tenenz_10369228

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

ams_10369233

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...…

idms_10369242

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