Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
March 28, 2012
2012 Review of Intuit — Intuit Tax Online
Intuit — Intuit Tax Onlineproadvisor.intuit.com/product/intuit-tax-online866-676-9674 Strengths Web-based, anytime access No IT management or updating required Pay-Per-Return pricing, no startup costs Instant ramp-up/down with any number of users PC and Mac friendly Mobile app for checking status, client information, securely emailing returns From the makers of Lacerte and ProSeries Potential Limitations Lacks integration with accounting programs...…
March 28, 2012
2012 Review of Intuit — ProSeries
Intuit — ProSerieswww.proseries.com800-934-1040 From the May 2012 review of professional tax compliance systems (traditional workflow). Best Fit: Small to mid-sized firms focused on large 1040 client bases, but also with the need for varied business compliance. Firms who require workflow solutions and integration with QuickBooks. Strengths Optional scan and organize system, plus direct download of...…
March 28, 2012
2012 Review of CCH Small Firm Services – ATX
CCH Small Firm Services – ATXwww.atxinc.comPhone: 866-345-4172 Strengths: Compliance for all entities including federal and state plus local forms W-2/1099 and wage reporting options Form and interview-style input Available bundles for Workflow, Research and Accounting functions Integrated AR management and credit card acceptance Potential Limitations: Does not offer client portals or online tax organizers Limited...…
March 28, 2012
2012 Review of CCH Small Firm Services — TaxWise
CCH Small Firm Services — TaxWisewww.taxwise.com866-345-4171 Strengths Compliance for all entities at federal and all states Form-based interface, friendly navigation Scan and populate feature for W-2s, 1099s and K-1s Integrated suite of products including fixed asset management, client write-up (AP and AR) and document storage Multiple client refund options, such as debit card and refund...…
March 27, 2012
2012 Review of Drake Software — Drake Tax
Drake Software — Drake Taxwww.DrakeSoftware.com800-890-9500 Strengths: Top-rated live support All-inclusive pricing includes all entities, states, e-filing, tax planning, document management, and write-up system with live & ATF Payroll New online client collaboration system Integration with GruntWorx for paperless and automated tax prep Optional debit card and bank product dispersal of proceeds Multi-office manager sync system;...…
March 27, 2012
FUND E-Z and F9 Partnership Enhances Financial Reporting Capabilities for Nonprofit Organizations
FUND E-Z Development Corp., a provider of nonprofit accounting, fundraising and HIPAA billing software solutions, has partnered with F9, independent Infor business unit, to incorporate F9 Professional Version 5 with FUND E-Z Nonprofit Accounting Software. The integration will link the FUND E-Z General Ledger data to Microsoft Excel.
March 27, 2012
Four Key Trends in Document Management Solutions
The evolution of DMS over the past ten years has been slow but steady, which is just fine because it takes time for a firm to implement all of the extended functionality.
March 27, 2012
2012 Review of RedGear Technologies — TaxWorks
RedGear Technologies — TaxWorks www.taxworks.com 800-230-2322 Best Fit: 1040-focused tax offices with occasional need for additional entities, particularly those wishing to offer integrated bank products, with bilingual options and remote data entry capabilities. Strengths Integrated support for bank products Client communication templates and e-mail integration Digital client tax organizers Data import from multiple accounting systems...…
March 27, 2012
2012 Review of TaxSlayer Pro — TaxSlayer Pro Premium
TaxSlayer Pro — TaxSlayer Pro Premium www.taxslayerpro.com 888-420-1040 Strengths All entities at federal and state level, with unlimited e-filing Built-in support for bank products, with text-messaging to clients Online return backup can act as limited portal Smart phone and remote access to firm reporting Supports the W-2 barcode scanning to automatically populate inside a...…
March 27, 2012
CCH Identifies Credits to Lower Income Taxes
As tax season comes to a close, many taxpayers are looking for possible tax breaks to help lower their taxes. However, tax credits could potentially reduce a taxpayer’s tax bill dollar for dollar, says CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and provider of tax, accounting and audit information, software and services.
March 27, 2012
Avalara Launches New Program for Accounting Professionals
Avalara's Accounting and Advisory Services Program will provide sales and use tax compliance content, educational resources and tools to CPAs, professional accountants and advisory services professionals.
March 27, 2012
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