Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Spokane Computer Inc – MAG-FILER
With MAG-FILER, professionals can manage the entire year-end reporting process for multiple clients. The software supports federal and state e-filing for 1099s and W-2s. Other features include data verification and batch printing on blank paper or pre-printed forms. Basic System Functions – 4 Stars MAG-FILER can be installed on individual workstations used by multiple users....…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of WageFiling 2013
Best Fit: Firms with a low volume of returns and wish to work completely online Strengths: Completely web-based solution Complete print and mail services available Potential Limitations: Limited import options Built-in billing and invoicing features not available WageFiling is a completely web-based solution for filing W-2 and 1099 forms, offering pay-per-form filing. Users can sign...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of Tenenz – Laser Link – W2/1099
TFP and Laser Link, reviewed below, are both traditional W-2/1099 filing solutions offered by Tenenz. Both products have the same features, such as free e-filing, various security options and the ability to manage multiple clients. The major difference between the two is the printing options. TFP is used to print on pre-printed W-2 and 1099...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of AccountantsWorld After-the-Fact Payroll
AccountantsWorld provides web-based solutions for accounting, bookkeeping, live and after-the-fact payroll, document management, website building, practice management and financial planning utilities. AccountantsWorld’s payroll software includes W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end compliance features. This review looks at their After-the-Fact Payroll offering. Basic System Functions – 4.75 Stars After-the-Fact Payroll is a comprehensive cloud-based solution, providing...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of FormMagic, Inc. – Tax-Mate 1099
Tax-Mate 1099 by FormMagic allows users to print and electronically file year-end information forms. Compatible with both Mac and PC, Tax-Mate 1099 comes in four versions: Print, Print+, Transmittal and Advisor. This review is of the comprehensive Advisor version. Basic System Functions – 4.5 Stars Tax-Mate Advisor is a comprehensive management, filing and printing solution for accounting...…
October 31, 2013
2013 Review of IDMS, Inc. – Account Ability Tax Form Preparation
Account Ability by IDMS is a year-end compliance and ATF payroll solution. The software supports multiple clients and the most commonly processed forms, as well as importing from Excel or other formatted text files and TIN matching. Users can file forms electronically and either self-print on plain or pre-printed forms or outsource printing through the...…
October 31, 2013
Creating a Pain-free Business
Intuit’s New Open Platform Strategy Seeks to Alleviate SMB Pain Points by Offering Open Integration
October 31, 2013
Building a Company is Like Raising Kids
Bill.com is the second company that I have started and it is the fourth startup where I have been part of the founding team. And as I think about all the challenges in growing a company from nothing to something, I am struck by how similar being a parent is to growing a company. From…
October 31, 2013
Lose Some Weight — Carry Less Technology!
Many of us spend the majority of our time in the office with a few meetings around town. Others are road warriors that spend much of their life on the road and in hotels.
October 30, 2013
Time & Billing Systems: Essential Even for Value Model Firms
2013 Review of Time and Billing Programs
October 30, 2013
Darren Root and Brad Smith talk about the Intuit VIP Summit
Intuit President and CEO Brad Smith shares with Executive Editor Darren Root, CPA, an overview of the company's strategy and new product releases at the Intuit VIP Summit.
October 30, 2013
How to Use Your Firm’s Financial Performance as a Selling Point
Looking at the net profit margins of financial statements from September 2012 to September 2013, accounting firms were the second most profitable industry in the Sageworks database.