Economy May 14, 2026
Is AI Distorting the Economy?
Artificial intelligence has been a big hit on Wall Street with the five largest spenders shelling out $800 billion this year in capital spending, but some worry it is distorting the economy.
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of W2 Mate
W2 Mate Real Business Solutions www.realtaxtools.com From the 2020 reviews of W-2 and 1099 compliance systems. W2 Mate from Real Business Solutions, is a good year-end compliance application for both businesses and accounting firms that typically file a high number of year-end W2s and 1099s. Offered as an on-premise application, W2 Mate can be downloaded...…
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of MAG-FILER
MAG-FILER Spokane Computer www.mag-filer.com From the 2020 reviews of W-2 and 1099 compliance systems. MAG-FILER, from Spokane Computer is an on-premise W-2 and 1099 processing and filing solution that can be downloaded directly from the vendor to install on desktop and workstation systems. Well-suited for businesses as well as accounting firms that process year-end compliance...…
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of Magtax
Magtax American Riviera Software www.magtax.com From the 2020 reviews of W-2 and 1099 compliance systems. Magtax from American Riviera Software is a good fit for businesses and accounting firms that wish to e-file both W-2s and 1099 forms. Available in two versions, Standard and Professional, Magtax can be downloaded from the Magtax website and installed...…
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of EagleView W-2/1099 Filing
Eagle View Filing Tenenz www.eagleviewfiling.com From the 2020 reviews of W-2 and 1099 compliance systems. Eagle View Filing from Tenenz is a great alternative for those that want to automate year-end compliance filing. The online application, well suited for both businesses and accounting firms, allows users to enter data directly into the online filing system....…
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of Payroll Compliance Reporting
Payroll Compliance Reporting Wolters Kluwer https://taxna.wolterskluwer.com/accounting-and-audit/payroll-compliance-reporting https://taxna.wolterskluwer.com/accounting-and-audit/w2-1099 From the 2020 reviews of W-2 and 1099 compliance systems. 800-375-9542 Payroll Compliance Reporting from Wolters Kluwer is offered only to tax and accounting professionals, and is well suited for smaller firms that currently use other Wolters Kluwer applications such as ATX and TaxWise. There are two available...…
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of CPASites
CPAsites CPAsites.com From the 2020 reviews of website builders for accounting firms. CPAsites offers complete, custom website design and setup. Suitable for firms of any size, CPAsites offers four subscription levels to choose from including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. All CPAsites websites are created from scratch, with no templates ever used in the website...…
December 21, 2020
2020 Review of AccountantsWorld After-the-Fact Payroll
After-the-Fact Payroll AccountantsWorld www.accountantsworld.com From the 2020 reviews of W-2 and 1099 compliance systems. After-the-Fact Payroll from AccountantsWorld is designed for accounting professionals and best suited for firms already using AccountantsWorld applications, by providing processing of quarterly and year-end compliance forms. It can also be used as a stand-alone compliance system. Accessible from any browser,...…
December 21, 2020
Potential Workplace Changes Under a Biden Administration
The most significant proposed legislation is the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. It was passed by the House of Representatives on February 6, 2020 but has stalled in the Republican-controlled Senate. One pro-union publication described the ...
December 21, 2020
Congress Agrees on New Coronavirus Stimulus; $600 Payments to Most Americans
The plan would provide direct payments of $600 to most Americans and $300 per week in enhanced unemployment benefits through March, according to lawmakers and aides. Expiring programs for gig workers and the long-term unemployed also would continue.
December 20, 2020
ADP DataCloud Adds New AI Features to Target Pay Equity Gaps, Bolster Employee Retention
As businesses look for new ways to thrive in a changing world of work, ADP is building upon its award-winning people analytics solution, ADP DataCloud, to help them innovate for the future. Announced today, the solution’s new features address some of the biggest challenges that businesses face today, including shifting economic policy, employee retention and...…
December 19, 2020
Will There Be More Covid Stimulus Payments? And When?
Congress may be on the verge of passing a second relief package, which could mean $600 stimulus checks, plus supplemental $300-a-week federal unemployment benefits if you're not working, and deferred student loan payments until April 2021.
December 17, 2020
AICPA News: December 2020
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements by the association.