Small Business

October 31, 2013 

From the Bleeding Edge blog. I have now downloaded and installed the official 2.5-Gigabyte Windows 8.1 upgrade/fix/enhancement to the much-maligned Windows 8 operating system.  And the official verdict is, if you absolutely love Windows 8k this is an upgrade that will provide you with wonderful, helpful tweaks and improvements. If you hate Windows 8, this...…

Dave McClure

October 31, 2013 

Cyber threats are a problem for businesses of all sizes, but can be more difficult for small businesses to address. Now, small businesses can help keep their business information safe and protect their online information with a new free course from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

October 31, 2013 

Private sector employment increased by 130,000 jobs from September to October, according to the October ADP National Employment Report. Released each month, the report is produced by ADP, a global provider of payroll, human resources and other business process services, in collaboration with Moody's Analytics.

October 31, 2013 

Advanced Micro Solutions’ 1099-Etc software offers compliance tools for paper and electronic filing of federal and state 1099, W-2 and 940 series forms, as well as unemployment forms. Customers can also purchase additional add-ons including live and after-the-fact payroll. Basic System Functions – 4.5 Stars 1099-Etc offers support for all federal and state 1099 forms....…

October 31, 2013 

Magtax, by American Riviera Software Corp., is a wage and year-end information reporting system for professionals that manage these processes for multiple business clients. The software is available in Standard and Professional editions and supports multiple versions of forms 1099 and 1098. Magtax also offers e-filing and data import capabilities. Several changes to the Professional...…

October 31, 2013 

From the Nov. 2013 issue. AvaTax 1099 is Avalara’s web-based 1099 preparation solution. The solution is completely web-based, eliminating the need for manual installation and upgrades. For more on this product, visit: www.avalara.com/products/avalara-1099 Basic System Functions – 5 Stars AvaTax 1099 is completely web-based, making it easy for staff to prepare and file forms from virtually anywhere in three...…

October 31, 2013 

The W-2/1099 Filer is a comprehensive year-end compliance and reporting solution. It supports several data entry methods, federal and state forms, import formats and printing options. The solution also offers local and remote backup features. In addition to several updates that were delayed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the vendor has also released various new...…

October 31, 2013 

Intuit EasyACCT is a comprehensive write-up solution for accountants. It allows users to manage the processes for write-up, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, asset depreciation and financial reporting. It supports SUTA, 940, 941, W-2 and 1099 forms, automatically e-filing with the IRS. Users can also manage live and after-the-fact payroll. Basic System Functions...…

October 31, 2013 

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 

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 

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 

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...…