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.
September 10, 2015
2015 Review of Thomson Reuters Tax Planner CS
Planner CS is part of the CS Professional Suite of tax products from Thomson Reuters. Part of the CS Professional Suite of tax, accounting and practice management applications. Planner CS offers full integration with other Thomson Reuters while also ...
September 10, 2015
2015 Review of CCH ProSystem fx Planning
ProSystem fx Planning is part of the ProSystem fx Suite of products from CCH. ProSystem fx Planning integrates with other CCH tax products. ProSystem fx Planning can also be used as a stand-alone product. While not currently available as an online ...
September 10, 2015
2015 Review of BNA Income Tax Planner
BNA’s Tax Planner is available as either a desktop product or as web-based software, which is hosted by Bloomberg BNA. BNA’s user interface has a menu bar at the top of the screen that offers access to various program functions.
September 10, 2015
2015 Review of Drake Tax Planner
Drake Tax Planner is a good fit for firms that have less complicated tax planning needs. Designed for both individuals who wish to map out their own tax plan, as well as firms providing tax planning services, the product offers straightforward tax ...
September 9, 2015
Case Shows When a Taxpayer Can’t Use Home Sale Tax Exclusion
Assuming the client meets all the requirements of Section 121 and the gain doesn’t exceed the allowable limits, the federal income tax bill is zero. Right? Not always. As a new case handed down by the Eighth Circuit Court illustrates, a taxpayer may ...
September 9, 2015
Tax Planning Helps Bring Strategy to Tax Season – 2015 Review of Tax Planning Systems
With over 50 tax provisions on the table to be extended through the end of 2016, it’s definitely not too early to begin planning scenarios on how those provisions, if passed, will affect your client’s tax liability.
September 9, 2015
2015 Review of Intuit Lacerte Tax Planner
Ideal for small to mid-sized firms, Lacerte Tax Planner, from Intuit, offers an easy to use tax planning product that is well suited for those looking for a stand-alone product, as well as those wishing to integrate with other Intuit financial products.
September 8, 2015
Accounting Salaries To Rise 4.7% in 2016
Among the five fields tracked, the technology sector is projected to see the greatest pay gains, with base salaries rising an average of 5.3 percent. Accounting and finance roles followed, with anticipated average compensation increases of 4.7 percent.
September 8, 2015
How Marijuana Legalization Is Helping Some Businesses Prosper
Shifting attitudes about marijuana are proving to be a boon for businesses that cater to people interested in buying grinders, rolling papers and other smoke products.
Small Business September 8, 2015
The Difference Between Business Forecasting and Budgeting
Forecasting is one function that business owners and investors can appreciate. Conversely, a budget is not always used by businesses and is not as important.
September 2, 2015
Bloomberg BNA Offers Free Whitepaper on New IRS Sec. 199 Regulations
Bloomberg BNA has published a complimentary new white paper, Special Report on §199 Domestic Production Activity Regulations. The special report analyzes the long-awaited new proposed, temporary, and final regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Servi
September 2, 2015
Oregon Implements Automated Fuel Sales Tax Reporting System
Oregon can now support e-filing and online payment of motor fuel tax returns and refunds for thousands of companies doing business in the state. The system also helps simplify reporting of city and county fuel taxes by consolidating 15 different tax ...