Taxes

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November 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Thomson Reuters – Checkpoint

  Thomson Reuters Checkpoint is an online tax and accounting research resource widely used by accounting professionals and students.  New features introduced during the past year include the Export Tray which runs exports of larger Checkpoint documents in the background, allowing subscribers to continue research during the process, and the option to access documents, searches...…

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November 29, 2013 

2013 Review of CCH IntelliConnect

From the Dec. 2013 issue.   IntelliConnect is the web-based research platform from CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, providing tax and accounting professionals with tax news, journals, tools/smart charts, forms, and many other resources for research. New features include a redesigned home page, the ability to share research folders with colleagues, and the ability to...…

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November 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Intuit Tax Research for Lacerte and ProSeries

Intuit Tax Research for Lacerte and ProSeries directly integrates with both tax preparation software packages. The tax research product is web-based, but is easily launched from the two tax programs, and tax research documents can be attached to a client’s file in the tax programs with one click. The program features Google’s powerful search technology…

 Virginia Medicaid Debate Uncertain

November 27, 2013 

Virginia Medicaid Debate Uncertain

Both sides still are coming to terms with the potential outcomes of the decision on whether to expand the state and federally funded program providing health care for people with low incomes. It could be years before the issue is resolved, said Del. R. Steven Landes, R-Weyers Cave, the vice chairman of a state panel…

 Ruling on Clergy Tax Benefit Poses Challenges

November 26, 2013 

Ruling on Clergy Tax Benefit Poses Challenges

“Most members of the clergy are dual status, which means their church, synagogue or temple does not pay the employer part of their Social Security and Medicare taxes,” Medows told CPA Practice Advisor.

 3 Tax Moves Businesses Should Make Now

November 24, 2013 

3 Tax Moves Businesses Should Make Now

Some big-dollar tax deductions that affect businesses are set to expire in 2013, so now’s the time to make sure your company considers taking advantage of them for the current tax year. Doing so may allow you to buy more equipment, send less to the IRS, or both.