Taxes

June 14, 2012 

Thomson Reuters has released mobile versions of Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, the online system that provide tax, accounting and financial professionals with research, news, analysis, and productivity tools.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

June 13, 2012 

Professionals can now get the popular CCH magazine TAXES - The Tax Magazine on their iPad.

Taija Sparkman

May 29, 2012 

A record 36.4 million tax returns were transmitted this year by CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business, and CCH Small Firm Services, a Wolters Kluwer business, electronic filing solutions.

Taija Sparkman

May 24, 2012 

Avalara, cloud-based sales tax automation solution, announced today that its geolocation sales tax engine will now be integrated into Intuit’s GoPayment, an application that allows small business owners to use their mobile devices to accept credit card payments.

Taija Sparkman

May 1, 2012 

BNA Software, a Bloomberg BNA business, recently launched a web version of its BNA Income Tax Planner software.

Taija Sparkman

April 27, 2012 

Claimants submitting an economic loss or property damage claim under the BP Settlement who need to hire an accountant to help prepare the claim may receive reimbursement for those services.

Taija Sparkman

April 11, 2012 

A survey of 500 accountants reveals the top mistakes small businesses make at tax time.

Taija Sparkman

March 28, 2012 

Intuit — Intuit Tax Onlineproadvisor.intuit.com/product/intuit-tax-online866-676-9674 Strengths Web-based, anytime access No IT management or updating required Pay-Per-Return pricing, no startup costs Instant ramp-up/down with any number of users PC and Mac friendly Mobile app for checking status, client information, securely emailing returns From the makers of Lacerte and ProSeries Potential Limitations Lacks integration with accounting programs...…

March 28, 2012 

Intuit — ProSerieswww.proseries.com800-934-1040 From the May 2012 review of professional tax compliance systems (traditional workflow). Best Fit: Small to mid-sized firms focused on large 1040 client bases, but also with the need for varied business compliance. Firms who require workflow solutions and integration with QuickBooks. Strengths Optional scan and organize system, plus direct download of...…

March 28, 2012 

CCH Small Firm Services – ATXwww.atxinc.comPhone: 866-345-4172 Strengths: Compliance for all entities including federal and state plus local forms W-2/1099 and wage reporting options Form and interview-style input Available bundles for Workflow, Research and Accounting functions Integrated AR management and credit card acceptance Potential Limitations: Does not offer client portals or online tax organizers Limited...…

March 28, 2012 

CCH Small Firm Services — TaxWisewww.taxwise.com866-345-4171 Strengths Compliance for all entities at federal and all states Form-based interface, friendly navigation Scan and populate feature for W-2s, 1099s and K-1s Integrated suite of products including fixed asset management, client write-up (AP and AR) and document storage Multiple client refund options, such as debit card and refund...…

March 27, 2012 

Drake Software — Drake Taxwww.DrakeSoftware.com800-890-9500 Strengths: Top-rated live support All-inclusive pricing includes all entities, states, e-filing, tax planning, document management, and write-up system with live & ATF Payroll New online client collaboration system Integration with GruntWorx for paperless and automated tax prep Optional debit card and bank product dispersal of proceeds Multi-office manager sync system;...…

Isaac M. O'Bannon