April 6, 2015
Most Americans Want Nonprofits to Have Better Financial Management
Four in five Americans believe not-for-profit employees should be exposed to the same training as finance professionals at other businesses
March 19, 2015
Need More Time on Your Taxes? IRS Offers Automatic 6 Month Extensions to Anyone
For taxpayers who haven’t yet filed their taxes, the IRS has this advice: don’t panic. Taxpayers who need more time to complete their tax return can request an automatic six-month extension.
March 18, 2015
Agile Tax
Whether you are just starting your tax practice or have established clients, using tax software that's hosted in the cloud offers many benefits. Cloud computing generally refers to a complete software solution that you and your staff can access over ...
March 17, 2015
IRS Partnership Continues Free File Program for 5 Years
The Internal Revenue Service and Free File Inc., also known as the Free File Alliance,have made a five year agreement to provide free, federal tax preparation software products for 70 percent of all taxpayers.
Small Business March 13, 2015
Apps We Love – Restaurant and Retail Store Finders
We live in an app-based world that not only affects our business lives, but also many social aspects, such as finding good restaurants, going on road trips and shopping.
March 10, 2015
How Taxpayers Can Prepare for Their Annual Tax Meeting
As a long-time tax practitioner, I’ve conducted thousands of client interviews over the years. I’ve learned that when a client comes prepared for their interview, it results in less need for post-meeting follow-up calls and document gathering, which ...
February 18, 2015
The Best Tax Return is One Prepared by a Professional, Not a Seasonal Worker
It’s that time of year for part-time help at the local tax-preparation location, when drivers can see seasonal staff standing at busy intersections wearing costumes of the Statue of Liberty or Uncle Sam. But they’re not the only ones who are hired part ti
February 13, 2015
2015 Review of Intuit QuickBooks Online Accountant
Last year, Intuit launched a newly-redesigned online collaborative accounting system designed for accounting professionals who serve small businesses that use QuickBooks. The company has, of course, offered online versions of its traditional QuickBooks...
February 13, 2015
Zoho Invoice and Time Tracker App
Zoho Invoice, your pocket friendly app is the best way to invoice, remind and accept payments from your clients. You can send quotes, track time for projects, monitor expenses, invoice for projects, accept credit card payments and send thank you ...
February 12, 2015
Apps We Love – 6 Money Management Tools
Are your clients in need of easy tools to help them manage their finances? There are many options available. We asked some of CPA Practice Advisor’s contributors, Thought Leaders, and award winners for recommendations of their favorite money management apps and have added a few of our own for your perusal. Mint.com – CPA Practice Advisor...…
February 10, 2015
Before Hiring a Tax Preparer, Check Their Credentials
The IRS and other groups warn that people shouldn’t trust their private financial documents to just anyone. It’s good to know exactly what their tax preparer’s credentials mean, and whether they really qualify as credentials at all.
February 9, 2015
New Features Added to IRS2Go Income Tax App
The Internal Revenue Service has released IRS2Go 5.0, an update to the only official IRS smartphone application, compatible with both Apple and Android devices.