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 2017 IRS Tax Refunds Coming Week of Feb. 27

February 17, 2017 

2017 IRS Tax Refunds Coming Week of Feb. 27

Many refunds that included the EITC or Child Tax Credit had been held since the filing season started in late January due to new requirements of the 2015 Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act.

 Credit Karma to Offer Free Online Tax Preparation

December 12, 2016 

Credit Karma to Offer Free Online Tax Preparation

While other tax software makers have offered free federal tax filings since as early as 2003 for some individuals with lower income and generally non-complex situations, adding state income tax filing and even common tax credits or deductions could ...

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October 23, 2016 

2016 Review of W-2/1099 Forms Filer – 1099-Etc.

W-2/1099 Forms Filer is part of 1099-ETC, which includes a variety of modules that provide form processing functionality, including E-Filer, Forms Filer Plus, 1042-S Filer, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Filer. W-2/1099 Forms Filer is considered ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

 2016 Review of W-2/1099 Filer From EG Systems

October 23, 2016 

2016 Review of W-2/1099 Filer From EG Systems

W-2/1099 Filer EG Systems Inc. www.w21099.com Best Firm Fit: Accounting firms that currently or plan to handle year-end compliance reporting and filing for multiple clients. Product Strengths Users can easily access prior year data Offers both federal and state electronic form filing Very affordably priced Potential Limitations Does not offer an online version of the...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

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October 23, 2016 

2016 Review of W2 / 1099 From Wolters Kluwer Small Firm Segment

Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting, North America, Small Firm Segment http://cchsfs.com/professional-accounting-software/ Best Fit:  The product works best for smaller firms that are currently using other Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting, North America, Small Firm Segment products which include ATX, TaxWise, and Payroll.   Product Strengths: Product is designed to work with other Wolters Kluwer Tax and...…

Mary Girsch-Bock

 2016 Reviews of W-2 and 1099 Preparation Systems

October 23, 2016 

2016 Reviews of W-2 and 1099 Preparation Systems

For businesses of any type that may hire a contractor, it’s imperative that a system be in place to ensure that 1099’s are processed on a timely basis. Late or missing filings run the risk of both IRS and other state or local taxing organizations for ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

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September 12, 2016 

2016 Review of Travel Expense Management Systems

If you’re ready to take a look at expense management software, take a few minutes to determine exactly what your firm or business needs help with – be it flights, hotels, client entertainment, meals, or rental cars. Having an organized way of ...

Mary Girsch-Bock

 Tax Preparers Take Center Stage in the Fight Against Tax Fraud

September 6, 2016 

Tax Preparers Take Center Stage in the Fight Against Tax Fraud

According to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen, the number of victims of tax-related identity theft dropped 48% in the first half of 2016, as compared to the first half of 2015. Further, the number of suspicious refunds that financial institutions ...

Donald Trump Income Taxes

August 29, 2016 

Democrats Push Harder to Get Trump’s Tax Information

With about two months left before the presidential election, Republican nominee Donald Trump still hasn’t made his tax returns available to the general public. And it doesn’t look like the billionaire is going to do it anytime soon or even before voters g