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August 12, 2011

CCH Small Firm Services — ATX Payroll & TaxWise Payroll

  ATX: 888-455-0183; www.atxinc.com TaxWise: 888-455-0182; www.taxwise.com   2011 Overall Rating 4   Best Fit Accounting firms and small companies who need a live and after-the-fact payroll preparation tool designed to work with the ATX and CCH write up solutions, as well as firms who are using ProSystem fx Practice Management, or need check in/checkout... Read more »

Steven M. Phelan

 

ATX: 888-455-0183; www.atxinc.com

TaxWise: 888-455-0182; www.taxwise.com

 

2011 Overall Rating 4

 

Best Fit

Accounting firms and small companies who need a live and after-the-fact payroll preparation tool designed to work with the ATX and CCH write up solutions, as well as firms who are using ProSystem fx Practice Management, or need check in/checkout capabilities.

Strengths

  • Direct deposit files can be generated from within application & are compatible with most financial institutions.
  • Paychecks can be printed on blank check stock; application prints MICR encoding.
  • Check in/checkout for company files permits offline collaboration; after-the-fact payroll supported.
  • Data can be imported from QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree, ProSystem fx Practice Management or text files & can be exported to the ATX & TaxWise write-up applications.
  • Separate modules for live payroll, tax forms/e-filing & payroll compliance allow users to purchase only the tools needed.

Potential Limitations

  • Reports cannot be customized, although reports can be exported to Excel for filtering.

 

 

 

SUMMARY & PRICING

With the ability to bundle payroll and accounting software together, as well as the availability of multiple modules, the ATX and TaxWise Payroll systems provide cost-effective payroll solutions for accounting professionals serving small business clients. Pricing for the core live payroll module is $395 and allows for unlimited client files and employees. Electronic filing capabilities through the W-2/1099 module are $199, and the Payroll Compliance Module is $349. The core live payroll solution and W-2/1099 module may also be bundled with the available accounting software solution for $995.

Product Delivery Methods

_X_ On-Premises

___ SaaS

___ Hosted by Vendor

 

 

Basic System Functions 4

Reporting & Monitoring 3.5

Integration/Import/Export 4.25

Help/Support 4.25

Client Self-Service Features N/A

 


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Steven M. Phelan

CPA

Steven M. Phelan, CPA.CITP manages an accounting practice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Areas of practice include taxation, general accounting and technology consulting. He is active within the CPA profession and is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences throughout Oklahoma. Steven was recently added as a discussion leader for K2 Enterprises where he speaks to CPAs throughout the nation covering a variety of technology topics. Steven is currently a contributing author to the CPA Practice Advisor, where he reviews tax and accounting software solutions. Most recently, Steven was selected as a 2012 Oklahoma Society of CPAs Trailblazer recipient, which recognizes service to the CPA profession and to the community.

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