RedGear Technologies — TaxWorks Tax Planner800-230-2322www.taxworks.com From the October 2012 review of professional tax planning systems. Best Fit: Small tax-focused practices using TaxWorks who want an integrated tax estimation and scenario testing tool that can help clients prepare for potential liability changes. Strengths:• User friendly interface• Adjustable inflation projections• Affordable price-point• Direct integration with TaxWorks […]
Are you or your clients suffering from "intaxication?" Understanding the tax code is hard and the penalties can be severe. But a good tax professional can help prepare and even reduce your taxes, if you consult with them before the end of the year.
Avalara – AvaTax 1099877-780-4848www.avalara.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting practices preparing and managing year-end compliance for multiple clients. Strengths Built-in error checking and TIN Validation Comprehensive mailing and filing service Good support of forms in the 1099 series Potential Limitations Does not offer W-2 preparation No built-in client […]
Advanced Micro Solutions – 1099-Etc800-536-1099www.1099-etc.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation Programs. Best Fit: Firms managing after-the-fact payroll, as well as quarterly and year-end information reporting for multiple businesses. Strengths Imports from a variety of file formats Supports federal, state and local forms Comprehensive e-filing and mailing options Potential Limitations No time and […]
American Riviera Software Corp. – Magtax Professional805-504-1366www.Magtax.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation Programs. Best Fit: Firms managing year-end compliance and electronic e-filing for multiple business clients. Strengths QuickBooks integration Import/Export capabilities that support various file formats Plain paper and pre-printed form printing Potential Limitations Does not offer after-the-fact payroll No built-in invoicing […]
The Internal Revenue Service’s next IRS Live webinar, “Get Prepared: A to Z Details on the Registered Tax Return Preparer Test” is Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
Aplos Software has been named an authorized IRS e-file provider and will offer free e-filing of the IRS e-Postcard (IRS Form 990-N) for nonprofits through their website.
7265 TaxWise: 800-755-9473; www.taxwise.com ATX: 877-728-9776; www.atxinc.com The TaxWise and ATX brands, which each offer popular professional tax compliance packages, also include a suite of accounting systems, including write-up, trial balance, fixed asset management, client checkbook, payroll, firm management, document management, W-2 and 1099 compliance, and payroll reporting. But rather than offer separate versions of […]