Income Tax

UltraTax CS is part of the CS Professional Suite of products, which is an integrated lineup of tax and accounting solutions. With multiple integration point options both inside and outside the CS Professional Suite, UltraTax CS focuses on a streamlined interface to help accounting practitioners work efficiently. New features for the current release include a streamlined update system and feature enhancements due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

CCH Axcess Tax is the newly rebranded Software as a Service (SaaS) solution from CCH. This wholly cloud-based solution is based on the latest Internet technologies and provides end users with a modern and updated interface.

ProSeries Tax is the mid-tier tax software solution offered by Intuit. ProSeries Tax is designed as an affordable tax software solution to assist tax practitioners with processing returns quickly. New for the current year are significant updates to the electronic filing functionality and a complete overhaul on PDF capabilities.

Intuit Tax Online is an Internet-based tax solution with a fixed, all-inclusive pricing structure. Intuit Tax Online provides a streamlined interface to process simple returns through an anytime, anywhere platform. New for the current release is a streamlined interface and a new mobile app that may be downloaded by clients.

TaxWise is a tax solution provided by CCH Small Firm Services. Intended for use by sole-practitioners, to firms with 10 or fewer staff, the solution is focused on quick data entry. TaxWise offers several unique features including bilingual forms and inclusion of CCH US Master Tax Guide in several of its pricing options.

ATX is a tax solution provided by CCH Small Firm Services with a primary focus on function and value, with bundle options that include tax compliance, research, payroll compliance and document management tools for tax professionals. New for the current year are integration points with PortalSafe, an online portal solution and an improved print manager.

Attempting to establish residency elsewhere -- especially in such states as Nevada, Texas and Florida that have no income or estate tax -- is not a new strategy for wealthy Minnesotans. But the creation of the new, higher top income bracket has raised the stakes.

A new Wisconsin law expanding tax exemptions for updating agricultural businesses such as feed mills "essentially levels the playing field for local companies and farmers," said Senate co-sponsor Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse.