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Next-generation upgrade enables firm to standardize services and fees, attract ideal clients, and accelerate growth

Intacct has won this category twice previously.

A new Silicon Valley-based startup called Unleash has begun rolling out their small business mobile app. Currently in a private beta phase, the full app is set to debut in the Apple App Store next month.

Read the blog post complete with screen shots here: http://www.sleeter.com/blog/2012/10/quickbooks-zero-dollar-checks/ The data file is downloadable http://www.sleeter.com/download/quickbooks-consultant-s-reference-guide-2012 , in 2012 format. One common challenge small businesses have when booking payroll in QuickBooks is in terms of how to job cost your employees; payroll. This video and the blog post linked above show you a really cool trick in QuickBooks that let's you book your payroll in your accustomed manner (using a journal entry to book the total Gross Wages, Payroll Liabilities, and Employer Taxes) and then using timesheets, some two sided items, a couple of clearing accounts, and a little zero dollar check trick you can get your payroll job costed quickly, easily, and fairly painlessly!

Bally Total Fitness Launches Free Online and Mobile Fitness Solutions for Members

Live in California and earn $250,000 last year? Yes, you'll probably pay more in state taxes. Paying back a student loan? You might be able to deduct more from federal taxes than you expected. Commute to work? You could get a break, too.

Asking the right questions can help ensure you get a good one

Florida police and the IRS raided a tax preparation office in Orlando on Wednesday night as part of an investigation of alleged tax fraud and identity theft.