Taija Sparkman

November 6, 2012 

HP recently announced its new line of printers designed to help businesses digitize their offices, while cutting costs and improving efficiency.

Taija Sparkman

November 2, 2012 

In a letter to the Internal Revenue Service, the American Institute of CPAs has asked the IRS to consider extending relief from filing deadlines for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Taija Sparkman

November 2, 2012 

A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.

Taija Sparkman

November 1, 2012 

FreshBooks and Braintree announced their integrated partnership to provide payment processing to FreshBooks’ customers.

Taija Sparkman

October 31, 2012 

CCH Small Firm Services will extend access to its training and Continuing Education courses to all tax and accounting professionals.

Taija Sparkman

October 31, 2012 

Jennifer Katrulya, CPA.CITP, CGMA, President and CEO of BMRG, LLC, announced plans to join Cloud9 Real Time and CloudSway, LLC to expand the products, services and educational offerings available for firms.

Taija Sparkman

October 29, 2012 

Form Magic, Inc. – Tax-Mate 1099888-746-0440www.FormMagic.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2 and 1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting firms working with large clients that need various import and integration options Strengths Multiple options for importing and entering data Multi-client management tools Built-in diagnostic tools Potential Limitations No built-in invoicing option 2012 Tax-Mate 1099...…

Taija Sparkman

October 29, 2012 

AccountantsWorld – After-the-Fact Payroll866-999-1366×517www.AccountantsWorld.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2 and 1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting firms that need to manage year-end compliance and after-the-fact payroll for multiple clients. Strengths Web-based remote access Multi-client views and dashboards Integration with AccountantsWorld suite E-filing of federal and state forms Potential Limitations Doesn’t have built-in invoicing...…

Taija Sparkman

October 29, 2012 

Spokane Computer Inc – MAG-FILER800-565-6576www.spokanecomputer.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of 1099 and W-2 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting firms managing year-end compliance for multiple clients. Strengths: Supports multiple import and export formats Offers service bureau option for entire reporting process Performs TIN Verification before submitting Potential Limitations: No built-in invoicing feature MAG-FILER allows users...…

Taija Sparkman

October 29, 2012 

Tenenz – Laser Link – W2/1099 Review800-888-5803www.tenenz.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2 and 1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Practices managing year-end compliance and reporting for multiple small business clients Strengths Easy interface and data entry Unlimited free e-filing Inexpensive Potential Limitations Limited import, export and integration capabilities No built-in invoicing feature Tenenz, provider...…

Taija Sparkman

October 29, 2012 

IDMS, Inc. – Account Ability Tax Form Preparation888-IDMS-inc (436-7462)www.IDMSinc.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2 and 1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Firms managing year-end compliance and ATF payroll for multiple mid- to large-sized businesses Strengths Complete print and mail services available Comprehensive reports Built-in document management feature Potential Limitations Built-in billing and invoicing features...…

Taija Sparkman

October 29, 2012 

EG Systems, Inc. – The W-2/1099 Filer800-264-3155www.W21099.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of W-2/1099 Preparation programs. Best Fit: Accounting practices managing year-end reporting for multiple clients. Strengths Comprehensive state, federal and local form support Batch filing and printing options Supports multiple data formats Remote and local backup options available Potential Limitations ATF Payroll offered as...…

Taija Sparkman