Taxes August 30, 2025
SPECIAL SERIES: Spotlight on 2025 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax Law Changes
This series of articles spotlights key tax issues and changes made to tax law in 2025 and the years to come as a result of the OBBBA.
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Spokane Computer Inc – MAG-FILER
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...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Tenenz – Laser Link W2/1099
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...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of IDMS Account Ability Tax Form Preparation
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...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of EG Systems, Inc. – The W-2 / 1099 Filer
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...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Avalara – AvaTax 1099
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...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of Advanced Micro Solutions – 1099-Etc
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...…
October 29, 2012
2012 Review of American Riviera Software – Magtax Professional
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...…
October 11, 2012
It’s Almost Oct. 15… Are You Ready
With only a few days left until Oct. 15, the Illinois CPA Society is urging individual filers who had an extension to remember the deadline.
October 11, 2012
Tax-Filing Extension Deadline Approaching
The tax-filing extension deadline is nearing for anyone that has not completed their tax return.
October 2, 2012
Charitable giving up online, down overall.
A monthly study by Blackbaud shows bad and (limited good) news for charitable donations.
August 3, 2012
What’s at Stake? A CPA’s Insights into the Federal Government’s Finances
Gregory Anton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AICPA (Ameirican Institute of Certified Public Accountants), provides a non-partisan analysis into why he thinks the U.S. government's financial statements provide a different perspective compared to the government's annual budget.
June 18, 2012
Automation: Sales Tax is Just the Beginning for Avalara
Even small businesses can benefit from sales tax automation, from the headaches of keeping up with constantly-changing rates, to the perils of audits and penalties.