Payroll

October 31, 2013 

Best Fit: Firms with a low volume of returns and wish to work completely online Strengths: Completely web-based solution Complete print and mail services available Potential Limitations: Limited import options Built-in billing and invoicing features not available WageFiling is a completely web-based solution for filing W-2 and 1099 forms, offering pay-per-form filing. Users can sign...…

October 31, 2013 

Account Ability by IDMS is a year-end compliance and ATF payroll solution. The software supports multiple clients and the most commonly processed forms, as well as importing from Excel or other formatted text files and TIN matching. Users can file forms electronically and either self-print on plain or pre-printed forms or outsource printing through the...…

October 31, 2013 

TFP and Laser Link, reviewed below, are both traditional W-2/1099 filing solutions offered by Tenenz. Both products have the same features, such as free e-filing, various security options and the ability to manage multiple clients. The major difference between the two is the printing options. TFP is used to print on pre-printed W-2 and 1099...…

October 31, 2013 

AccountantsWorld provides web-based solutions for accounting, bookkeeping, live and after-the-fact payroll, document management, website building, practice management and financial planning utilities. AccountantsWorld’s payroll software includes W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end compliance features. This review looks at their After-the-Fact Payroll offering. Basic System Functions – 4.75 Stars After-the-Fact Payroll is a comprehensive cloud-based solution, providing...…

October 31, 2013 

Tax-Mate 1099 by FormMagic allows users to print and electronically file year-end information forms. Compatible with both Mac and PC, Tax-Mate 1099 comes in four versions: Print, Print+, Transmittal and Advisor. This review is of the comprehensive Advisor version. Basic System Functions – 4.5 Stars Tax-Mate Advisor is a comprehensive management, filing and printing solution for accounting...…

October 30, 2013 

2013 Review of Time and Billing Programs

Brian Tankersley

October 30, 2013 

From the Nov. 2013 issue. Overview Sage Timeslips 2014 is a popular time and billing application for Microsoft Windows which is designed to simplify the process of managing engagements and billing clients for projects, tracking and collecting accounts receivable, entering and billing expenses, and managing profitability. Timeslips has customizations for many professional service firm types,...…

October 30, 2013 

Thomson Reuters Checkpoint has released an updated special report, Tax Changes in Health Care Reform Legislation, which is designed to help tax practitioners understand the tax provisions of health care reform that take effect now through 2018.

October 30, 2013 

2013 Overview of W-2/1099 Preparation Software

Taija Sparkman

October 28, 2013 

Treasury officials said loans issued through its Small Business Lending Fund are up $10.4 billion over baseline levels and up $1.4 billion over last quarter, nationwide. More of those loans have been issued in the Southeast than elsewhere in the U.S. according to the report.

October 28, 2013 

Two former Sentara Healthcare employees pleaded guilty this month to accessing patients' electronic health records inappropriately in a scheme to file fraudulent tax returns.

October 25, 2013 

Start Up Advice Book Shows Entrepreneurs How to Succeed