Software

 2013 Review of Intuit, Inc. – Lacerte Tax

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Intuit, Inc. – Lacerte Tax

Intuit, Inc. – Lacerte Tax800-765-7777accountants.intuit.com/tax/lacerte BEST FIRM FIT: Full service tax and accounting firms with multiple staff, who want the benefits of integration with many of Intuit’s other systems, including QuickBooks data import for business entity returns, document management, research and data analysis. STRENGTHS Easy, intuitive interface Wizards to aid with electronic filing and data...…

 2013 Review of CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business – ProSystem fx Tax (SaaS)

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business – ProSystem fx Tax (SaaS)

CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business – ProSystem fx Tax (SaaS)800-PFX-9998tax.cchgroup.com BEST FIRM FIT: Firms of any size looking for options to streamline tax compliance and are comfortable accessing information via Internet STRENGTHS Client focused and provides granular access to client data Quick resolutions to federal and State changes as changes occur Familiar interface for legacy...…

 Software that Meets the Core Needs of Tax-Focused Firms

April 29, 2013 

Software that Meets the Core Needs of Tax-Focused Firms

From the May 2013 issue. In our May issue each year, we review tax preparation systems designed for professionals who prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses and other entities. There is a significant difference between the types of professional preparation systems on the market, but differences in capabilities are often intentional,...…

Brian Tankersley

 2013 Review of TaxWise, by CCH Small Firm Services

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of TaxWise, by CCH Small Firm Services

TaxWise by CCH Small Firm Services(800) 755-9473www.TaxWise.com From the May 2013 review of Professional Tax Preparation systems. TaxWise by CCH Small Firm Services (800) 755-9473 www.TaxWise.com Best Firm Fit: TaxWise is a traditional tax application which is designed for high volume 1040 and business returns which can be purchased with a range of integrated applications. Strengths...…

 2013 Review of TaxSlayer Pro Premium

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of TaxSlayer Pro Premium

TaxSlayer Pro Premium(888) 420-1040www.TaxSlayerPro.com From the May 2013 review of Professional Tax Preparation systems. Best Firm Fit Firms who focus on preparing individual income tax returns with a limited number of business returns Professionals who need a solution with a low price for unlimited users and support for bank products and in-application invoicing Strengths Supports...…

 2013 Review of Intuit ProSeries Professional

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Intuit ProSeries Professional

Intuit ProSeries Professional(800) 934-1040www.proseries.com From the May 2013 review of Professional Tax Preparation systems. Best Firm Fit Small to mid-sized firms who need a tool to prepare a high volume of individual returns as well as some business returns Firms who need integrated solutions for Scan and Organize, tax research, fixed assets, data download from...…

 2013 Review of Intuit Tax Online

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Intuit Tax Online

Intuit Tax Online(866) 676-9674Accountants.intuit.com/tax/online From the May 2013 review of Professional Tax Preparation systems. Best Firm Fit Startup firms who are either short on cash or unsure how many returns they expect to prepare. Firms who need built-in online collaboration or work with part-time preparers in remote locations. Strengths ITO has no “per user” charges...…

 2013 Review of AgileTax by Thomson Reuters

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of AgileTax by Thomson Reuters

AgileTax by Thomson Reuters(855) 244-5382www.AgileTax.com From the May 2013 review of Professional Tax Preparation systems. Best Firm Fit Startup firms who need to pay over time or are unsure how many returns they expect to prepare. Firms who need built-in online collaboration or work with part-time preparers or preparers in remote locations. Strengths No installation...…

 2013 Review of Drake Tax by Drake Software

April 29, 2013 

2013 Review of Drake Tax by Drake Software

Drake Software(800) 890-9500www.DrakeSoftware.com From the May 2013 review of Professional Tax Preparation systems. Best Firm Fit: Firms who prepare primarily 1040’s (including multiple locations) who need to also prepare returns for other kinds of entities. Users who want a value-oriented application with a comprehensive suite of solutions for a single price. The company’s most popular...…

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Technology April 29, 2013 

Lose Your Mobile Device? There’s an App to Get it Back

From the May 2013 issue. Accountants who have ever lost a computer, smartphone, or tablet know how frustrating it is to try to locate it, especially if the item was lost during business travel. There are a number of tracking applications which, if installed and activated, will let you locate where your device last connected...…

Brian Tankersley