Joseph Heidelman, an accountant in Upland, Calif., figured the growth of tax-filing software threatened the ranks of tax preparers like him with a permanent deduction. So back in the 1980s he got out ...

We researched and evaluated cost, help and support options, ease of use, and more from leading small business tax software ...

Few if any tools in a tax practice are more crucial to its operation than the professional tax return preparation software that CPAs rely upon to get them through tax season. Recognizing that its ...

What many tax preparers have often suspected turns out to be true: The decision to use either DIY software or a paid professional comes down to, basically, cost versus accuracy, according to a recent ...

As any tax professional knows it can take up to 45 days for the IRS to authorize new e-file provider applications. The 2014 tax season is right around the corner and time is running out to apply.

It's officially tax season, and while you technically have until April 15 to file your tax returns, the time is now to hone your strategy. Will you DIY your return or go to a tax professional? Or, ...

Choosing the right tax software or tax service can make filing your return faster, less stressful and more accurate. The best tax software or service for you depends on how complex your taxes are, how ...

Paying taxes is hard enough — but paying a fee to pay your taxes just adds insult to injury. The good news is that millions of taxpayers can file their federal returns — and even their state returns — ...

Be prepared, strategic and proactive: This is the advice voiced by several industry experts as tax and accounting firms gear up for another tax season and navigate regulatory and legislative changes, ...