Tax Tools

H&R Block has improved the user interface for its online and iPad tax preparation software.

Top 100 Firm Marcum LLP’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Practice has released a list of top tax planning tips for married same-sex couples to help guide them on what they will need to file taxes since the federal government officially recognized same-sex marriage for tax purposes.

Ernst & Young has published the latest edition of its annual tax guide ahead of the New Year.

Last week I moderated an Accounting Today Webinar, sponsored by SurePayroll, on the 2014 Tax Season Toolkit.

With only weeks remaining in 2013, many Americans have finalized their financial planning for the year, thinking they’ve done all they can to maximize tax savings. But many do not know there are still a number of opportunities to do some last-minute finagling to save as much as possible.

Some big-dollar tax deductions that affect businesses are set to expire in 2013, so now’s the time to make sure your company considers taking advantage of them for the current tax year. Doing so may allow you to buy more equipment, send less to the IRS, or both.

Thomson Reuters has introduced a database on worldwide transfer pricing information for multinational companies.

Thomson Reuters has released Checkpoint Credits and Incentives Pinpointer, a Web-based tool that helps businesses identify statutory credits and incentives that are available for each industry or location.

CCH Small Firm Services will embark on a seven-city roadshow later this month to demonstrate the improvements made to its ATX 2013 professional tax software.

Thomson Reuters has released a new special report on year-end tax planning for 2013 for individuals and businesses.