Review of software availability also analyzes practitioner application of various methods

Article Abstract:

A survey was conducted of subscribers to Taxation for Accountants magazine concerning their use of in-house tax return preparation software. Existing software was purchased by 96.8 percent of respondents, and 74.3 percent of users had been using their in-house software for 3 years or less. Ease of use was the most important reason for selecting a particular in-house tax package. Checking returns for errors was critical when using in-house software packages. The principal methods of printing tax returns were: laser printing, transparent plastic tax form overlays, computer-generated schedules, and preprinted forms. Over 76 percent of the respondents chose some type of preprinted form. The overall trend in in-house tax return software is for higher quality at a lower price.

Usage, Computers, Digital computers, Surveys, Taxation for Accountants (Periodical)

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Software dominance increases in return preparation

Article Abstract:

The use of in-house tax-preparation software remains the method of choice among professional tax preparers. A survey of 66 companies offering tax-preparation software is presented, along with a discussion of: the increasing sophistication of this software, the interface of these programs with electronic filing, and the enhancement of these programs with add-on features. Advice on selection of tax-preparation packages is also given.

Prepackaged software, Finance, taxation, & monetary policy, Evaluation, Tax accounting, Technology application, United States. Internal Revenue Service

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