Guest Taxed Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 This is a new thread because of some interest from a few posters. What Tax Research Products are you looking at for next season? I am looking at Taxbooks Weblibrary Plus. Price seems reasonable with the Drake discount. Someone mentioned Parker publishing for $267. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I will probably continue with TTB Deluxe in paper as it's subsidized by my NY/CT-ATP group and sometimes I just need something in paper to shove under a client's nose fast !! And, it comes with Lasser's Pro, too. But, for my workhorse, I will probably renew IntelliConnect. I like how it works both within and without ProSystem fx. I get faster with it each year, and it adds features each year. But, I am looking at new products this year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 The checkpoint rep keeps on calling me but it is a bit too rich for my blood! Besides I rarely have to lookup actual code sections or case law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneInAlabama Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 You can find the tax code on line at www.fourmilab.ch/ustax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Have you tried TaxAlmanac? It appears to be a bit dated, but I have not used it. Years back I used to go to a site called Fedworld. I got to check that out again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelgilb Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I currently use Parker Tax Publishing which was developed by the former developer of Kleinrock and is very reasonably priced. http://www.parkertaxpublishing.com/ Parker includes: Parker's Editorial Content Parker's Explanation & Analysis Quick Reference Library Parker's Federal Tax Bulletin ATRA - Complete Analysis (New!) Sample Client Letters Tax Elections and Declarations Practice Aids and Checklists Core References Internal Revenue Code Regulations (Temp. and Final) Regulations (Proposed) Federal Tax Legislation (New!) U.S. Tax Treaties IRS Materials (1954-present) IRS Publications Revenue Rulings Revenue Procedures IRS Notices IRS Announcements PLRs, TAMs, CCAs and Other Written Determinations IRS Circular 230 T.D. Preambles (New!) Penalties Handbook Internal Revenue Manual IRS Settlement Guidelines Audit Techniques Guides Actions on Decisions Court Decisions (1942-present) Tax Court Reported Tax Court Memoranda Tax Court Summary Supreme, Circuit, District, and Claims Courts Also you can get a pretty good reference for free at: http://www.legalbitstream.com/ . which includes: All Tax Cases US Supreme Court US Circuit and District Courts US Federal Circuit and Court of Federal Claims US Tax Court IRS MATERIALS All IRS Materials Revenue Rulings Revenue Procedures Announcements Notices Delegation Orders Executive Orders News Releases Private Letter Rulings Actions on Decisions General Counsel Memoranda Technical Memoranda Treasury Decisions Proposed Regulations Legislation Links IRS Regulations (Title 26 C.F.R.) Internal Revenue Code (Title 26 U.S.C.) Public Laws US Income Tax Treaties IRS Forms & Publications Not sure about the search functions there as I never used it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelgilb Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 BTW, Parker includes regular newsletters, just like CCH, and the old Kleinrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Too bad Parker does not give you a demo? They want your credit card # first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cred65 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I also use Parker. It justifies the cost (~$250) on the1st need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I am just curious. For those of us who are NOT EAs or CPAs, how often do you find yourself referencing or researching tax cases, revenue rulings, the actual code etc. I find myself referencing JK Lasser's pro more than the code or anything else like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCPA Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 For those using Parker Tax Publishing - what are you using for the State returns you are preparing. I know the TaxBook's WebLibrary gives the user access to an all-states edition which includes answers to the state's unique income tax rules. Thanks for your feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I am looking at Thomson-Reuters PPC DeskBook series for part of my research needs. I have used the one for 990's for several years. Has anyone else used them (particularly on-line) and what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Is that also called QuickFinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 No, the PPC deskbooks are a lot more in depth. This year I bought the Quickfinder All states on ProReview, which is a iPad app. I'll probably switch back from The Tax Book to Quickfinder just because I like ProReview so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I think I am going to try Taxbooks Weblibrary Plus next season. I think it will take care of 95% of the tax questions that I typically look up during the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb39 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I use Quickfinder 1040 and Small Business. I purchase the All States about every third year. I also use the CCH 1040 Express Answers and the USMasters Tax Guide. For WI, I use the very comprehensive Wisconsin Tax Guide. And, always, Pub 17 is on the top of the pile except for this year when we didn't get it until tax season was nearly over. Plus, there is the ATX Community Board which is the best source of research that I have yet to find. If all else fails, just ask; and someone is sure to tell you. Thanks to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Taxed Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am using pub 17 less and less every year. This year I did not get it until mid March and I did not even miss it! Also the help files are getting much better each year. When I first started pub 17 was like the bible of tax prep work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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