Making sure your business tax programs fit your clients

Accounting firms should make sure that the business tax software packages which they recommend to their clients are those which best meet their needs. Before selecting a program, a firm should first carefully analyze their clients' requirements and determine if they need an interactive or a batch system. They should then select the appropriate tax program delivery medium and conduct tests to assess the value and performance of the product. Once these have been carried out, cost and product support issues should be examined.
Finding the best package comes after testing at least three programs. Life is just a series of choices. We make good choices that are easy to live with and some [...]