TAX RESOURCES ON THE WEB
Links to Tax Information
www.taxresources.com
This site contains links to local, state and federal tax sites where users can download tax forms and related information. Also included are links to descriptions and reviews of various tax software packages.
A Professional Neighborhood
www.professionalcity.com
This online resource center has organized its extensive collection of links into three "neighborhoods"—accounting, law and marketing—to permit users more in-depth and precise searches. The accounting neighborhood contains links to tax, payroll, software review and state CPA society sites, among others.
More Links to Tax Sites
users.visi.net/~gillco/tax_tech.htm
This site features a nice mix of links to tax and technology sites. Created by John Gill, CPA, it's broken down into two areas: links for the professional and for the general public. The links for professionals include information on U.S. tax law, information technology, vendors and professional associations.
A Taxing Site
You can use Essential Links to go directly to sites that include information and forms for state, federal and international taxes, as well as guides to tax preparation and software. There are also links to relevant associations, publications and discussion groups.
Look to the Light
his useful search engine not only looks for pertinent Web sites but takes you directly to a query topic's specific page, which minimizes clicking and searching multiple Web pages. A search for tax software brought up almost 508,000 items you can get to directly.
A U.S. URL
This site offers contact information for all U.S. government
branches, agencies and offices.
It also includes access to
nationwide press information, government 800 numbers, search engines
and national libraries.
A Web of Accountants
Sponsored by AccountingWEB, Inc., this site offers free registration
for its newswire service and the ability
to search its index of
other accounting-related Web sites. Included are sections with
practice management and Internet tips.
Come to Your Census
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s site should interest most
professionals. Aside from information on Census 2000,
it offers
demographic profiles and projections by state, and statistics and
analysis for topics such as foreign trade,
housing and income.
Another feature is an application that generates detailed maps for
anywhere in the United States.
Access to Health Care Information
This site, provided by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, has information on health care institutions.
One useful feature is Quality Check, which allows users to check
references for all JCAHO-accredited institutions and professionals.
OF GENERAL INTEREST
The Power of Protocol
Have you ever worried that you're using the wrong fork at a business lunch? Or that you may wear something inappropriate to a business meeting? Then check out this site from Protocol Consultants International. It's broken down into three categories—business etiquette, diplomacy and international protocol.
Charity Begins on the Web
The Planned Giving Design Center's free subscription site provides professionals—especially attorneys, accountants and financial planners—with relevant and current information regarding charitable gift planning and taxation.
For Small Businesses
Ernst & Young, LLP, sponsors this site, which provides information and updates on the recommendations and initiatives of the White House Conference on Small Business. Included are links to business associations, news sites and government resources.
For SEC Research
Global Securities Information, Inc.'s site is dedicated to issues involving the SEC and other government organizations that deal closely with financial markets. One useful feature is a large inventory of downloadable speeches by SEC officials.
Is There a Speaker in the House?
www.onbusiness.net
Looking for a speaker, trainer or consultant for your company? Check out this site, sponsored by ON Business, to find one in your area. You can also research articles and portions of books by these professionals to get a sense of their areas of expertise.
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