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Intuit Online Payroll for Accounting Professionals by Intuit ProLine 2011 OVERALL RATING BEST FIT Small businesses and accounting profes- sionals who want a web-based payroll application that provides the ability to collaborate with users at other sites. It's also a good fi t for QuickBooks for Mac and QuickBooks Online users who want a payroll tool that integrates directly with their soſt ware. STRENGTHS • Web-based payroll application with employee portals, electronic fi ling & collaboration with remote personnel. • Mobile app is available for iOS • Portals & reports can be branded with the fi rm's name. • Integration supported for Quick- Books (Windows, Mac & Online), Quicken, Sage Peachtree, and ATX/ TaxWise Write Up, as well as Excel or text-based data export. • SaaS model eliminates the need for application installation or updating. POTENTIAL LIMITATIONS • Custom reporting may require export & manipulation of data in Excel. • Although multiple logins are per- mit ed for each company, access is restricted for each company to only one user at a time, and companies cannot have more than 150 employees. SUMMARY & PRICING Intuit Online Payroll for Accounting Professionals off ers a clean interface that is easy to use and allows accounting professionals to brand themselves through payroll service off erings. Several included features may aid in increased profi tability. All pricing is fl at rate and includes most payroll features such as unlimited payroll runs, direct deposit and employee portals. Pricing starts at $19.99 per client, per month for up to fi ve clients, with each client having fi ve or fewer employees. For six or more clients, pricing is tiered, and billing will automatically revert to lower pricing as more clients are added. For those with 50 or more clients, pricing is $10.99 per client, per month for fi ve or fewer employees. A time tracking module is available and is priced per employee at $2 per month. PRODUCT DELIVERY METHODS: ■ On-Premises ■ ✔ SaaS ■ Hosted by Vendor {FULL-SERVICE PROFESSIONAL} BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS REPORTING & MONITORING INTEGRATION/IMPORT/EXPORT HELP/SUPPORT CLIENT SELF-SERVICE FEATURES Read the full review of this product exclusively online at www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/10318416 888-236-9501 www.accountant.intuit.com/payroll Whether you are preparing your client's W-2s, 1099s or payroll, our software is fast and painless. Our product is designed to make live or after-the-fact payroll preparation easy and profitable for busy accountants and their staff. Visit our Web site to see what solutions we have for your business. • Prepares W-2 & 1099 Forms • Live and After-The-Fact Payroll • Payroll Forms for all 50 States • Electronic/Magnetic Forms Filing • Imports Quickbooks, Excel & Competitors • Free Technical Support (800) 536-1099 • Free Demo at www.1099-etc.com For more information, please go to cpapracticeadvisor.com/company/10028044 September 2011 • www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com 33