Research Materials

[geekgirldany]

I have always used TTB as my first research book. But if I need more detailed information I have been using Checkpoint. I really do like it but it is costing me $1,200 a year. Thing is I don't use it that much. Probably ten times a year.

Just wondering what other research resources you all use in addition to TTB? I like how Checkpoint has links out to court cases,IRC, etc. Is there another alternative that is less expensive?

Thanks

[Uncle Sam]

Tax Research

I use CFS Tax Research.

https://www.cfs.com

[dtlee]

Thanks for the CFS Research Suggestion

Perhaps you mean this website:

http://www.taxtools.com/products.aspx

[joanmcq]

Parker Tax Research has been getting good reviews and it's inexpensive. It's the same people who had Kleinrock before they sold out to CCH. I'm thinking of getting it myself.

[erchess]

I like Parker

very much. CFS is significantly less expensive and has all the authorities one could want, but I found I was on my own learning to use it at a stage in my life when I did not know how to use a regular search engine such as Google for any complex search. Parker promises that I can send them a problem in my own words and they will send me back the search results on the next business day.

[Kram BergGold]

Natp

By joining NATP you get access to their researchers. You get one question for free every year and then you pay like $20 or $25 per call after that. I am not sure of the exact price.

[Lion]

IntelliConnect

I use CCH's IntelliConnect.

[DMICPA]

Tax Research

I have been using the PPC 1040 Deskbook for years and often I find exactly what I need. I also use the Taxbook Deluxe Edition. On some items, I go to the IRS website and reference the Publications.

PPC costs $234 per year and you get two large notebooks. There is also a CD that you can use a search function.

[kpangelinan]

Parker Tax Research has been getting good reviews and it's inexpensive. It's the same people who had Kleinrock before they sold out to CCH. I'm thinking of getting it myself.

I bought this and I love that I can contact them directly.

[DMICPA]

Tax Research

I noticed that CFS Software is offering FREE tax research to customers. This free offer ends April 30, 2012. Don't know if still available but this would be nice to have.

[geekgirldany]

Thank you all for commenting.

Lion how much is CCH Intelliconnect?

I am definitely going to look at Parker Tax Research. Price is right and they offer a 30 day trial.

Dany

[Lion]

Cch

2012 CCH IntelliConnect is $559. There is one level above what I purchase, as well as some add-ons available. As I use it more and more (and take more and more training) I do find it worth the price.