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Electronic records allow accessibility to past trends
There has been significant discussion regarding the government’s encouragement of healthcare providers to use of electronic medical records, specifically the security of patients and increased billing that has been accompanying the switch. But a recent New York Times article points out a specific advantage electronic records have that may encourage other industries to use this…
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Key Facts About IRS Form 1099
With tax season upon us and the unemployment rate decreasing, both employers and employees are under stress to file their W-2 or 1099 forms for 2012. Tax lawyer Robert Wood explains in a Forbes article what to remember when filing IRS 1099 tax forms. As for timing, the IRS will begin processing this past year’s…
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Electronic-only surveys may miss important data
For companies and organizations that rely on surveys for information, there are a number of digital options. However, while this may be a more environmentally friendly alternative, there are still a number of advantages to using paper forms. As one university is discovering, there are both advantages and disadvantages of electronic surveys. When switching to…
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1099 tax form changes could hurt businesses that don’t comply
Tax changes for the 2012 year can trip up any business, but this year the penalties for not complying with 1099 regulations have increased. For any company filing these documents, the use of third-party 1099 processing services, as Business News Daily suggests, can help companies avoid any for mistakes. According to Accounting Today, one of…
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Going paperless gives offices more flexibility, one veterinarian finds
For most paperless medical offices, the switch to digital files is for environmental or efficiency reasons. But another advantage of avoiding paper documents is the ability to create an office in unlikely places and set up business anywhere, as one veterinarian found out when she opened her mobile clinic. According to the Topeka Capital Journal,…
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Going paperless signals to customers that a business is cutting edge
As the housing market begins to recover after the bust five years ago, many businesses are finding themselves with more customers and work. One industry in particular that may be scrambling is the real estate business, especially with so many changes in past years. As a result, the National Association of Realtors helped create DocuSign,…
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Advantages of using electronic filings of W2 and 1099 forms
As tax season approaches, businesses often discover IRS-approved Web-based tax filing systems can offer many advantages besides simply being environmentally friendly. E-filing provides more time for both businesses and employees – an important feature for companies with many freelance workers – and electronic systems can also be more secure than paper forms. When businesses file…
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U.S. Census Bureau still need paper forms
For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting the American Community Survey using online forms instead of paper. The move, which is done in hopes of gaining more responses and saving paper, is expected to save $3 million. However, some worry that by making the change to an online survey, the survey…
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Scanning technology allows users to scan on the go
As tablets and mobile phones become more accessible and mainstream, offices are relying on these devices to share information, sparking BYOD policies – bring your own device – and more employees working remotely. In keeping with this trend, scanning technology has also evolved, allowing documents to be scanned and uploaded almost anywhere. One device, the…