In the Press

Our editors are featured in some of the world's leading news media, including but not limited to, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, USA Today, AP News and numerous other top media organizations.

Kiplinger.com, February 2007
Kimberly Lankford quoted RIA's Bob Scharin in the February issue of her Your Money column ("Tapping Your IRA for a House") regarding a reader question concerning IRAs for a home purchase. The piece also ran in the following outlets: MarketWatch.com, and Real Estate Journal.com (A WSJ Publication).

Chicago Tribune, January 28, 2007
Marks Jarvis quoted RIA's Bob Scharin in her Sunday section piece on claiming deductions missing on 2006 tax forms. The piece also ran in the following outlets: Orlando Sentinel, Greenwich Times, and Hartford Courant.

Practical Accountant, January 2007
PPC author Doug Carmichael was sourced in an article on Risk Assessment by Editor-in-Chief Howard Wolosky.

Stamford Advocate, January 2007
Julie Jason quoted RIA's Bob Scharin extensively in her January 21 st article Deductive Logic: Get the Most Out of Your Tax Return.

CPA Technology Advisor, January 2007
Checkpoint® Five Star Review! An extensive review of Checkpoint® is currently circulating in the January - March, 2007 Tax Season Survival Guide. The review was overwhelmingly positive with Checkpoint receiving Five out of Five Stars in all categories: Ease-Of-Use, Content, Customization, Integration/Output, Help, and Support & Updates.

Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2007
Changes in tax law could affect how much your kids are taxed. The article "Teen Tax Alert" written by Jen Pellet includes quotes from Bob Scharin RIA's Senior Tax Analysis regarding the kiddie tax.

Yahoo! Finance, December 2006
The Article "Bad investments can be good tax news" written by Cynthia Brodrick and Kay Bell on year-end planning includes quotes from RIA's Senior Tax Analyst Bob Scharin. Learn how bad investments can be good tax news.

WebCPA.com, December 2006
New Enhancements to Checkpoint are featured, highlighting the addition of new research tools that can be simulatneously used for both tax and auditing.

The San Jose Mercury News, November 12, 2006
THERE'S STILL SOME TIME TO SHRINK WHAT YOU'LL OWE IN APRIL
Mark Schwanhausser quotes RIA tax analyst Harris Abrams in his article Defusing those tax return time bombs on year-end tax planning.

Detroit Free Press, November 8, 2006
Susan Tompor prominently quoted Fred Stein, RIA’s senior tax analyst in her November 8th piece on the tax implications in regards to buying mutual funds at the end of the year.

The Oregonian, November 26, 2006
Julie Tripp quoted RIA tax analyst Richard O'Donnell in her article "Keep notes on what you give for tax time" regarding the new charitable contributions tax rules..

The Boston Globe, November 26, 2006
There’s still time for tax savings! Leonard Wiener quoted RIA’s Senior Tax Analyst Bob Scharin, in his November 26th article “10 ways to cut your taxes and avoid traps before the end of the year”.

WebCPA, September 26, 2006
Thomson Tax & Accounting offers New Audit Tools. On the heels of the new risk assessment standards rolled out by the American Institute of CPAs, Thomson Tax & Accounting and the PPC brand are offering two new audit tools.

September 13, 2006, Thomson Acquires PassOnline!
Thomson Tax & Accounting, a Thomson Corp. business, has acquired PassOnline, a provider of electronic continuing professional education. This acquisition will allow Thomson to expand its electronic CPE course offerings in the professional accounting and tax market. Existing CPE brands -- including PPC, RIA, Gear Up, MicroMash, PPC-Bell Learning and Quickfinder -- will continue to be offered, all from a single source.

Detroit Free Press, September 17, 2006
Tax rules change on Tuition accounts. Susan Tompor quoted RIA's Harris Abrams in her article regarding Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

The Arizona Republic, August 28, 2006
College: It's not just for kids anymore.
Russ Wiles quoted RIA's senior tax analyst Bob Scharin in his article on adults funding higher-education programs.

Baltimoresun.com, August 20, 2006
New Pension Law and how it affects charitable giving.
Eileen Ambrose quoted Harris Abrams, a tax analyst with RIA in her article "New pension law closes loopholes in charitable deductions."

The Providence Journal, August 27, 2006
Planning to withdraw money from your 401(K)? Be Careful!
Neil Downing's article "Withdrawing from a 401(K) for education may bring a penalty" quotes RIA's senior tax analyst Bob Scharin on Gift Tax as it applies to funding college tuition.

SourceMedia Special Study - Integrated Solutions, August 2006
In a new special study entitled "Integrated Solution to Increase Your Firm's Productivity", featured in the August edition of Integrated Solutions, DD Holmes, Vice President of Research & Guidance, Professional Market, describes the values of having a single platform that is easy to navigate.

"Tax and accounting professionals can get the most highly valued services all on the Checkpoint® platform- RIA, WG&L, PPC products and many third party alliance partners such as IRS, BNA, IBFD, AICPA, FASB, GASB, SEC PCAOB, IASB and many more."
--DD Holmes

Bankrate.com, July 24, 2006
Kay Bell included quotes from RIA's senior tax analyst Bill Massey in her article "Estate Tax Elimination could cost heirs" regarding the estate tax repeal.

MarketWatch.com, July 23, 2006
"Want to negotiate? You'll have to pay 20% of what you owe in taxes up front"
Andrea Coombes included quotes from RIA's senior tax analyst Bob Scharin in her piece regarding "Offers in Compromise."

Accountants Media Group Special Report!, June 2006
"The article "Trends, Issues, and Challenges Face the Firm of the Future", written by Mark Schlageter, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Thomson Tax & Accounting R&G, was featured in the June 2006 supplement of "Firm of the Future".

Accounting Today, June 1, 2006
In the article "SOXworthy?" by Riccardo Davis on SOX related features being added to tax research and planning products, RIA editor Susan Weisenfeld was quoted and the Sarbanes-Oxley Reporter on Checkpoint® was featured as providing its "users access to business data across the organization in one central place."

The Baltimore Sun, June 5, 2006
In her syndicated column, Eileen Ambrose quoted RIA's senior tax analyst William (Bill) Massey in her article "IRAs for GIs, more refund options", regarding the Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act.

Baltimore Sun, June 25, 2006
Travel on business: is it work or is it play? What is considered a tax write off?
Eileen Ambrose quoted RIA's senior tax analyst Bob Scharin extensively in her article "Tax write-off varies when mixing work with play", on business travel tax deductions.

The Street.com, June 16, 2006
Estate tax is again the talk of the town in D.C., mentions Tracy Byrnes in her article "Estate Tax in Limbo" which includes quotes from RIA's senior tax analyst Bob Scharin and editor of WG&L Practical Tax Strategies who reminds us to "pay attention to your state's rule during this monotonous debate."

Bankrate.com, June 8, 2006
Kay Bell included quotes from RIA's senior tax analyst Bob Scharin in her article on "5 homeownership tax myths."
"While myths, half-truths and misconceptions may abound, Kay Bell's article has narrowed it down to five that, if you buy into them, could cost you."

The Arizona Republic, May 21, 2006
"It’s certainly good news for investors", says Bob Trinz, senior tax analyst in the article "Low-rate extension is good news for market investors" written by Russ Wiles..

The Baltimore Sun, May 28, 2006
The wedding season is under way…” “But sometime between the honeymoon and April 15, newlyweds will need to consider taxes”.
Eileen Ambrose’s article "Figuring out how to file first taxes as a couple" provides helpful information from RIA’s senior tax analyst Bob Scharin on filing a joint return.

The Dallas Morning News, May 21, 2006
"Now you can map out your investments" an article written by Pamela Yip regarding the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act includes quotes from RIA’s Bob Scharin.
For more information and to purchase a copy of RIA’s Complete Analysis of the Tax Increase Prevention and Tax Reconcilation Act visit us at http://ria.thomson.com.

The San Francisco Chronicle, May 23, 2006
Kathleen Pender’s article "Savings tax has 2 sides" quotes RIA’s Bob Scharin on transferring appreciated assets: "…a carrot and a stick for parents who want to save money in their children’s names".

Kilpinger.com, May 11, 2006
Mary Beth Franklin quotes RIA's Bob Scharin in her article “What you should know about the NEW TAX BILL."

Timesrecordnew.com, May 9, 2006
RIA’s Bob Scharin is quoted in the article “Tax cut bill delivers temporary relief” written by Mary Deibel.

USA Today, May 10, 2006
“Lawmakers postpone IRA benefits until 2010”, article by Sandra Block quotes Dick O’Donnell, RIA tax editor.
“…if you're itching to call your financial adviser, put down the phone. You can't convert your IRA until 2010,” said Sandra Block.

Baltimoresun.com, May 11, 2006
“Roth IRA limits may be lifted” an article by Eileen Ambrose features quotes from RIA's tax editor, Dick O'Donnell. (This story was also syndicated in the Sun-Sentinel (FL)).