Plan to Pay Uncle Sam
http://taxes.about.com
At this e-spot CPAs can find reviews of and links to free tax-preparation programs including Tax Engine and Turbo Tax for the Web. Users can read articles on IRS audits of large and small companies, get an overview of tax amnesty and voluntary disclosure programs and find strategies and tips on filling out schedule C for freelance employees.

Take a Tax Break
www.taxanalysts.com
Ever wonder what our current and past presidents declared on their income tax returns? Find out at the Cool Stuff section of this site, which includes returns for Presidents Clinton, Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Go to Tax Quotes and find out who said, “Only little people pay taxes,” and sign up for free bulletins on benefits and pensions and estate, gift and trust taxation.

Invest Time to Save Money
www.taxgaga.com
What are the top overlooked tax deductions? Find out at this Web site where tax preparers also will find information on e-filing and getting extensions for filing federal and state income taxes. You can read up on tax credits and tax-saving strategies for self-employed people and business owners. Get tips for high-income individuals and investors and use calculators for home and personal financing and investment and retirement planning. Tax Ha-Ha gives users a break with tax horror stories, humor and interesting quotes.

Loads of Links
www.govspot.com
If you click on Taxes under the Matters of Money section, you not only get links to most U.S. government departments but also general deduction resources, IRS forms, information on audits—and five ways to avoid them—and tax-preparation checklists. There’s also a tax glossary and information on the child and earned income tax credits and on charitable and education deductions.

Profit From the Prophet
www.taxprophet.com
San Francisco tax attorney Robert L. Sommers shares his insights and views on employee stock options, foreign taxpayers, trust scams and wealth preservation, along with links to frequently asked questions, interviews, speeches and video streams on his Web site. Visitors can click on General Tax Information to find archived newsletters on estate planning, revocable and irrevocable trusts and an interesting allegory on payroll taxes called “Slaying of the Tax Dragon.”

Plan Tomorrow Today
www.aicpa.org/members/socsec.htm
Anyone have an extra $3.54 trillion? That’s how much the AICPA report Understanding Social Security Reform: The Issues and Alternatives says the government needs to fix the program’s future deficit. CPAs and financial advisers concerned about the dwindling supply of funds will want to go to this section of the Institute’s Web site and download the full report or the executive summary. The report also was the subject of the July 2005 JofA article “Promises to Keep.”

From the Traveler’s Mouth
www.tripadvisor.com
CPAs on the move and frequent business travelers can find links here to the best deals on airfare, hotels and restaurants, and read reviews from other travelers to the same destinations. Free registration lets users post their own travel experiences and leave reviews of accommodations and area attractions. Visitors can find links to guidebooks and regional articles and join a location-specific discussion forum.

Get In the Game
www.6figurejobs.com
Executive job seekers, employers and recruiters can sign up for a free membership at this Smart Stop to post and search rsums and job openings starting at $100,000. Click on Executive Resources for a free trial for extended search assistance with the site’s JobSweeper. Go to the Career Resources section and get guidance on rsum writing including sample rsums for executive-level positions.

What Are You Worth?
www.payscale.com
Have you been offered a new position, but wonder whether the salary is competitive? Job candidates at this crossroads can join Payscale.com for free and set up a profile to help them make sound career decisions. Standard reports include average salary ranges broken down by company size, degree, experience, gender and location. Or check the sample profiles of your peers so you can command the money you’re worth.

Single White-(Collar) Female
http://women.nase.org
Women CPAs and sole practitioners can come to this National Association for the Self-Employed Web site to find out about tax credits for working parents and estate taxes. Visitors can glean insights from the member profile of the month, ask for expert advice from small business consultants and read questions and answers about mentoring.