Paul Willard

It's time to set the record straight about tax forms. They're not a hard sell, which is good news for distributors.

The United States' financial situation has gotten so dire, President Obama recently called for the freezing of all federal salaries in an attempt to get a hold on the country's debt, which is expected to rise to $2.3 trillion by 2012.

You hate to do it, but you have no choice.

If you live in the north eastern portion of the United States, you're probably pretty sick of winter at this point. As the snow slowly melts away, thoughts turn to making the most of the summer—perhaps building a new deck for enjoying cookouts with friends and family. All it takes is some lumber, nails and tools. Oh, and plenty of permits.

"Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes."

Benjamin Franklin was obviously on to something. Taxes have and will never go away, but that's good news for companies selling tax forms, software and reporting tools.