Many individuals and firms are also using the Web as an outlet for tax-related articles, newsletters, and publications. Readers interested in tax academia can explore the Tax Education on the Web site. In addition to a comprehensive tax directory, Yancey's Home Page contains hundreds of links to accounting, law, finance, government, and related sites. Internet search engines as an aid in locating other Web resources. Using Tax Practitioners' Home Pages Numerous tax practitioners have put up pages on the Web.
Some practitioners make do with simple text information listing specialities and contact numbers.
Others fill their home pages with firm brochures, client newsletters, and links to other useful Web sites. While the primary purpose of these pages is to generate new clients, frequently other accountants can glean useful information from visits to these sites. The most fascinating feature of the Web is its ability to reach almost instantaneously across long distances. This means tax professionals from a variety of countries are only a mouse click away on the Web. They offer a potential contact in a foreign country and frequently offer a wealth of free background information on a country's tax laws.