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A Tax Preparers’ Guide to Meeting the 5 IRS Criteria

If you prepare taxes for a living, staying on the IRS's "good side" is essential to your reputation and your bottom line. Whether you're just getting started or expanding your client base, knowing the five main standards the IRS uses to evaluate preparers can help you...

7 Top Client Queries That Tax Preparers Must Confidently Answer

A tax season isn't a tax season without clients asking questions about their returns. These may come from first-time filers or long-time clients dealing with something new. Either way, it's your job to have the answers ready. Being prepared for these conversations...

Backup Strategies to Boost Data Security for Tax Pros

Data is at the center of every tax preparation business. The more client files and financial records are stored digitally, the more there is to lose if something goes wrong. A hardware failure, a cyberattack, or even a simple mistake can put years of work at risk....

Prioritizing Internal Training in Your Tax Prep Office

Internal training is becoming the new standard for tax prep offices looking to grow. More and more firms are finding that investing in staff development improves accuracy and client trust faster than any other change. With deeper comprehension, preparers stop being...