UltimateTax Blog

With tax season fast approaching, it's time to prepare for your busiest time of year. Waiting until February or March to get your office ready for the influx of clients will leave you overworked, frazzled, and unable to meet demand. So, how do you prepare your office...

We've been transitioning into a paperless society for over twenty years, yet we have more paper now than before. Although scanning technology and computer storage were available, the process needed to be more precise, safer, and easier to manage for clients who...

New trends in the tax industry sometimes give the companies at the forefront an advantage over their competitors. However, blindly following trends can get you in over your head and ruin your business if you don’t consider the ramifications and go about it correctly....

Every year, the IRS audits thousands of people. This can be an intimidating process for your clients, but there are things you can do to prepare them for the auditing process and protect them through it. Hopefully, your office filed the disputed return, and you have...

The tax industry is one of many finding new opportunities with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The benefits to your business could be substantial once you understand how to utilize it effectively. So, what is AI? How does it help tax preparers? Will it...

Tax season can be incredibly stressful for you to meet tax preparation demands, and taxpayers are either focused on what they owe or wondering about their refund. Businesses and individual taxpayers often have plans for their refund money weeks before they even file...

Let's be honest. The average taxpayer will never read the tax code. They will likely rely on a professional tax preparer like you, using good tax preparation software, to guide them. Otherwise, they're getting tax advice from family, friends, or worse, a social...

Are you looking for a new side hustle or business venture? Regardless of your goals for increasing your income, starting a tax preparer business can be both lucrative and satisfying. Why Choose A Tax Business? There are several reasons a tax business might be the best...