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Why You’re Still Wasting Time on Manual Tax Data Entry

Manual data entry has a way of taking over. You retype W-2 figures pulled from a client's photo of a crumpled form, reconcile a bank statement line by line because the export didn't format correctly, or key the same EIN into three different fields across two systems....

What Your Tax Software Needs for Corporate Credits and Deductions

Preparing business returns for corporations comes with challenges such as handling credits and applying deductions correctly. You need to track depreciation schedules, manage net operating losses, and stay current on compliance rules. The right corporate tax software...

Top 10 Hacks For Your 1040 Workflow

As you work through tax season, you might notice your 1040 workflow slowing you down. Without an efficient process, it's easy to get stuck on manual data entry or to chase missing documents. Those bottlenecks cut into your profits and leave clients waiting longer than...

8 Essential Computer Maintenance Tips To Get Your Tech Tax-Ready

During tax season, your computer turns into your most important tool. From accessing client files to e-filing returns, it handles almost everything you do. But if you're like many tax pros, you probably don't give your tech a full checkup until something crashes or...

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...