It’s PTIN Time!
The IRS has announced that you can now renew and apply for your 2015 Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)! You may login to the IRS Online System here and renew, apply or update your current account information. Will also have the ability to receive alerts from...
Tax Preparers Ain?t Got Time For That!
Remember the phrase “Ain’t nobody got time for that?” Well, once tax season starts, one thing tax preparers really don’t have time for is getting sick! How many times have your clients come into your office in a less than healthy state? If you are anything like me you...
Excitement Stirs Over Green Dot ? TPG Binding
Due to the Green Dot merger TPG will now be able to give it’s clients industry leading financial products. The feedback from both existing and new customers has been very positive as they are excited to take advantage of all of the new benefits that will be available...
The IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)
The IRS designed this program to allow tax preparers to voluntarily take this program which will give them knowledge and skills that will be valuable to their clients. This will prove to taxpayers that you took the time to broaden your knowledge to meet their needs....
Direct Deposit Limits
It is no secret (we hope) that there have been so many victims of fraud the past year that something needs to be done. The IRS has come up with a way to help fight back against these scammers. Effective January 2015, there will be a limit of three refunds that can be...
Green Dot Buys Santa Barbara Tax Products Group
Green Dot to purchase Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (TPG) in a 320 million dollar deal. The sale will be funded with $55 million cash, $150 million in bank debts and approx. 6.133 million shares of its common stock. Which means that TPG investors will own...
Tax Preparer Software?What, How and Why of Fee Collect
What is it? Fee collect allows you to deduct your tax preparation fees directly from your client’s refunds. This service costs you $19.95 per tax return and the fees are directly deposited into your bank account. Our UltimateTax ProPlus software offers fee collect,...
ACA Give Your Clients A Heads Up
It’s no secret that a many tax payers are confused about ACA (Affordable Care Act). Not only that, but it seems like everyone is. When tax season 2014 hits, there is a good chance that you will have to bare some bad news to your clients. As a professional tax service...