Beginner Tax Preparer? Watch Out for These Common Mistakes

Beginner Tax Preparer? Watch Out for These Common Mistakes

The path to becoming a skilled tax preparer is a challenging one with roadblocks at each step. Many new preparers begin struggling after a few months because they didn’t recognize common mistakes or know how to avoid them. Prevention requires knowing where...
How to Attract and Win New Tax Clients With These Strategies

How to Attract and Win New Tax Clients With These Strategies

Many tax practitioners struggle to attract new clients, even when they’re excellent at the work itself. Being good at taxes is one thing. Getting clients through the door is another. If potential clients can’t find the firm or don’t understand why...
Planning Your Digital Transformation with 1040 Tax Software

Planning Your Digital Transformation with 1040 Tax Software

Improve the way you prepare taxes by replacing manual steps with secure and simplified digital ones. You’ll gain better control over client data, reduce paperwork, and streamline the busiest parts of tax season. Transforming to digital methods can improve how...
From CPA to Tax Preparer: A Seamless Transition Into Retirement

From CPA to Tax Preparer: A Seamless Transition Into Retirement

After years of crunching numbers, advising businesses, and ensuring compliance, you’re looking ahead to a new chapter: retirement. But, like many CPAs, stepping away completely feels like too big of a leap. What if there were a way to ease into retirement while...
13 Factors Increasing Your Client’s Likelihood of an IRS Audit

13 Factors Increasing Your Client’s Likelihood of an IRS Audit

Nobody enjoys hearing the word audit, but every accountant should keep it in mind. While most returns fly under the radar, certain red flags can make the IRS take a closer look. Let’s walk through some common audit triggers, from high income to large deductions....
Retrieve Your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

Retrieve Your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

Protecting your identity during tax-filing season is of paramount importance. One crucial piece of information that plays a vital role in safeguarding your personal data is the Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN).  In this article, we will delve into the significance of...
Retrieve Your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)

Tax Software for Easy At-Home Preparation & Filing

Tax preparation can be a challenging and expensive task, particularly for professional tax preparers. The financial aspect of tax preparation, including hiring personnel, purchasing resources, or subscribing to costly software, can significantly impact profitability....
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The Essential Guide to Bank Products for Tax Preparers

As a tax preparer, it’s essential to keep up-to-date with the latest banking products available to your clients. Not only will it help streamline your job and improve efficiency, but it can also provide a range of benefits for your clients.  From direct deposit...
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Here’s How to Opt-Out of the Child Tax Credit Payments

As part of the recently signed American Rescue Plan, major changes were made to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). For the 2021 tax year, families will have the option to receive advance payments of up to $300 per child, per month, starting in July.  These payments could...