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Once you’ve set up your new tax preparation business, it’s only a matter of time to start acquiring clients. Your first clients would be your family...
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Tax Professionals, Here Are The 2020 Deadlines You Need To Keep Track
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5 Mistakes Preparers Make When Buying Tax Software
1. Refusing To Adopt Cloud-based Software The tax preparation software industry is probably one of the slowest industries to embrace cloud...
Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Tax Credit Filers
The tax industry stakeholders are projecting refunds will begin hitting accounts mid-week, Feb 22nd. This is just an estimate and not a guarantee...
IRS Announces Tax Refund Delays For 2017
Expecting to spend that tax refund early? IRS has announced Tax Refund – Delays for 2017 What You Need To Know Mike Steele, owner of Ultimate Tax...
Tax Preparer Education Requirements
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Afternoon Feb. 13th – IRS Funding
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Health Care Basics For Preparing Your Clients Returns
We got this from the IRS site about what you need to file for the ACA (Affordable Care Act). We are just sending this out for your information.We...
Tax Season Starts Jan 20th, 2014
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Finding Your Business Activity Code: A Quick and Easy Guide
A principal business code is an indispensable part of conducting business in the United States. This six-digit number is a means of categorizing a company's main product or service, and it plays an important role in filing federal taxes with the Internal Revenue...
Using Last Year’s Earned Income Credit: Maximize Your Tax Refund
When filing a state tax return, it is important to be aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as this credit may reduce your overall tax liability. The Earned Income Credit (EIC), also known as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), is a valuable tax credit for...
Determining the Right Number of Tax Exemptions to Claim
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Understanding Tax Garnishment: How to Check If Your Tax Return Will Be Affected
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Top Tax Preparation Software for Accountants: Streamline Your Tax Season
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