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What Is a Refund Transfer?

What Is a Refund Transfer?

The refund transfer is a deposit product that allows clients to settle their preparation fees or accounting fees without making an upfront payment....

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8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses

8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses

We are aware of an issue with the IRS schema concerning the maximum adoption credit allowed on Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses.  Per the form...

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State and Module Release Dates

State and Module Release Dates

We have published a solution article to are module and state release dates.  This article will be updated around 11am central.   This article is the...

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CA e-File – Resolved

CA e-File – Resolved

[UPDATE] - as of 2/2/22 this is resolved. We have identified a minor issue with the State of California eFiles returns. We expect a fix by end of...

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IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

UltimateTax is Reposting a good email from the IRS: Common tax return mistakes that can cost taxpayers Tax laws are complicated but the most common...

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IRS Common Mistakes – 2022

Efile Start Date for 2021 Returns

We are announcing that the IRS will be accepting 2021 returns starting on Monday January 24, 2022.  As expected the IRS will begin accepting returns...

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Recent Posts

How Artificial Intelligence Affects The Tax Industry

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...

Explaining Refund Advance Loans to Your Tax Clients

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...

Debunking 7 Tax Myths For Your Clients

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...

Essentials To Start Your Own Tax Preparer Business

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...