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
Thought that maybe the required continuing education hours might change this year? Well they have not. The requirements for 2016 continuing...
Afternoon Feb. 13th – IRS Funding
So far this year, as of 4pm Eastern, the IRS has released almost no refunds. Current estimates are that the IRS has released refunds for fewer than...
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
Tax Season Opens As Planned Following Extenders Legislation Following the passage of the extenders legislation, the Internal Revenue Service...
Urgent Electronic Filing Center Information
The Electronic Filing Center stops sending E-files at 6pm EST on Friday November 20th. This includes 2014, 2013, and 2012 efiles The IRS shuts down...
Professional Tax Software ? When the IRS Sends Letters
We don’t always talk about professional tax software. Today is about your clients. Would your client know what to do if he/she received a letter...
Professional Tax Software ? IRS Withheld FOIA Information
If you are not familiar with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), it is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal...
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Contacting the IRS: How to Reach a Person for Assistance
Dealing with taxes can be a hassle, and trying to navigate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) system is often confusing. Whether you have questions about your tax return or need help resolving an issue with the IRS, contacting a person for assistance can make all the...
Finding Your Business Activity Code: A Quick and Easy Guide
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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
The number of tax exemptions you claim on your W-4 form significantly affects the amount of federal income tax withheld from your paycheck. If you claim fewer exemptions, more taxes will be withheld, and vice versa. However, claiming too many or too few exemptions can...