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....
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...
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...
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...
6 Skills That Every Tax Preparer Should Have
Tax preparation is a good choice of business for a motivated entrepreneur. You can be successful without too great of an investment! You can run a...
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...
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...
Start a Tax Preparation Business Now
The 2022 tax season will begin less than a month from now. If you are going to set up your own tax practice, now is the time to do it! But how do...
Pre Ack Loans Available Now
If you have applied for bank products and pre ack loans, they are available now. In our online program, the forms are now available. No updates are...
Keep an Eye on These Expiring Tax Breaks
As 2021 draws to a close, a number of tax breaks are set to expire. Tax preparers need to be aware of which tax breaks will be going away—but also...
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The Pros And Cons Of Bundling Tax Services
New trends in the tax industry sometimes give the companies at the forefront an advantage over their competitors. However, blindly following trends can get you in over your head and ruin your business if you don’t consider the ramifications and go about it correctly....
What Strategies can You Share for Fully Leveraging Tax Software to Enhance Client Experience?
Gone are the days of calculating taxes by hand, with a paper, pencil, and a good eraser. Tax software has been an innovative and invaluable tool for tax professionals. Are there ways tax software can be leveraged even more to enhance the client experience? Some...
11 Steps To Help Your Client Through An Audit
Every year, the IRS audits thousands of people. This can be an intimidating process for your clients, but there are things you can do to prepare them for the auditing process and protect them through it. Hopefully, your office filed the disputed return, and you have...
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...
How Crucial is Customer Support and Training in Tax Software Utilization?
With ever-changing tax legislation, complex tax circumstances, and the threat of tax fraud looming, everyone wants a smooth tax experience. Tax software is the answer for many to create a smooth experience. Is customer support or training in this software imperative?...