Tax Professionals, Here Are The 2020 Deadlines You Need To Keep Track
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5 Mistakes Preparers Make When Buying Tax Software
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Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Tax Credit Filers
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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
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Tax Season Starts Jan 20th, 2014
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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
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