Explaining Tax Refund Delays to Your Clients
The question every tax preparer hears is, "How long till I get my tax return?" Families have plans for that money to go on vacation, make household repairs, or use it as a downpayment for a new car. Students use it to fill in their meager budgets, furnish their...
From Tax Preparer To Business Owner
So, you're ready to strike out on your own. Maybe you just graduated with your accounting degree. Perhaps you've worked for years for another company, gaining experience. Either way, there are some things you should know about starting your own accounting business....
What Are the Biggest Challenges That You Face as a Tax Professional?
Every job comes with its challenges, but tax professionals seem to have a difficult time when the entire nation has the same deadline for completing their taxes. Some tax professionals shared the biggest challenges they face within the tax industry. Keep reading to...
Growing Your Accounting Business In 2024
Is owning your own business living up to your expectations? Like many accountants, you may have understood the demand for accountants better than the process of carving out your piece of the market. You're great with numbers, but what about social media marketing,...
What are The Necessary Qualifications and Steps to Become a Tax Preparer?
Working as a tax preparer could be a full-time or seasonal job and is in high demand during tax season. Are you good with numbers, find taxes interesting, and are considering a career in tax preparation? Read on to discover the steps to pursuing a career as a tax...
Will Software Replace Professional Tax Preparers?
There are several options for individuals and families looking to DIY their taxes. The IRS has a Free File program with the Free File Alliance, a coalition of tax preparation software companies. The "IRS Free File" program provides free tax preparation and filing for...
Make 2024 The Year You Scale Up Your Tax Preparation Business
Growth is one of the primary business goals shared across markets. You’ve worked hard to set up your company, build a brand, and service clients. Let all that hard work pay off in a more significant market share by scaling up with these strategies. Prepare Your...
How Can I Determine if my Current Tax Software Suits my Tax Services Business?
Proper tax software is integral to running a successful tax services business. Without the right tools, you may fall short of meeting the most recent tax regulations and offering fair tax services to your clients. Keep reading for tips on determining if your tax...
Digital Signatures: The Ultimate Timesaver For Tax Preparers
Until recently, the IRS required wet-ink signatures on hard-copy documents for tax filing. They’ve relaxed their stance on hard copies in recent years, partly because they’re always looking for ways to improve their efficiency and partly because they need to keep up...
5 New Year Resolutions For Tax Professionals
It’s 2024. It’s a time for family, friends, fireworks, and dazzling parties. The new year and the time-honored tradition of resolutions are opportunities to learn from old mistakes and let go, moving on with greater insight. Here are five resolutions you might include...
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What Are Common Triggers for an IRS Audit?
As a tax preparer, you want to be aware of the most common scenarios that trigger an IRS audit to avoid the pitfalls. An audit examines tax return data to verify it’s correct. As long as you have documentation to support the numbers and are honest in your report, you...
Tax Preparation: The Ultimate Work From Home Opportunity
Have you ever wondered if working at home is the right move for you and your family? Never in our history has it been easier to run a business without a brick-and-mortar base. We never had the technology to meet face-to-face from hundreds of miles away. It saves...
Making Ends Meet Between Tax Seasons
When considering a job as a tax preparer, you may wonder what tax professionals do when it's not tax season. How do they keep the money rolling in? For some, they've always had two jobs. Tax preparation is a side gig that gives them a hefty financial boost once a...
Why Professional Tax Preparer May Be the Job for You
Choosing a career can be stressful. What one person might find fulfilling, another may find annoying. Some people like working indoors in controlled environments, while others want to brave the outdoors in all kinds of weather. Remote or in-office, part-time or...
Educating Your Clients: How To Detect Fraudulent Tax Preparers
Searching for the right tax preparer can be hazardous. Many scam artists prey on taxpayers’ inexperience and need for expedience. They submit bad returns, make off with the money, and leave the taxpayer holding the bag. Here are some warning signs you can share with...