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What Are Common Triggers for an IRS Audit?

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...

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Tax Preparation: The Ultimate Work From Home Opportunity

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...

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Making Ends Meet Between Tax Seasons

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...

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Why Professional Tax Preparer May Be the Job for You

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...

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Educating Your Clients: How To Detect Fraudulent Tax Preparers

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...

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Explaining Tax Refund Delays to Your Clients

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...

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From Tax Preparer To Business Owner

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....

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Growing Your Accounting Business In 2024

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,...

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Best Practices for E-Filing Your Clients’ Tax Returns

E-filing has made submitting tax returns faster and more efficient. But with those benefits come strict IRS regulations that your clients can’t ignore. From safeguarding customer data under IRS Publication 4557 to ensuring compliance with the latest e-filing...

The Best Ways to Deal with Unhappy or Challenging Tax Clients

Unhappy tax clients are a reality every tax preparer faces (even the best ones). When things go south with customer service or details get missed, clients can express their frustration to you. Or worse, in negative reviews. The good news? There are ways to handle...

Seize the Opportunity: How to Launch a Home Tax Prep Business

Are you looking for control over your schedule? Or do you want to use your math skills and attention to detail on your own terms? Starting a home-based tax preparation business might be the perfect fit. With the ever-changing U.S. tax code, professional tax preparers...

A Competitive Pricing Guide for Your Tax Preparation Services

As someone who's just ventured into tax preparation, you may be unsure how to price your services. Many factors make pricing difficult. Costs vary widely, client needs differ, and you have to consider the time spent and the complexity of each return. In this article,...