Clarification from IRS on Mass Transit Passes
The Internal Revenue Service has released a new revenue ruling on mass transit passes provided as fringe benefits to employees, how they are paid for and/or reimbursed. Reveue Ruling changes what the IRS’s earlier guidance on employee qualified transportation...
IRS 1040 E-File Shutdown/Cutover Schedule
The shutdown is coming earlier this year in order to make preparations for reprogramming the 2015 tax season. Note that acknowledgments may be delayed slightly, so you will want to watch these dates to make sure you receive them before they are no longer available....
Possible Delay to Tax Season Looms
Oh no, not another possible delay coming for the 2015 tax year. The IRS commissioner John Koskinen has warned congress that if they don’t make decisions on how to proceed with more than 50 expired tax provisions there could be a delay the soon to come tax season, as...
It’s PTIN Time!
The IRS has announced that you can now renew and apply for your 2015 Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)! You may login to the IRS Online System here and renew, apply or update your current account information. Will also have the ability to receive alerts from...
Tax Preparers Ain?t Got Time For That!
Remember the phrase “Ain’t nobody got time for that?” Well, once tax season starts, one thing tax preparers really don’t have time for is getting sick! How many times have your clients come into your office in a less than healthy state? If you are anything like me you...
Excitement Stirs Over Green Dot ? TPG Binding
Due to the Green Dot merger TPG will now be able to give it’s clients industry leading financial products. The feedback from both existing and new customers has been very positive as they are excited to take advantage of all of the new benefits that will be available...
The IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)
The IRS designed this program to allow tax preparers to voluntarily take this program which will give them knowledge and skills that will be valuable to their clients. This will prove to taxpayers that you took the time to broaden your knowledge to meet their needs....
Direct Deposit Limits
It is no secret (we hope) that there have been so many victims of fraud the past year that something needs to be done. The IRS has come up with a way to help fight back against these scammers. Effective January 2015, there will be a limit of three refunds that can be...
Green Dot Buys Santa Barbara Tax Products Group
Green Dot to purchase Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (TPG) in a 320 million dollar deal. The sale will be funded with $55 million cash, $150 million in bank debts and approx. 6.133 million shares of its common stock. Which means that TPG investors will own...
Tax Preparer Software?What, How and Why of Fee Collect
What is it? Fee collect allows you to deduct your tax preparation fees directly from your client’s refunds. This service costs you $19.95 per tax return and the fees are directly deposited into your bank account. Our UltimateTax ProPlus software offers fee collect,...
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E-file Shut down for 2022 for Years 2019-2021
Last Day to e-File - November 22, 2022 IRS has announced its MeF (e-file) shutdown and cutover for Tax Year 2021. To ensure that all Form 1040 tax returns e-filed through the MeF system are processed promptly, submissions must occur before IRS shuts down the system on...
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The Best Bank Products for Tax Professionals
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Understanding Tax Software with Bank Products
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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Tax Software Package?
When deciding to renew your tax software, you will want to ask yourself one important question. Should you upgrade your tax software package? As you consider this question, you will want to reflect on your needs for the coming tax season. Do you expect your business...