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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,...

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...