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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
What Are Some Costly Mistakes Tax Preparers Can Make?
Tax preparers are put in a position of trust. Unfortunately, some can make mistakes. And some of those mistakes can be costly. What are some of the...
Considering Making The Switch To New Pro Tax Software?
For years, tax software was so complicated it took months to learn it. Few people wanted to switch, even if unhappy with their service because...
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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...