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The Best Ways to Deal with Unhappy or Challenging Tax Clients
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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...
A Competitive Pricing Guide for Your Tax Preparation Services
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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...
Tax Preparation: The Ultimate Work From Home Opportunity
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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?...
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