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11 Tax Professional Strategies to Reclaim Your Time This Tax Season

If you're like most tax professionals, your day starts with a pile of client files, a full voicemail box, and that nagging feeling that there aren't enough hours to get it all done. Research shows that each interruption costs you 20 minutes of focus time, and during...

Dispelling Myths Around Cloud-Based Tax Preparation Software

Remember the days of crashed computers during tax season, lost files, and that constant worry about backing up your data? If you're still wrestling with traditional tax software, you're probably all too familiar with these headaches. Yet something holds you back from...

The Benefits of Getting Tax Software Early in the Season

Is now the right time to buy your tax software for the 2025 season? This question might be on your mind as you plan for the future of your tax preparation business. The truth is, investing in business tax software early can make your upcoming tax season smoother and...

Using Tax Software When You Don’t Have an EFIN

Starting a tax preparation business? Maybe you're exploring software options while your EFIN application processes, or perhaps you haven't started the application yet. Either way, you need to understand how your software experience changes without this vital IRS...

Expanding Horizons With Diverse Tax Software Skills

Tax professionals running their own practices already know the law inside and out. You understand deductions, credits, and complex returns. But there's an untapped way to grow your business—by adding new tax software skills to your toolkit. Think about it: expanding...