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Explaining Tax Refund Delays to Your Clients

Explaining Tax Refund Delays to Your Clients

The question every tax preparer hears is, "How long till I get my tax return?" Families have plans for that money to go on vacation, make household repairs, or use it as a downpayment for a new car. Students use it to fill in their meager budgets, furnish their...

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From Tax Preparer To Business Owner

From Tax Preparer To Business Owner

So, you're ready to strike out on your own. Maybe you just graduated with your accounting degree. Perhaps you've worked for years for another company, gaining experience. Either way, there are some things you should know about starting your own accounting business....

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Growing Your Accounting Business In 2024

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 the process of carving out your piece of the market. You're great with numbers, but what about social media marketing,...

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Will Software Replace Professional Tax Preparers?

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 coalition of tax preparation software companies. The "IRS Free File" program provides free tax preparation and filing for...

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Digital Signatures: The Ultimate Timesaver For Tax Preparers

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 years, partly because they’re always looking for ways to improve their efficiency and partly because they need to keep up...

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5 New Year Resolutions For Tax Professionals

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 opportunities to learn from old mistakes and let go, moving on with greater insight. Here are five resolutions you might include...

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What Are Some Costly Mistakes Tax Preparers Can Make?

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 most costly mistakes a tax preparer can make? How can they prevent them? Some individuals shared mistakes they know tax...

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Explaining Tax Refund Delays to Your Clients

The question every tax preparer hears is, "How long till I get my tax return?" Families have plans for that money to go on vacation, make household repairs, or use it as a downpayment for a new car. Students use it to fill in their meager budgets, furnish their...

From Tax Preparer To Business Owner

So, you're ready to strike out on your own. Maybe you just graduated with your accounting degree. Perhaps you've worked for years for another company, gaining experience. Either way, there are some things you should know about starting your own accounting business....

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 the process of carving out your piece of the market. You're great with numbers, but what about social media marketing,...

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 coalition of tax preparation software companies. The "IRS Free File" program provides free tax preparation and filing for...