Take the Summer to Prep for the Enrolled Agent Exam
Do you HAVE to become an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to be a tax preparer? No. All you really need to prepare taxes is to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS (as well as some tax-prep knowledge, of course, if you’re going to do it […]
Read the entire postTax News Recap: Gifts, Grifts, & Data Shifts
As the old adage goes, April showers bring May flowers. That especially rings true in the tax world! With Tax Season 2019 officially in the books, tax pros finally have some time to stop and smell the roses. Whether you’ve been relaxing, tying up loose business ends, or taking care of some spring cleaning, catch […]
Read the entire post2019 IRS Tax Forums
Early Bird Registration for the IRS Tax Forums ends Saturday, June 15th. Have you registered? The yearly IRS Tax Forums are a great way to get the latest tax industry information, rub elbows with IRS representatives, learn about the latest and greatest tax industry services and products at the expo, and earn up to 19 […]
Read the entire postIs Updating Your Website on Your Spring Cleaning Checklist?
Is updating your website on your spring cleaning checklist? When was the last time you made any major updates to the website for your tax preparation business? I’m not just talking about adding blogs or editing your service descriptions. I’m talking about really looking at your website for functionality and aesthetics. As you review your […]
Read the entire postTax News Live is Back!
Our favorite EAs, Ty and LuSundra have come out of hiding after a grueling tax season and are ready to dive back into the tax news with you! If you’ve never tuned into our Facebook page to hear Tax News Live, you’re missing out! Ty and LuSundra are quite the pair and love sharing their […]
Read the entire post5 Reasons Tax Preparation is a Great Career After the Military
Transitioning to civilian life after the military can be extremely difficult. As a service member, you’re used to demanding tasks, a rigid schedule, and a process and procedure for everything you do. As a civilian, that’s not the case. In civilian life, you’re on your own, forced to blend in, find a job, and adjust […]
Read the entire postTop 5 Things Tax Preparers Do After Tax Day
The last day of school, your birthday and Halloween have nothing on the day after Tax Day to a tax preparer. A lot of people imagine that a list of the top 5 things tax preparers do after tax day might look something like this: Top 5 Things Tax Preparers Would LIKE to Do After […]
Read the entire postIRS Penalty Waiver Expanded
The IRS announced they are expanding penalty relief to taxpayers whose 2018 federal income tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short of their total tax liability for the year. The IRS is also lowering to 80 percent the threshold required to qualify for this relief. Under the relief originally announced Jan. 16th, the threshold […]
Read the entire post5 Myths about Tax Refunds (and How to Check on the Status Tax Refunds)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently put out a news release dispelling 5 myths about tax refunds (and how to check on the status of tax refunds). Thanks to a new tax refund tracking tool that the IRS has developed, you can now check the status of your refund online or through their mobile app. […]
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