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5 Benefits of Taking Tax Prep Courses With Surgent

Are you considering a career change or seeking a flexible opportunity to boost your income? Look no further than tax preparation. In today’s dynamic economy, tax preparers are in high demand, offering a pathway to financial independence and career fulfillment. At Surgent…

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Who should become an Enrolled Agent?

A taxpayer learns that the IRS has questions or is even launching an audit. Imagine the fear and confusion. What’s next? Few people know that there is someone who can help – someone with extensive knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code. That…

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How to Start a Home Tax Business

The desire to work from home has exploded in recent years, and with wages stagnating across the country, so has the desire to start your own business. Tax preparation is a great career that satisfies both, as you can work from home…

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Career Opportunities in Tax Prep

Tax return preparers are in high demand right now. If you have a high school diploma or the equivalent, great attention to detail, understand basic math equations, can handle several projects at one time, and are a good communicator, you have what…

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IRS Filing Relief for Schedules K-2 and K-3

Last year, the IRS announced new Schedules K-2 and K-3 for the 2021 tax year. These schedules were introduced to standardize the reporting of international tax items that were previously reported on Schedule K-1. The IRS published updated instructions for Forms 1065,…

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The Benefits of a Tax Preparation Career

Whether you’re looking to work part time throughout the year or full time for a few months during the busy season, a career in tax preparation can be flexible and rewarding work.   Tax preparation is a great home-based business for many types…

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Professional Networking Tips for Tax Professionals

When it’s time to launch your career, they hand you a networking card. It gets you into any virtual or in-person gathering and helps you leave with a big stack of business contacts. No? Sorry about that. Maybe a networking card will…

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6 Signs You’re Ready for a Career Change

With all the changes in the last 18 months, you may find yourself wanting more, something different, looking for a new career. Here are some signs that you might be ready for a career change, and why tax preparation might be just…

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