You made it through tax season – and an extended one at that! You deserve to take a break. How will you do that? Recharging your batteries isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity! While you may think you don’t need to, taking…
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New Year, New Goals – Why Have Them & How to Make Them Achievable
With a new year upon us, it’s a chance to start fresh – a sort of reboot. We could all certainly use that after the year we just had. A great way to start fresh is to set new goals for yourself.…
Working Virtually: IRS Tips to Keep Client Data Safe
At the beginning of the pandemic, almost every aspect of life was switched to online platforms including all things finance, accounting, and taxes. Six months later, we’re still performing several services remotely and cybersecurity especially is a concern most tax preparers and…
Commemorating Women’s Equality: Notable Women in the Industry
100 years ago the 19th amendment was ratified, giving women the civil right to vote. The year 1920 went down in history as a huge stepping stone for women’s equality and inspired American women to dream big and accomplish more. To commemorate…
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Ways to Unplug After Tax Season [COVID Edition]
The extended tax season is finally over! While most people in the industry use this time to take a vacation and travel, that’s becoming a bit of a challenge during COVID times. Pandemic or not, if you’ve been knee deep in tax…
How to Avoid COVID-19 Related Fraud
Fraud is a constant struggle in the tax world. We’ve seen natural disaster related fraud, identity theft, tax fraud, tax preparer fraud. Now we have one more to be vigilant about: COVID-19 scams. The IRS recently sent out a notice warning the…
Delivering Excellent Customer Service During Trying Times
Let’s be honest. This headline could apply to the current COVID situation or to a regular run of the mill tax season. Between it being tax season, the current pandemic spreading by the day, and the fact that people are still having…
5 Pioneering Black Figures in the Finance and Accounting Industries
February is Black History Month, a time to bring awareness to the many contributions Black Americans have made throughout our history despite institution and overt racism among other barriers. Here are five Black figures from history who paved the way for other…
Top Christmas Gifts for the Tax Preparer in Your Life
Wondering what to gift the favorite tax preparer in your life? Need a good guide to share with your family as a *hint hint* *nudge nudge* for last minute gift ideas? Not even sure what YOU want for Christmas? we’ve got you…
Feeling Thankful
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, how many times you’ve stopped to think about the things you are thankful for – or should be thankful for? Thanksgiving is the one day in the year that is specifically created for us…
Are Tax Bank Products the Right Fit for You and Your Clients?
Did you know that, according to the FDIC, over six percent of American households did not have or use a bank? And that nearly nineteen percent more are considered “underbanked?” (Underbanked people have a checking or savings account but also use financial…
Celebrating 31 Years in the Tax Business
We’re excited to announce that on September 1st, The Income Tax School will be celebrating it’s 30th Anniversary! That’s right, we’ve been teaching taxes and opening the door to tax business ownership for 30 years. What many people don’t know, is that…