Cryptocurrency is an emerging technology that an increasing number of taxpayers are looking into. While you probably don’t have a lot of clients who use cryptocurrency, it’s important to stay on top of emerging trends. We’ve written before about cryptocurrency and how…
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Tax Evasion vs. Hollywood Actors
Guest blog post by Mitchell Collins The IRS likes going after Hollywood actors and other famous people for tax evasion because it puts the fear of audit into the hearts and minds of fans everywhere. When the IRS audits popular celebrities or…
Have Your Clients Done a ‘Paycheck Checkup?’
The IRS has been pushing taxpayers to perform a “paycheck checkup” this week to ensure the correct amount of tax is being taken out. Having too much taken out of your paycheck could mean giving too much of your money to the…
Influencer Marketing 101: How to Grow Your Tax Business
In 2018, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t used or heard of social media. Facebook is a driving force in the way brands do business. Instagram and Twitter are changing the way consumers discover new products. If you’re not actively…
Are You Talking to Clients About Cryptocurrency?
You’ve likely heard of Bitcoin. Maybe even Ripple or Ethereum. But have you paid much attention? No, these are not made-up words, they are forms of Cryptocurrency. Crypto what? A Cryptocurrency is a digital asset (or currency) that is traded and secured…
Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business Named Top Product
Good News! My new book, “Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business”, has been featured for Honorable Mention in the February 2018 Accounting Today magazine among The 2018 Top New Products. According to Accounting Today, “It’s worth remembering that…
The New Tax Law Means NOW is a Great Time to Start Your Tax Career
Major change will always result in the spread of rumors, myths, and misconceptions. It’s just human nature. The new tax law is no different – it even has the tax industry worried! We’ve been getting lots of questions from tax pros, tax…
How to Price Your Tax Preparation Services
“The buyer is entitled to a bargain. The seller is entitled to a profit. So, there is a fine margin in between where the price is right.” – Conrad Hilton Ready to start your tax business for the 2018 season but…
The Importance of Office Holiday Parties
There was a discussion on LinkedIn recently about attending or not attending the yearly holiday office party. These days it seems to be a badge of honor to skip it. Or, you go, but you dread it. Here’s the thing though. Holiday…
Thankful for Our Family Business
The Income Tax School is a nationwide online tax school that serves thousands of tax professionals and students each year. While that takes an entire team of employees to run, at its core both The Income Tax School and Peoples Tax…
Are You Investing In Your Employees?
Your employees are the heart and soul of your business. They keep your clients happy and they keep operations running. It’s important to make sure that you take care of them. Not only do happy employees make for happy clients, it’s expensive…
Time to Set Year-End Tax Planning Appointments
The holidays are quickly approaching – which for the tax industry means year-end tax planning should be on your radar. Have you reached out to clients yet? It’s important that both individual and business clients consult with you to make tax moves…