As a tax professional, one of the most important services you provide to your clients is consultancy. Your clients rely upon you to advise and guide them in managing their taxes and finances. Quality tax professionals are always seeking ways to improve…
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Surgent course helps tax professionals conquer Inflation Reduction Act
Congressional passage of the Inflation Reduction Act took everyone by surprise, and tax professionals all over the U.S. are fielding calls from clients and employers anxious to know what it means for them. After all, the bill’s passage marked a dramatic reversal…
Why You Should Become a Chartered Tax Professional
Becoming a tax preparer has many benefits. You get to enjoy a flexible career, no cap on your income, and even holidays and summers free for many preparers! But if you really want to take your career to the next level, you’ll…
Surgent Income Tax School Now Offers Digital Badging
Exciting news! Surgent Income Tax School now offers digital badges for some of our key programs, through Credly, a market leader in the digital credentialing space! A Free, Shareable Way to Market Your Skills Surgent Income Tax School’s core tax training programs…
Back to School Tips for Online Learning Success
Going back to school as an adult can be exciting, but it may also seem scary, demanding, and even stressful. Here are some strategies and tips if you’ve decided to go back to school to ensure your success. Have a designated space…
Learn Something New This Summer
Summer is here and if you’re like most people, you’re thinking about relaxing at the beach or pool…soaking in the sun and enjoying BBQs with friends. But if you’re looking to get ahead, now is the perfect time to consider taking some…
AFSP is Truly the Minimum Standard for Tax Preparers
It’s amazing that tax preparers are not federally regulated. You need a license to cut someone’s hair, but in most places within the U.S., you don’t need a license to prepare someone’s tax return. As tax preparers, we should all strive to…
Certifications Lead to Advancement & More Money
If you’ve been thinking about taking your education to the next level, there is no time like the present! Earning a certification will lead to great things in your future. Investing in yourself should be a top priority When you have new…
The Case for Becoming an Enrolled Agent
If you’re already a tax preparer, congrats! You’ve made a great career choice. And if you’re thinking about becoming a tax preparer, it’s really a great time! So kudos to you for being here! Tax preparers are in high demand right now…
The Benefits of Professional Associations
Starting a tax business requires commitment, dedication, and a lot of self-directed hard work. Professional tax and accounting associations can help. Many associations equip entrepreneurs and business owners with varying resources, articles, advice, and more. The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP),…
6 Online Learning Tips for the Back to School Season
Students across the country — and the world — are dipping their toes into the virtual learning environment. Whether they like it or not, this is the reality of learning [safely] in 2020. As scary and as stressful as it can be…
How People with Disabilities Can Use Technology to Aid Their Careers
This is a guest blog post submitted by Patrick Young at AbleUSA.info. We get students from all walks of life who are looking to start their careers in the tax industry. We thought this post would be fitting for those with disabilities…