If you haven’t already started developing your marketing plan for 2020, now’s the time! Another tax season is almost upon us and just like last year, you’re going to have a lot of confused taxpayers on your hands with big competition from…
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The Benefits of Cloud Computing
Did you know that support for Windows 7 will be expiring on January 14th, 2020? That means, if you haven’t already, now is the time to embrace Cloud Computing and make the inevitable transition instead of buying more hardware. What Is Cloud…
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…
Celebrating Tax Entrepreneurs
November 19th was National Entrepreneur Day and this week happens to be Global Entrepreneurship Week. Why celebrate entrepreneurs? Because they are the heart and soul of this country. Entrepreneurs are responsible for some of the most innovative ideas and products. They constantly…
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…
5 Reasons Veterans Make Great Tax Preparers
There’s nothing more honorable than serving your country. Our Veterans should be honored and revered as heroes. Unfortunately, once their service is over, many veterans find it hard to translate their skills to careers. Here’s the thing. What you learn in service…
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…
‘Tis the Season to Market Your Tax Business
The summer is over and fall is here. For a lot of B2B businesses, the holiday season is uneventfully slow. For tax professionals, the extension deadline is over and it’s time to look towards the opening of the next tax season. While…
IRS Tax News Recap: Changes, changes, and more changes
September and October have been busy months for tax news! As Halloween approaches, don’t be spooked by these tax industry updates. We’ve got the tax news recap to get you up to speed. IRS provides guidance on virtual currency The IRS just…
PTIN Fees: Will They or Won’t They?
It’s officially PTIN time. As of October 16th, the IRS has opened up Preparer Tax Identification Number applications and renewals for the season. This year, there is no fee for obtaining your PTIN, however don’t mistake that for not needing one. If…
The Most Important Skill to Look For in a Tax Preparer
We’re four months out from the 2020 tax season. Are you recruiting tax preparers for the upcoming season? Hiring new tax preparers can be challenging. For one, there always seems to be a shortage and for two, how do you know the…
Is Your Business Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
A major disaster could not only affect your family, home, and possessions, it could have a big impact on your business, causing damage, loss in income or worse – you could be forced to close down. In fact, approximately 25% of businesses…