As tax preparers and keepers of important information, there’s a lot to be vigilant about during tax season. Fraudsters, phishing scams, and identity theft all top the list. Here’s another thing to be wary of: Malware. Malware is designed to gain access…
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How to Seek and Seize Opportunities to Generate PR
In the world of marketing there are three types of media: Owned, Paid, and Earned. Owned media consists of branded content created by your company, about your company (articles, graphics, posts, etc.). Paid media is advertising you pay for to gain reach…
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…
What Should You Include In Your Tax Office Personnel Manual?
Bringing a new employee on board is always exciting – whether it’s the first time or the 100th time. You’ve vetted your candidate and are confident that they will be an invaluable asset to your team. Shaking their hands and showing them…
Tax Preparer Fraud
Phishing, phone scams, identity theft… there’s so much to be vigilant against during the tax season. But one thing we as tax preparers need to be wary of – and warn others about – is tax preparer fraud. As tax preparers, we…
Tax Laws and Updates to Know Before the 2020 Filing Season
Tax season is almost upon us! Have you read up on the new laws and changes that will affect clients? Here are some things to know going into the season. Further Consolidated Appropriations Act In order to avoid a government shutdown, the…
Beginning of the Year Checklist for Tax Entrepreneurs
The beginning of the year for every entrepreneur signals a fresh start. New beginnings, new goals, resolutions, habit changes… And of course, a long list of tasks. For tax professionals, the beginning of the year is a frantic one as you are…
Prep tax clients with these great resources from the IRS
Happy New Year! It’s January 2020. Have you been prepping your clients for the upcoming tax season? Good the news. The IRS has some great resources that you can use to get in front of clients to get them prepped and ready…
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…
Tax Marketing Strategies to Bring in New Business
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…
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…