A correct tax return might be the main reason your clients come to you, but they should expect much more. The service you provide should extend beyond the numbers and connect directly with the people you’re helping. It doesn’t matter if they’re…
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How to price your tax preparation services
Ready to start your tax business for the new tax season but wondering how much to charge? It can be difficult to price your own services. If you’ve done any market research you’ve likely discovered that the cost of preparing any tax…
Marketing strategies to prepare your business for tax season
When it comes to taxes, 2022 was a crazy year. That’s why it’s so important to start prepping for 2023 now to ensure you get the most business out of the season. Taxpayers continue to focus on digital solutions, and there are…
How to make money year-round as a tax preparer
For many new tax preparers – and those who have considered entering the field – one of the main concerns is how they can make money year-round from a job that’s typically seasonal work. Let’s take a look at what options you…
5 Easy Ways to Establish Clientele as a New Preparer
“Where am I going to get clients?” It’s a question lots of tax professionals ask as they ponder starting their own tax business. Being a great tax preparer won’t get you very far if you don’t any clients to serve. However, getting…
5 Signs You Should Run A Tax School
Running your own tax school isn’t a new concept, it’s something all the national tax preparation companies do to recruit the massive amounts of tax preparers needed each season. It’s a great source of alternative revenue for your business, it helps you…
Summer is a great time to enhance your tax prep career
Tax season may be behind us, but sure as the sun, it will come around again. Whether you were rookie or veteran this past tax season, consider investing in continuing education (CE) courses to enhance your knowledge base. Taking the time to…
What is an Enrolled Agent?
Becoming an enrolled agent can transform your tax prep career The world of federal taxes is complex. When individual and business taxpayers need to navigate this rocky turf, it helps to have someone on their side who knows the territory. Enter the…
The Value of Your Current Clients
Naturally as a tax business owner or preparer, you want to grow your client list. But gaining new clients without retaining current or past clients does not equal growth. In fact, it’s a bad sign when past clients don’t return year after…
5 Tips (and 4 Warnings) for Starting Your Own Business While Holding Down a Job
It’s the age-old dilemma: You want to start your own business – a full-time job itself – but you need your current job for income. It’s hard to take that leap of faith knowing that if you leave your current job, you…
Pricing Your Services
The cost of preparing any tax return can vary dramatically among tax preparers. IRS law prohibits tax preparers from basing their fees on the amount of tax refund realized by the client. Many tax preparers charge by the hour, others operate from…
Social Media Guide for Tax Business Owners
Have you been promoting your tax business on social media? If not, you should be. It has been estimated that the average person spends nearly two and a half hours on social media every day. That’s a lot of screen time your business…