If you’re doing it right, a lot goes into setting up your own tax preparation business. (Yes, it can be daunting, but that’s why we take you through it step-by-step beyond just learning HOW to become a tax preparer.) However, by far,…
If you’re doing it right, a lot goes into setting up your own tax preparation business. (Yes, it can be daunting, but that’s why we take you through it step-by-step beyond just learning HOW to become a tax preparer.) However, by far,…
Writing complex academic papers is relevant for every modern student. Academic work is an independent work of a student, shows his ability to use the knowledge gained while studying at university, to use scientific literature, actively work with it, clearly analyze and…
Is updating your website on your spring cleaning checklist? When was the last time you made any major updates to the website for your tax preparation business? I’m not just talking about adding blogs or editing your service descriptions. I’m talking about…
The last day of school, your birthday and Halloween have nothing on the day after Tax Day to a tax preparer. A lot of people imagine that a list of the top 5 things tax preparers do after tax day might look…
Having one procrastinating client is bad enough. More likely, you have at least a dozen really bad procrastinators. But when 80% or more of your clients turn in their shoe boxes of receipts to you on April 1 – or later –…
How many stars does your company business page have on Facebook? How about your local BBB page? Online reviews are everywhere and believe it or not, they are worth looking into. Did you know that 91 percent of people regularly or occasionally…
If one of the reasons you decided to open (or are thinking about opening) your own tax preparation business is because you’ve had miserable experiences working for others, ask yourself this very important question: What are you doing not to repeat those…
LinkedIn is a powerful social networking channel designed for business professionals to share knowledge, connect, and build their network. It’s a great tool for tax professional for a number of reasons, but only if you’re using it to its full potential! We…
It’s Heart Month and Valentine’s Day so I thought I’d use this opportunity to talk about giving back through cause-related marketing. During tax season, our sister company Peoples Tax hosts a backpack drive for a local charity called Connor’s Heroes. Connor’s Heroes…
It’s official, the 2019 tax season kicks off on Monday, January 28th. As you know, the government shutdown is not going to delay the start of the tax season or the processing of refunds. Unfortunately, your clients don’t know that. The…
With so much focus on the new tax law and getting ready for filing season, have you remembered to double check these mundane-yet-utterly-important items for your tax preparation business? Here’s a quick rundown of what should be on your end-of-year checklist: 5…
Whether you’re just getting started and don’t have a lot to invest in a traditional brick-and-mortar office set-up or you’re a seasoned veteran making money hand over fist, setting up your own virtual tax office could be a strong choice for you…