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…
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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…
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…
20 Advantages of an Online Tax Course vs. a Live Tax Class
eLearning is the greatest revolution in education. It has created radical changes in our education system and opened great opportunities for everyone who wants to obtain more knowledge or learn new skills. Here are some of the advantages of learning tax preparation…
Take the Summer to Prep for the Enrolled Agent Exam
Do you HAVE to become an enrolled agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to be a tax preparer? No. All you really need to prepare taxes is to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS (as…
5 Reasons Tax Preparation is a Great Career After the Military
Transitioning to civilian life after the military can be extremely difficult. As a service member, you’re used to demanding tasks, a rigid schedule, and a process and procedure for everything you do. As a civilian, that’s not the case. In civilian life,…
How to Pass the CPA Exam
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Exam Matrix that gives us the opportunity to help students further their careers by preparing them for the CPA Exam! A CPA is different from an EA or tax preparer. CPAs are accountants, they…
Want to Pass the Enrolled Agents Exam? We’ve Got What You Need
If you’re like so many tax professionals out there, you’ve been doing taxes for a while and feel like you really know your stuff. However, you haven’t yet obtained the ultimate tax professional credential: Enrolled Agent status. Yeah, it’s a really big…
It’s IRS Tax Forum Season!
Summer is here! For some that means vacation. For tax professionals that means tax forums. Our team is geared up and ready to attend a few of the tax forums this season. And you should too. The IRS Tax Forums are a…
Don’t Stop Learning: What the new Tax Bill Means for Tax Education
The dust is still settling from the passing of the new tax bill. The IRS hasn’t updated the tax forms on its website… AND the start of the tax season is looming. We’ve been getting lots of questions about whether or not…
The Path to Enrolled Agent
If you’re looking for a career in the tax industry, set your sights high! While it doesn’t take much to become a tax preparer and start preparing taxes for the general public, earning a credential as an Enrolled Agent should be the…
IRS Launches New Educational Series on Cybercrime
We’ve been talking a lot about phishing scams and tax fraud lately. It’s a very serious problem that has lots of people in the industry talking – including the IRS. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, which means taxpayers and tax professionals need…