Are you ready for the upcoming season? If you haven’t renewed your PTIN then the answer is no. Anyone who prepares or helps prepare federal tax returns for compensation must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) from the IRS. The…
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6 Reasons Why Education on IRS Tax Code Is Essential
Relying on tax software is a slippery slope – one that tax preparers should not fall for. Sure it’s convenient, but nothing can replace a deep knowledge of tax law. The tax law is extremely complicated and there is a lot to…
The Many Advantages of Learning Tax Preparation Online
As an eLearning provider, we get a lot of questions about online education and how it compares to time in a classroom. In our connected world, where we spend hours a day online doing everything from shopping to banking, eLearning is just…
Everyone Can Benefit From Going Back to School
The kids are about to go back to school, why not join them? No, you can’t go to school with your kids, but you can further your education and grow as a tax preparer. Expanding on your tax knowledge is beneficial to your…
Why Retirement is a Great Time to Become a Tax Preparer
We talk a lot about making a career as a tax preparer because we’re so passionate about seeing people go from tax student to successful tax preparer – or self-employed tax business owner. But tax preparation doesn’t have to be a career, it’s…
Oh the Places You’ll Go… With a Tax Education
As long as there is government, there will be taxes because taxes are what fund our government, our education, and the various other services we receive as taxpayers. This makes the Tax Industry recession proof (aka a great one to be in)! You don’t have to…
Don’t Miss This Crucial Step In Gaining Your Record Of Completion
If you’re currently trying to gain your IRS Record of Completion, the IRS wants to make sure you don’t miss a step. Have you completed the requirements of the AFTR program? Did you completed the required continuing education by Dec. 31, 2015? Have you…
Is Tax Education Deductible?
Tax season is right around the corner, and if you’re a tax student you’re likely wondering whether or not your education is going to be deductible. We get this question a lot so we thought we’d address it in a blog post!…
5 Must-Take CE Courses for the Upcoming Tax Season
Have you fulfilled your continuing education (CE) requirements yet this year? Here is your reminder to get those CE courses in. If you’re having a hard time choosing the right ones, we’ve got a few suggestions. Tax Law Updates This course is…
The Benefits of Becoming An Enrolled Agent
Whether you are a tax preparer already or are considering a career in tax preparation, you’ve likely been thinking about whether or not to become an Enrolled Agent. Becoming an EA has many benefits and should be something all tax preparers…
The Advantages of Taking the IRS Annual Filing Season Program
The IRS launched the voluntary Annual Filing Season Program last year as a way to “encourage continuing education (CE) and filing season readiness.” According to an IRS release, 44,000 tax return preparers participated in the program this year. Did you? If you…
How to Stand Out On LinkedIn As A Tax Preparer
LinkedIn just added a feature that will help our graduates stand out more to their contacts and potential clients: The “Add to Profile Button”. Now, with the click of a button, you can add your Income Tax School Chartered Tax Advisor, Chartered…