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Benefits of Starting Your Own Tax Business

A career in tax preparation can be very rewarding and lucrative. Starting a tax business can be even more so. Check out some of the benefits of starting your own tax business. You Can Earn Up To $100/hour or More as an Experienced Tax Pro According to Salary.com, tax preparers with 0-2 years of experience […]

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5 Reasons to Embrace Being a Small Business

Are you a small business or thinking about starting one? Many think the goal of starting a business is to go big or go home. But staying small really does have it’s advantages. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider staying small… Ability to Adapt Quickly to Change Having a small business means less […]

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What the 2021 CPA Exam changes mean for you

If you’re studying for the CPA Exam, you’re likely already aware that every year, the AICPA updates and publishes the CPA Exam Blueprints. This is a document explaining what will be tested on the CPA Exam, as well as the skills (e.g. analysis) and tasks (e.g. develop a detailed engagement plan) for each content topic […]

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Tax Preparation is a Stopgap That Can Turn Into a Career

Covid-19 has really thrown us all for a loop. So many companies are struggling just to stay afloat and with that, many people have lost their jobs. Finding a job that can withstand the current downturned economy and social distancing requirements is challenging to say the least.   So, what can displaced workers do to […]

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Are You Getting Online Reviews for Your Business?

With tax season about to start, it’s important to make sure you have an online review system in place for your clients to share their experiences. It may seem like just one more thing to do, but online reviews impact close to 70% of purchasing decisions and roughly 80% of people see them as a […]

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Unemployed? Tax Prep May Be Just What You’re Looking For

Due to the pandemic and automation, millions of Americans are considering career changes. Many jobs previously held are not coming back or won’t be at the level they were pre-pandemic for a long time to come. People are looking for reliable, flexible, and recession-proof careers now more than ever! Fast Ramp Up Time A career […]

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The Income Tax School is Proud to Announce We Are Now Part of Surgent

We also have a new name, Surgent Income Tax School! Surgent is a leading provider of exam preparation and continuing education solutions serving accounting, tax, and finance professionals. The Income Tax School (ITS) has partnered with Surgent for several years to offer Surgent’s EA Exam Review Courses to students. With our shared commitment to providing […]

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7 Ways to Improve Client Experience This Year

With a delayed start to tax season, now is a great time to rethink your current client experience. Reviewing these tips and preparing ahead of time can set you apart from the competition and keep your clients coming back each year. Ensure you and your employees have a clear understanding of how clients should be […]

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2021 Section 199A: Application and Challenges

Upon reviewing this material, the reader will be able to:n • Understand, discuss, and explain the Section 199A deduction in light of the final regulations.nnWith one tax season under our belts, we have all become familiar with the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. The TCJA is again central to these materials and it is discussed […]

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