FOR NON-EXEMPT TAX PREPARERS nThe Annual Filing Tax Refresher (AFTR) course meets 6 of the 18 required continuing education credits of the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) for Non-Exempt tax preparers. Exempt tax preparers may only need 15 credit hours to meet the same requirement.nnTo see if you are exempt, click here.n Need an […]
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Leveraging the Income Tax School to Grow Your Brand
In the 30+ years we’ve been in business, we’ve interacted with and supported tax preparers and business owners in so many different ways. They find our website searching online, they discover us on social media, they meet us at IRS tax forums… Never in our 30+ years has someone found us the way Monica Brewer […]
Tax News Recap: Living in a Remote World
Who would have thought at the beginning of the year we would still be stuck at home doing everything from working to starting the school year online. This month we saw more from the IRS concerning cybersecurity, economic impact payments, the Payment Protection Plan (PPP) and more. Here’s what you missed. Cybersecurity For Firms Working […]
6 Online Learning Tips for the Back to School Season
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 to adjust to a completely digital world, virtual learning doesn’t have to be […]
Tips For Meeting Clients Virtually
With the presence of a pandemic, it may be a long time until you have another in-person meeting with clients. Luckily with the advancement of technology, virtual meetings all over the world are still happening so that we all stay connected without losing face to face interaction. Almost like a phone call, it’s essential that […]
How to Deal With Exam Anxiety and Nerves
Accounting certifications are tough. That’s no secret. And they feel even more so now, with the uncertainty surrounding everything from testing dates, to what social distancing precautions will be in place. But nerves will impede your test-taking strategy, and that’s why taking time to appropriately prepare for the exam is one of the most crucial […]
Covid-19 Seminar
Course Features: n n n n Online, self-paced study n Reading and Reference Materials n Real world examples and applications n Surgent ITS Support by email n Final Exam n Automatic online grading with feedback n 2 hours of credit for Continuing Education (CE)n n Also qualifies for Enrolled Agent (EA) CE n n n […]
How Opportunity Zones Benefit Business Owners and Communities
Savvy investors and real estate developers were excited when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed for a few reasons but one big one was the creation of “Opportunity Zones” (OZs). Opportunity Zones were created to spur economic growth in lower income communities by incentivizing businesses (in a big way) to invest. What is […]
Working Virtually: IRS Tips to Keep Client Data Safe
At the beginning of the pandemic, almost every aspect of life was switched to online platforms including all things finance, accounting, and taxes. Six months later, we’re still performing several services remotely and cybersecurity especially is a concern most tax preparers and taxpayers have. Over the past few weeks, the IRS has released several statements […]