Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated at a press conference on March 17, 2020 that the payment deadline would be extended 90 days from April 15, 2020. His comments did not alter the Form 1040 filing deadline of April 15, 2020. Individuals can defer up to $1M, and corporations are able to defer up to $10M […]
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10 Social Media Content Ideas for Tax Preparers
You may be a pro at filling out forms and filing taxes for even the most complicated returns. But actually doing the work is only one part of being a tax business owner. You’ve also got to figure out how to get clients through your door. Direct mail, print ads, and networking are one thing, […]
Non-Filers Beware
The IRS recently announced a renewed focus on non-filers by way of Information Release 2020-34 and Fact Sheet 2020-2. Both were issued on February 19, 2020 and warn of the IRS increasing face-to-face visits with high-income taxpayers who have not filed tax returns in 2018 or previous years. The IRS has hired additional enforcement personnel […]
Beware of Malware
As tax preparers and keepers of important information, there’s a lot to be vigilant about during tax season. Fraudsters, phishing scams, and identity theft all top the list. Here’s another thing to be wary of: Malware. Malware is designed to gain access to computer systems, generally for the benefit of a third party, without a […]
FAQs: The future of the CPA
It’s no secret that the accounting profession is changing and with it, so is the future of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Whether it’s the rise of blockchain, or new business environments for entry level roles at accounting firms, CPAs are going to experience the lot of it in the years to come. So it’s […]
How to survive busy tax season: 6 tips to help you maximize your CPA Exam study time
Busy season is the period of time between the beginning of the year and the end of the accounting season for public accounting professionals. For audit professionals, this is usually March 15 while tax season typically runs through April 15. It’s the busiest time of year for CPA firms, hence the name “busy season.” This […]
How to Seek and Seize Opportunities to Generate PR
In the world of marketing there are three types of media: Owned, Paid, and Earned. Owned media consists of branded content created by your company, about your company (articles, graphics, posts, etc.). Paid media is advertising you pay for to gain reach and recognition (Facebook ads, print ads, Google Ads, commercials, etc.). Earned media is […]
Thinking about becoming a CPA? There’s never been a better time
Deciding on a career is a big decision that needs to be considered from a variety of angles. Questions such as whether or not the career move will be worth it both financially and personally need to be taken into account, as well as where the career is headed into the future. If you’ve been […]
Press release: Surgent Exam Review wins 2020 BIG Innovation Award
Surgent announced it has been named a winner in the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Over the past several years, Surgent has become a major player in the exam prep market, having invested millions of dollars in its proprietary A.S.A.P.® Techonology. Surgent prides itself on its sophisticated, adaptive approach to […]