It’s been a little over a year since the world shut down due to COVID-19. We’ve all had to learn to adjust our lives and go with the flow more than ever before. Here are just a few things we’ve learned at Surgent Income Tax School during this unprecedented time… Change is a good reminder […]
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FREE TRIAL: Comprehensive Tax Course
This year’s edition has been completely revised and contains pointers you will appreciate as useful, practical advice to be applied in your daily work. Our materials now concentrate on the advancement of careers and profitability. Relevant updates will also be regularly provided so that you remain informed on your craft. Upon completion of this course, […]
Tips for Starting a Tax Business While Working Full-time
It’s hard to take that leap of faith…knowing that if you leave your current job, you may struggle to pay your bills until your business starts bringing in enough income. It can also be hard to find the time and energy to do the responsible things, while also following your passion. Here are some tips […]
Top Reasons to Recruit & Train Your Own Tax Preparers
At the start of tax season each year, there seems to be a scramble to find solid tax preparers. Where are they? Why is it so hard to find them? Many times you hire someone who thinks they know taxes because they’ve prepared returns for their friends and family — but they really don’t have […]
Giving Back is Good for Business and for You
Outside of preparing taxes for your clients, how involved are you in the community you live and work in? Attending a networking event here and there can be beneficial but it doesn’t count as giving back to the community. You Meet People Outside Your Bubble Have you ever noticed that the people attending networking events […]
Create Raving Fans
A tax preparer’s goal should always be to provide excellent service to every client. But going the extra mile will help you create raving fans. A “raving fan”, as developed by Ken Blanchard, is a client who has that “knock your socks off” kind of reaction to the client service they’ve received and they want […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]