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Are You Talking to Clients About Cryptocurrency?

You’ve likely heard of Bitcoin. Maybe even Ripple or Ethereum. But have you paid much attention? No, these are not made-up words, they are forms of Cryptocurrency. Crypto what?  A Cryptocurrency is a digital asset (or currency) that is traded and secured using cryptography. You don’t need a bank to trade this currency, you can […]

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Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business Named Top Product

Good News!  My new book, “Guide to Start and Grow Your Successful Tax Business”, has been featured for Honorable Mention in the February 2018 Accounting Today magazine among The 2018 Top New Products.     According to Accounting Today, “It’s worth remembering that not all the tools accountants use are software applications, and the Honorable Mention […]

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Who Is Your Ideal Tax Client?

Tax business owners who are just starting out often get fatigued when it comes to acquiring new clients. When asked who their ideal client is, the answer tends to be “everyone!” While it’s true that everyone has to pay taxes, casting that wide of a net is not the best practice. Here are some guidelines […]

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8 Ways to Gain New Clients This Tax Season

It’s the start of a new tax season. Is your marketing plan in place and ready to go? Do you how you’re going to get new clients this year? Marketing plan or not, here are some ideas to help you get clients through the door. It Pays to Pay Attention  Do you keep an eye […]

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Tax Scams Abound This Tax Season – Tips to Stay Incident Free

Tax season is officially here! In addition to the start of the season, this week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Despite all of the safeguards the IRS has put in place to stop cybercriminals, it’s still our duty as tax preparers to educate clients, and follow strict online security procedures to protect sensitive data. […]

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Don’t Stop Learning: What the new Tax Bill Means for Tax Education

The dust is still settling from the passing of the new tax bill. The IRS hasn’t updated the tax forms on its website… AND the start of the tax season is looming. We’ve been getting lots of questions about whether or not to bother taking tax courses right now. Here are some important things to […]

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Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) Certificate Program (Test Copy)

CTP® Certificate Program Includes: nnA series of five Income Tax Courses totaling 180 hours must be completed within 18 months. Plus, there is a 500-hour experience requirement. Study anywhere/anytime with an Internet connection.nn nn Comprehensive Tax Course – 60 hours nn Advanced I Tax Course – 30 hours nn Advanced II Tax Course – 30 […]

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Don’t Believe These Myths About the New Tax Bill

There’s a lot of information out there about the new tax bill. But not all of it is true. Here are 9 myths to look out for and the truth behind them. Be sure to share these with your clients! MYTH #1 Taxes will be so simple, you will be able to file on a […]

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The New Tax Law Means NOW is a Great Time to Start Your Tax Career

Major change will always result in the spread of rumors, myths, and misconceptions. It’s just human nature. The new tax law is no different – it even has the tax industry worried! We’ve been getting lots of questions from tax pros, tax students, and potential tax students about the future of the industry. In an […]

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