The tax season has officially started. While established tax preparers will be putting their tax software into overdrive this season, we’d like to take this opportunity to talk about the importance of NOT using tax software as a student learning to prepare taxes. Why? Here’s why we assign students paper tax returns to file and […]
Displaying: Income Tax School
More Ways To Make Your Tax Office Inviting
A few weeks ago we posted a blog on making your tax office more inviting and customer service friendly for the upcoming season. Having a pleasant experience in an unexpected place (seriously, who loves tax time other than us?) can make a world of difference for clients. Maybe they tell their friends about their great […]
2015 Tax Season Preview – Webinar
Did you miss the 2015 tax season preview webinar we did with Accounting Today? You’re in luck! We’ve got the entire webinar for viewing on our YouTube channel. The session included the latest on: Tax legislation IRS regulations New tax technologies Staffing and practice management strategies Get the slides and notes on our blog at: […]
9 Ways To Make Your Tax Office More Inviting
When was the last time you sat in your own waiting room? Never? Take a seat in there – or just think about it if you’re not at your office. What’s it like? Is it bright and welcoming? Are there things to do? When clients come in to have their taxes prepared, you want the […]
A Few of Our Favorite Things
Hanukkah is already underway, Christmas is tomorrow, and next week we celebrate the New Year! The holidays are so wonderful. That’s why we decided to put aside taxes, the Affordable Care Act, the AFTR and the looming tax season and instead focus on the great people who make The Income Tax School and our sister […]
What’s in Store for the 2015 Tax Season?
The busy season is right around the corner. Wondering what’s in store for you as a tax preparer? Below is the Tax Season Preview we presented to preparers through Accounting Today. 2015 Tax Season Preview from Chuck McCabe Here are some highlights you should know about: Legislation There is still no final legislation regarding […]
5 Easy Ways to Establish Clientele as a New Preparer
“Where am I going to get clients?” It’s a question lots of tax professionals ask as they ponder starting their own tax business. Going it on your own may seem scary but being your own boss and setting your own schedule… Not so scary! Building your practice is going to take a bit of […]
How to Host a Holiday Open House and Gain Exposure
Thanksgiving has come and gone. We’re starting to see Christmas lights everywhere… And the radio stations have been playing Christmas music for a few weeks now. ‘Tis the holiday season! You may already be planning the company Christmas party for your staff – but have you considered making it an open house? Holiday open […]
4 Things Tax Professionals Can Be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Do you have a list of things you’re thankful for to share with friends and family around the dinner table? We’ve got one too. Aside from the usual things to be thankful for: family, friends, gainful employment… we’ve got some industry related things to be thankful for as well. 1. Thanks […]