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What qualities does a person need to be successful as a tax professional?

The most important attribute of a successful tax preparer is excellent people skills. Of course the applicant must also have the aptitude to learn tax law and the image and communication skills to command the respect of the clients, as well as the qualities desired of any employee. A person can be taught to prepare […]

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12 Advantages of a Career as a Tax Preparer

A career in tax preparation has always been rewarding.  Recent changes and trends in the tax preparation industry driven by technology, legislation and demographics will make the outlook for tax professionals even more attractive.  Below are 12 reasons why tax preparation may be more rewarding for you. 1.  Savings on Your Own Taxes How much […]

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Does direct mail work to attract new clients?

Please share your experience in using direct mail to get new clients. Have you mailed letters, post-cards, self-mailers or other types of mail? What type of mailing list did you use and what was the source? How many clients did your mailings produced? What was your cost per new client? Would you use direct mail again?

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How Do You Attract New Clients Through Your Website?

Does your website bring in new clients? If not, what purpose does it serve? Are you maintaining organic SEO? Do you use paid search? Do you advertise to drive traffic to your website? How? Is your website interactive? Can clients schedule appointments themselves? Do you have live chat? Does your website have tax calculators? What […]

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Tax Preparer Non-compete Agreements

If you employ tax preparers it is essential to have an employment agreement that includes non-compete, confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions that are enforceable. A non-compete during the term of employment is usually enforceable. However, for a non-compete provision that continues after termination of employment to be enforceable it must be reasonable in terms of (1) […]

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Peoples Tax Celebrates 25 Years Morphing to a National Tax School

For Immediate Release September 5, 2012 Peoples Income Tax, Inc., Richmond, VA Contact: Maureen Scott mscott@TheIncomeTaxSchool.com (804) 204-1040 / (800) 984-1040 Charles E. McCabe, CEO and founder of Richmond-based Peoples Income Tax, Inc. announced the firm’s 25th anniversary. Peoples opened its first income tax office on Sept. 1, 1987, and expanded to 26 locations in […]

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Bidding War for Tax Preparers

For Immediate Release June 26, 2012 The Income Tax School, Inc., Richmond, VA Contact: Maureen Scott mscott@TheIncometaxSchool.com (804) 204-1040 / (800) 984-1040 Bidding War for Tax Preparers Expected… New Job Opportunities Will Result Charles E. McCabe, CEO of Richmond-based The Income Tax School, noted the new IRS Regulation of Tax Preparers that became effective January […]

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The Income Tax School Ranked #1 for Online Tax Education

For Immediate Release February 22, 2012 The Income Tax School, Inc., Richmond, VA                         Contact: Maureen Scott (804) 204-1040 / (800) 984-1040 Download the PDF TrendLists.com has announced that The Income Tax School has been ranked as the #1 Income Tax Online Education Website in its list of Top 3 online tax education websites. TrendLists.com noted […]

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