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 […]
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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 […]
Are You Getting Online Reviews for Your Business?
With tax season about to start, it’s important to make sure you have an online review system in place for your clients to share their experiences. It may seem like just one more thing to do, but online reviews impact close to 70% of purchasing decisions and roughly 80% of people see them as a […]
Unemployed? Tax Prep May Be Just What You’re Looking For
Due to the pandemic and automation, millions of Americans are considering career changes. Many jobs previously held are not coming back or won’t be at the level they were pre-pandemic for a long time to come. People are looking for reliable, flexible, and recession-proof careers now more than ever! Fast Ramp Up Time A career […]
The Income Tax School is Proud to Announce We Are Now Part of Surgent
We also have a new name, Surgent Income Tax School! Surgent is a leading provider of exam preparation and continuing education solutions serving accounting, tax, and finance professionals. The Income Tax School (ITS) has partnered with Surgent for several years to offer Surgent’s EA Exam Review Courses to students. With our shared commitment to providing […]
7 Ways to Improve Client Experience This Year
With a delayed start to tax season, now is a great time to rethink your current client experience. Reviewing these tips and preparing ahead of time can set you apart from the competition and keep your clients coming back each year. Ensure you and your employees have a clear understanding of how clients should be […]