We recently got a great question on our Facebook page about turnover at tax offices. “Many of the tax offices seems to have to recruit and train preparers every season, why the turnover?” This person is correct in thinking that tax offices have a high turnover because frankly, most of them do! The reason for […]
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Affordable Care Act Updates Tax Preparers Should Know About
As we make our way towards the 2015 tax season, the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect the upcoming season seems to be coming clearer… little by little…. While there are still a number of questions to be answered, we thought we’d compile some updates from the past couple of months to help […]
A Sneak Peak At What’s Covered in the IRS Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course
If you are an unenrolled tax preparer, you are most likely weighing your options on whether or not to take the Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (AFTR). You’re probably also wondering what you’ll learn and be tested on. The AFTR is a six-hour course that ends in a 100 question exam to test you on […]
Tax Pros: Are You Ready To Go Back to School?
The kids are going back to school today, which means you should too! As a tax preparer there are certain Continuing Education requirements you must meet and a new certification program from the IRS you should consider if you are an unenrolled preparer. Plus, learning to prepare more complicated tax returns will make you more […]