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Five Simple Marketing Strategies for Tax Professionals in the Digital Age

Five Simple Marketing Strategies for Tax Professionals in the Digital Age

At a time when many consumers turn to the Internet to find products and services, it’s vital to have a presence on the Web. Otherwise, many potential customers may overlook you, simply because they can’t find you. Through the Internet, you can attract future clients in your area and communicate with your current clients. Here […]

September 4, 2018
Prepare for Next Tax Season

Prepare for Next Tax Season

Expanding Your Business While you may be anticipating extensions, the toughest part of tax season will soon over, and it’s time for you to plan your celebration!  We highly recommend that you book a serious vacation or just spend a few days lounging around your home.  After that, you should consider investing in your business […]

September 4, 2018
Wanted: Professional Tax Preparers

Wanted: Professional Tax Preparers

According to William G. Gale of the Tax Policy Center, more and more people every year have a professional prepare their taxes. Just look at what Char De Coster, of The Home Improvement Web, has to say about it.“Each year, federal income taxes increase in size and difficulty. Each year tax software packages get better, […]

September 4, 2018
Be Prepared Come the Filing Deadline

Be Prepared Come the Filing Deadline

IRS Updates Be Prepared Come the Filing Deadline You have approximately three and a half weeks until the filing deadline. As you begin submitting returns it’s important to be aware of key IRS updates released in the past few months. Here are four for you to consider: When Missing Form 1099 Depending on the types […]

September 4, 2018
Elevator Speech

Elevator Speech

Create an Elevator Speech and Sell Yourself in 60 Seconds or Less So what do you do, anyway? Has anyone ever asked you that question before? If you’ve stuttered through your answer, then you need to create a striking, clear, and succinct “elevator speech.” So what’s an elevator speech, you ask? It’s like a quick […]

September 4, 2018
Three Smart Tax Moves For Donating Stock to Charity

Three Smart Tax Moves For Donating Stock to Charity

It’s important to help the less fortunate in our community. Making cash donations to local charities is a great way to support their good works. And of course, cash gifts are fully tax deductible. But giving stock (or bonds, land, or other investment assets) that has gone up in value can provide you, or your […]

September 4, 2018
Don’t Think You Have Any Enemies?  Think Again

Don’t Think You Have Any Enemies? Think Again

Do you remember what it was like to have big dreams and grand plans?  To be passionate about a vision of your future and all the amazing things you would accomplish then?  Unfortunately, many of us become distracted by life and lose that passion somewhere between mortgage payments and overtime.  Jessica Hagy, Forbes contributor, claims […]

September 4, 2018
Income Tax Filings and Tax Preparation May Be Perfect New Career

Income Tax Filings and Tax Preparation May Be Perfect New Career

The world is changing quickly and many are finding that their professions are no longer as lucrative or as promising as they once were.  People are also living longer and have more time to do new things.  These two factors are now creating a new demographic of highly-trained professionals with multiple careers.  Some are forced into […]

September 4, 2018
Preparing for a Smooth Tax Season

Preparing for a Smooth Tax Season

Tax season is upon us and for many tax preparers that means a hectic work schedule with long days and countless client consults.  Regardless of your practice’s size, tax season can overwhelm even the most time efficient and well prepared.  In order to ensure a smoother tax season, Edward Mendlowitz, Journal of Accountancy contributor and […]

September 4, 2018
Why Choose a Career in Professional Tax Preparation

Why Choose a Career in Professional Tax Preparation

All the tools at my fingertips to make $100 per hour… and I don’t need a college degree? That’s right. An exciting and rewarding career as a Professional Tax Preparer could be the perfect way to create the kind of lifestyle that you are looking for. There are several advantages of owning your own Tax […]

September 4, 2018
Marketing: It Was Really John&Paul

Marketing: It Was Really John&Paul

Ringo sang the song. But John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote this Marketing Masterpiece. Why do I call it a marketing masterpiece? Simple… Ringo sang about networking.In the world of marketing, networking is more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.. it’s your Man-of-Steel. From finding a job to […]

September 4, 2018
The 60-Second Sales Pitch

The 60-Second Sales Pitch

Time is in short supply, and with so many things vying for our attention, it’s important that we learn to communicate quickly and efficiently, especially when it comes to one’s business.  If you don’t learn to tell contacts what you do in less time than it takes them to ride to the top floor in […]

September 4, 2018

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