Post Tax Season Clean-Up
Audit yourself- Audit your professional tax software for any e-files that might have not been accepted. Sometimes state tax returns may fall through the cracks. Ensure all e-files that were sent or previously rejected have been accepted. Be sure that any tax refund checks to be printed from bank funded returns have been printed and […]
Mileage Log Options
While some companies, like Uber, who work with contractors, keep track of business mileage for the taxpayer most do not. One of the most financially detrimental things to your taxes is not being able to substantiate business miles that would otherwise be a large deduction. The IRS does not mandate any method of documentation. You […]
How do tax preparers make money?
Tax preparers make money in a few ways. Namely, they make most of their earnings by preparing tax filings for individuals, businesses, and other entities such as estates and non-profit organizations. The cost of preparation and the filing of the returns will vary greatly. Preparation fees for an Individual tax return for the current year […]
Tips on Basic Online Security & Identifying Tax Related Email Scams
Start by knowing that the IRS or software vendor will never ask you for your personal information and security questions via email. Please take some time to read our online information security tips below. Always be suspicious of unexpected emails, even if it appears to come from a legitimate source. Triple check emails before ever […]
Does opening a tax office really mean working only 4 months per year?
Does opening a tax office really mean working only 4 months per year? The simplest answer is probably not. Can you earn a living wage salary in only 4 months? Yes, a seasonal tax preparer can earn a living wage salary in only 4 months, but that doesn’t mean that all the work stops after April. Some […]