Drake Software blog for tax pros, covering tax, IRS news, and more

Ryan Norton

Whether designing superheroes, penciling caricatures, or just doodling, I always knew I was going to earn some sort of art degree while in college. That was my goal before I decided to trade Edgar Degas for Edgar Allan Poe during a Freshman English class. The BA in English soon morphed into a double-major in English and Philosophy, eventually becoming an MA in English. It only makes sense that I learned of a writing opportunity for a local marketing firm while teaching a first-year college English course. Before I knew it, I was writing and editing tax-related articles for Taxing Subjects, and this has been my home since 2014.

Three Ways to Run Software for a Tax Practice

Ryan Norton - November 05, 2021

Drake Software and Right Networks are collaborating on this three-part series highlighting different software solutions available to tax professionals. This week, we’re focusing on the ways you can run software in a tax practice.…

IRS Shares Online Safety Tips

Ryan Norton - October 27, 2021

The Internet is filled with cybersecurity threats that can jeopardize family finances. Just one of many scams, identity theft tax refund fraud (ITTRF) is big business for criminals, and it can cause big headaches for victims.…

IRS Highlights Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Ryan Norton - October 20, 2021

Criminals pushing phishing scams impersonate a wide range of people and organizations to trick victims out of their private information and money. The seemingly endless flood of charity scams perhaps best demonstrates that there truly is no honor among thieves. Luckily, we don’t have to face identity thieves alone.…

Custody and the Advance Child Tax Credit

Ryan Norton - October 06, 2021

Millions of families have been receiving monthly advance payments of the Child Tax Credit. Provided by the American Rescue Plan that was passed earlier this year, these payments have been going to eligible households since July.…

IRS Announces Contracts with Debt Collectors

Ryan Norton - September 27, 2021

Taxpayers now know the private firms that could come calling to collect tax debt after September 23, 2021. This latest announcement from the Internal Revenue Service marks the fifth year the agency has used private debt collectors for overdue taxes.…

Tax Year 2021 Desk Reference Guide

Ryan Norton - September 21, 2021

The Drake Software Tax Year 2021 Desk Reference Guide includes information that tax pros need to get ready for filing season. From a preseason checklist and due diligence requirements to standard deduction information and MACRS recovery periods.…

Mississippi Gets Hurricane Ida Tax Relief

Ryan Norton - September 10, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service announced that Mississippi will now receive tax relief in the wake of Hurricane Ida, delaying some filing and payment deadlines for affected taxpayers. The Magnolia State joins a list that currently includes Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York.…

JofA 2021 Tax Software Survey Results Are In

Ryan Norton - September 03, 2021

User reviews are an essential part of making any purchase. From ladles to laptops, our online shopping ritual includes scrolling down the page to read the typed comments under the star rating.…

Drake Top Rated in 7 NATP Categories

Ryan Norton - September 02, 2021

The National Association of Tax Professionals published the results of their 2021 Software Survey, which asks respondents about their experience with their tax preparation software. The survey covers a number of topics, ranging from reliability to support—providing readers a full picture of the service they can expect when using a given product.…

Is Your Website ADA Compliant?

Ryan Norton - August 30, 2021

Small businesses that make their website compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards could qualify for the disabled access tax credit.…