Impact of the ACA
The Affordable Care Act. What's the impact on Taxpayers? What's the impact on Tax Preparers? We surveyed over 4,000 preparers nationwide. See the results in this Infographic.Complete the brief…
Securing your Client Data
Securing your Client Data Of all of the subjects that got the attention of the industry – the Affordable Care Act, identity theft, and licensing of tax preparers among them – one did not get much…
Ten Questions Tax Preparers Should Be Ready To Answer
Ten Questions Tax Preparers Should Be Ready To Answer The media, the Internal Revenue Service and Attorneys General of many states have focused on fraud committed by tax preparers. While the relative…
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Termination II: Firing Seasonal Workers
Termination II: Firing Seasonal WorkersBy James StorkSenior Vice President, Drake Software There are no easy ways to fire an employee, particularly during the rush and bustle of tax season. But when…
Due Diligence
Earned Income Tax Due Diligence By John Sapp, CPAVice President of Strategic DevelopmentDrake Software Over the past 5 or 6 years the IRS enlisted preparers to go beyond Circular 230 requirements and…
Dangerous Liaisons
It is the proper reporting of wages to a domestic employee. A domestic employee is someone that you employee to work in or around your home. This can include individuals who are gardeners, landscapers, housekeepers, maids, caregivers, and even your handyman. For our discussion, let’s limit this to caregivers.…
How to Fire an Employee
How to Fire an EmployeeTermination, Part IBy James StorkSenior Vice President, Drake Software No one enjoys firing an employee. Whether it is a seasonal worker or a permanent staff member,…
Tax Preparation Fees For 2014
Tax Preparation Fees For 2014Taxpayers looking to hire a professional to complete their 2013 tax return can expect to pay an average of $261 for an itemized Form 1040 with Schedule A and a state tax…
Journey to Success
A tax professional recently elected mayor of his town shares the story of his journey to success.Pat DeBlasio, a tax professional and political leader, was recently elected mayor of Bridgeville,…
Salaries on the Rise for Accountants and Financial Analysts
Salaries on the Rise for Accountants and Financial AnalystsThe staffing company Robert Half is projecting a 3.4 percent uptick in salaries for accountants next year, according to the 2014 edition of…
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