Drake Software blog for tax pros, covering tax, IRS news, and more
Last December, the PATH Act made permanent several tax extensions and incentives, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). It also included a provision…
Applications Accepted Starting July 1, 2016The IRS yesterday provided preliminary information pertaining to the professional employer organizations (PEOs) voluntary certification program that was…
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April 18 – or April 19 for preparers in Maine and Massachusetts – doesn’t actually mean the end of tax-related work. There are still extensions that require your attention and tax-planning meetings…
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Million-Dollar Tax Business Cites Drake Software as a Key to SuccessDrake Software received a strong endorsement in Chauncey Hutter, Jr.’s new book, BLOCKBUSTER: How to Build a Million Dollar Tax…
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We’re mere days away from the filing deadline, so it makes sense that the IRS would release a set tips to help avoid any last-minute bumps in the road. Yesterday they provided a list of seven things…
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Stress can worsen or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, premature aging, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, headaches, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. For tax…
For most tax preparation firms, success means attracting more business from taxpayers, expanding the number of services offered, and converting customers into clients. Though we tend to use the terms…
The quest for success in all businesses is a complex mixture of greater efficiency, greater creativity, better marketing and better management. The role of technology in this mixture has generally…
Are you looking for new and affordable ways build your practice and your brand? One good place to start is LinkedIN, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet. While many small…
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Crowd-Sourcing Effort Aims to Improve Service for TaxpayersThe IRS recently announced that they are teaming with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to start the Tax Design Challenge, a new…
