Why Every Tax Business Owner Needs a Strategic Business Plan
Those of us who derive our income from tax preparation continue to face the challenges of fierce competition and seasonality. We know the tax business and how to operate profitably as we’ve always...
View ArticleAdopting A Servant Leadership Model For Your Tax Business
Servant leadership is at the heart of how we do business both at The Income Tax School and at Peoples Tax, our sister company. It’s so important as a business owner that you set strong values for your...
View Article5 Reasons Veterans Make Great Tax Preparers
There’s nothing more honorable than serving your country. Our Veterans should be honored and revered as heroes. Unfortunately, once their service is over, many veterans find it hard to translate their...
View ArticleHonoring Black Tax Preparation and Accounting Excellence
Written by Breeana Gant In 2019, Instagram launched the “#ShareBlackStories” campaign to honor Black voices and history throughout the month of February. The initiative took off across several...
View ArticleHow to Start a Side Hustle and Make Some Extra Money
If you’re looking to supplement your regular income, starting a side hustle could be a great idea! Perhaps you’re getting sick of the daily grind, working for someone else, or living paycheck to...
View ArticleTax Preparation Proves to be a Stop Gap for Unemployed Workers
The current pandemic has caused an economic crisis many of us didn’t see coming. Due to decline in sales from forced closures or reduced business occupancy, thousands of employees have become either...
View ArticleHow Opportunity Zones Benefit Business Owners and Communities
Savvy investors and real estate developers were excited when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed for a few reasons but one big one was the creation of “Opportunity Zones” (OZs). Opportunity Zones...
View Article5 Reasons to Embrace Being a Small Business
Are you a small business or thinking about starting one? Many think the goal of starting a business is to go big or go home. But staying small really does have it’s advantages. Here are 5 reasons why...
View ArticleBenefits of Starting Your Own Tax Business
A career in tax preparation can be very rewarding and lucrative. Starting a tax business can be even more so. Check out some of the benefits of starting your own tax business. You Can Earn Up To...
View ArticleGiving Back is Good for Business and for You
Outside of preparing taxes for your clients, how involved are you in the community you live and work in? Attending a networking event here and there can be beneficial but it doesn’t count as giving...
View ArticleTips for Starting a Tax Business While Working Full-time
It’s hard to take that leap of faith…knowing that if you leave your current job, you may struggle to pay your bills until your business starts bringing in enough income. It can also be hard to find...
View ArticleChange is Good
It’s been a little over a year since the world shut down due to COVID-19. We’ve all had to learn to adjust our lives and go with the flow more than ever before. Here are just a few things we’ve...
View ArticleBenefits of Working from Home as a Tax Preparer
Working from home has its benefits. We’ve put together a list of the top reasons we think working from home as a tax preparer is awesome! A Flexible Schedule, Improved Efficiency, and a Boost in...
View ArticleA Home-based Tax Business is More Attainable Than You Imagined!
Thinking of starting a home-based business but afraid you might be biting off more than you can chew? Think again! Getting into the tax business is extremely affordable and absolutely doable whether...
View ArticleNow is the perfect time to start a tax business!
Demand for tax preparers If you’ve ever thought about getting into the tax business, now is the time! The demand for tax preparers is real and it’s growing! With baby boomers reaching retirement age,...
View ArticleIdentify Your Mission and Commit to It
If you’re thinking of starting your own business, you’ll want to take some time and think about why you want to do it. Write down ALL the reasons – personal, professional, financial, and anything else...
View ArticleTax Preparation is a Perfect Option for Gig Workers
Maybe you’re a gig worker and don’t even know it! In case you’re not familiar, a gig worker is someone who takes hourly or part-time jobs doing anything and everything from catering, to delivery...
View ArticleTop 6 Things To Do if You Want to Start a Tax Business
If you’re thinking about starting a tax business, here are the top things you’ll want to do to get started. Step 1: Take a solid foundational tax course If you’ve prepared tax returns for friends and...
View Article5 Tips (and 4 Warnings) for Starting Your Own Business While Holding Down a Job
It’s the age-old dilemma: You want to start your own business – a full-time job itself – but you need your current job for income. It’s hard to take that leap of faith knowing that if you leave your...
View ArticleSummer is a great time to enhance your tax prep career
Tax season may be behind us, but sure as the sun, it will come around again. Whether you were rookie or veteran this past tax season, consider investing in continuing education (CE) courses to enhance...
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