Even if you’ve worked for years as an employed tax preparer, running your own practice will be a whole new adventure.  From landing your first client to running multiple offices, these are some of the changes you’ll deal with as you grow from an employee to a business owner In the Early Stages Getting Your Own EFIN Now that you’re on your own, you won’t be able to use…

You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Here are the most commonly asked questions about starting a career in tax preparation.  Do You Need a License to Be a Tax Preparer? The IRS doesn’t impose mandatory licensing on tax professionals, but there are a few things you’ll need before you can legally prepare tax returns. All tax preparers must obtain a Preparer…

If you’re considering franchising your tax business, congratulations — you’ve likely already developed a profitable, thriving tax practice, and you’re looking toward the next stage of growth. Just like starting your business from scratch, becoming a franchisor can be an extremely beneficial move for your income and quality of life, but those first steps…

A career as a professional tax preparer is likely well within your reach — even if you don’t have a college degree, a ton of spare time, or a huge savings account. Here’s why starting your own tax business is actually easier than you think. Low start up costs Your expenses to get started are relatively minimal, especially compared to startup costs in other industries.…

Since 2015, the IRS has encouraged taxpayers to “select return preparers carefully and seek those with professional credentials or other select qualifications.”  Now more than ever, taxpayers want evidence that their tax preparers are competent and professional. In addition to education and certifications, joining professional tax associations…