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Help Clients Save with the Child and Dependent Care Credit
If you prepare returns for working parents or caregivers, Form 2441 is one form you can’t afford to overlook. The Child and Dependent Care Credit helps offset the high cost of care for children under 13 or for a spouse or dependent who is physically or mentally unable to care for themselves. But the rules are...
Stuffing a Suitcase—with Tax Changes in the OBBBA
Imagine trying to pack a single suitcase for a month-long vacation. You cram in clothes for every kind of weather, three pairs of shoes, a beach towel, and maybe even a coffee maker—just in case. That’s what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act feels like. Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this sweeping legislation is...
New LMS Features Make Earning and Tracking CE Credits Easier Than Ever
At My Tax Courses Online, we're always looking for ways to make your continuing education experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. That's why we've upgraded our Learning Management System (LMS) with new features designed specifically for tax professionals. These features aim to simplify the process of earning...
Key Insights into Schedule C
For tax professionals who work with sole proprietors, freelancers, and independent contractors, Schedule C is a familiar—but often misunderstood form. Used to report profit or loss from a business, Schedule C can be deceptively complex. With continued IRS scrutiny on self-employed returns and evolving compliance...
Your 2025 AFTR Survival Guide: Updates, Deadlines, and IRS Expectations
As the 2025 tax season approaches, tax preparers have one major tool to stay sharp: the IRS Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) Course. Part of the Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP), this course is a must for non-credentialed tax return preparers who want to earn the Record of Completion—and stay ahead of the many...