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Acronyms You Need To Know
The Annual Filing Season Program is a voluntary program that has been designed to encourage non-credentialed tax return preparers to participate in continuing education courses, so they are in the know every year on the latest legislation. Whether you are a new tax preparer or you have been doing this for a long time,...
Why Answers Are Not Provided On Failed Tests
One of the most common questions we are asked from individuals taking an Annual Filing Season Program course is… “Why are answers not provided on failed tests?” We understand that this is a frustrating policy. You put the time and effort to go through the material, study and take the exam only to find out that...
New IRS Ruling on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
COVID-19 has caused thousands of small businesses to shut across America, some partially and others permanently. The spring shutdowns delivered a gut punch to owners of businesses such as salons, daycare centers and tattoo parlors. Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, employing nearly half of the...
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Take Your AFTR Exam
The Annual Federal Tax Refresher course (AFTR) is designed for non-credentialed tax preparers (preparers that are not CPAs, EAs, CFPs, and Attorneys) that seek to obtain the IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) – Record of Completion. The Annual Filing Season Program is a voluntary program that has been...
Are You Exempt From Taking An Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course?
Unenrolled preparers who have passed recognized state or national tests qualify for an exemption from the AFTR course but must still obtain 15 hours of continuing education. Who is exempt from taking the AFTR course? Some unenrolled preparers are exempt from the AFTR course requirement because of their completion of...