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New 990-T Filing Rule for Self-Directed IRAs
IRS Releases New 990-T Filing Rule for Self-Directed IRAs By Matt Sorensen The IRS recently released updated the extension rules for 990-T tax returns that are required for certain self-directed IRAs. Form 990-T is a tax return that must be filed by an IRA when it receives what is known as unrelated business...
How to Choose the Best SEO Provider for your Tax Business
Tips for Choosing the Best SEO Provider for your Tax Business You already know that search engine optimization (SEO) is key to driving prospective clients to your firm’s website. And, to ensure it’s done correctly, you’ve decided to go the professional route - but how do you pick the right SEO...
Pre-Tax Season Checklist
Pre-Tax Season Checklist for Tax Preparers The end of extension season is just around the corner so you know that means: tax season itself is going to be here soon. That means making outreach efforts to potential new clients and pinpointing which major tax law updates existing clients should be aware of prior to...
Security Alert for Tax Preparers - Protect Your Clients, Protect Yourself
Email Phishing Scams Have Become Much More Prevalent Hackers pretending to be the IRS target unsuspecting taxpayers in an effort to coerce individuals into providing sensitive personal information, including their passwords In the latest iteration, scammers are targeting tax preparers. How Does it Work? Rather than...
How to write-off your Technology Expenses and Cell Phone
By Mark J. Kohler Tax Deductions for Technology Items Technology and gadgets to help us succeed in business are an ever-increasing expense. Moreover, as small business owners utilize technology to do business nationwide, if not worldwide, these expenses (sometimes used personally), should be a deduction in their...