2018 tax filing season begins jan. 29

tax returns due april 17.

from the irs

the internal revenue service announced today that the nation’s tax season will begin monday, jan. 29, 2018 and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax credits that refunds won’t be available before late february.

the irs will begin accepting tax returns on jan. 29, with nearly 155 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2018. the nation’s tax deadline will be april 17 this year – so taxpayers will have two additional days to file beyond april 15.  read more →

the irs tip 10 list for choosing a tax pro

setting expectations.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间

as a tax pro, you already know what it takes to serve your clients well. but do your clients and prospects know?

in a new 10-point news release aimed at taxpayers, the irs sets some guidelines for taxpayers to “choose their tax return preparer wisely.” you might want to be prepared for the questions clients and prospects may ask.

here are ten tips for taxpayers to remember when selecting a preparer:

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bowman webinar: inside the irs financial analysis handbook

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卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 expert author sets sessions for dec. 16, 20 and 21.

join 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 expert and best-selling author jassen bowman for three sessions in three days, covering how the irs analyzes a taxpayer’s financial condition and the questions the irs often asks.

this is an online class that meets for a total of 6 cpe hours over the course of three days – dec. 19, 20, & 21 –  from 2 pm to 3:40 pm et (11am-12:40 pm pt) each day.

register here

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jim marty: building a national cpa firm for the cannabis industry

plants growing out of ever taller stacks of coins in dirt

numerous meetings with the irs deductions on the cost of labor for rolling joints.

by liz gold
cannabizcpa.pro

marty

as a cpa in colorado, jim marty saw a need for a large, sophisticated accounting firm to handle the booming cannabis industry. as a result, he designed his longmont, co.-based firm, bridge west cpas – focused solely on cannabis clients – to be acquired. and as it turned out, his plan and the timing were excellent.

more cannabiz: cpa kim walker: ‘we can’t be afraid of diving into marijuana’ | cannabiz cpa: dani espinda chooses option number three | the two crippling compliance issues for cannabis industry | ready or not: cpa firms find new opportunity in booming cannabis industry | irs section 280e & marijuana: tax limbo or hell? | the wild world of weed: tax season never ends

more jim marty: jim marty: the rise of a cannabiz cpa [video]  |  jim marty: the two crippling compliance issues for cannabis industry [video]  |
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but let’s back up a bit: in 2009, marty, who already had a successful traditional cpa firm with a staff of 10 and nearly 1,000 clients, decided to accept cannabusinesses into his clientele.
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seven essential checklists for nuts-and-bolts office chores

scheduling, inclement weather, petty cash and more.

by jassen bowman
tax resolution systems

every office function should have a system.

more: what to say on phone calls about fees | how to handle client complaints | checklists for your tax resolution office setup | case study: building a tax resolution business | marketing requires ruthless accountability | the tax resolution client intake checklist | how to end the tax revenue roller coaster with a four-season practice model
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here are some miscellaneous but vital functions and how to handle each one.
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putting big-firm growth strategies to work at small local firms

forked rural road in forestbalancing hi-tech with hi-touch to remain the essential advisor.

by art kuesel
rosenberg map survey

increases in needs for revenue growth and people development to fulfill succession plans are fueling several macro-trends led by small, local firms.

more from the map survey: technology evolving faster than accounting firms | will staffing challenges change the definition of partner? | firms focus on profitable growth, true leadership | technology playing center stage in cpa profession
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first, smaller local firms are adopting robust organic growth strategies once only reserved for large local, regional or national firms. early indications suggest that these plans have begun to deliver expected organic results, though not enough to solve the problem. so, additional resources, additional strategies are under consideration to fuel growth.

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the importance of goals and affirmations

young man fixing collar in mirrorwhat are you telling yourself?

by jassen bowman
tax resolution systems

every day, you should go through your goals checklist.

more: use checklists to manage your tax firm | checklists for your tax resolution office setup | case study: building a tax resolution business | marketing requires ruthless accountability | first, you need clients | the tax resolution client intake checklist
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whether you do this just at the beginning of the day, or also at the close of the business or actual day, be sure to include

  • empowering daily questions,
  • affirmations and
  • goals.

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5 daily tasks for maximum tax resolution profitability

to grow your business faster, and operate more efficiently.

jassen bowman, ea, ctr
for solo practitioners and small firms, success often comes down to the establishment of good habits that support the implementation of systems across the most important elements of operating a practice.

more for pro members:  tax resolution: a lucrative opportunity  |  4 problems with the tax resolution industry | the tax resolution client intake checklist | how to end the tax revenue roller coaster with a four-season practice model | how to turn routine cpe into a new marketing opportunity

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for the tax resolution practitioner, these habits can be distilled down even further to five specific tasks, for which you should have systems in place to accomplish each. read more →