Yes, It can be done; and Yes, it can be e-filed.  The IRS has stated that it will now be accepting e-filed returns without the presence of an EIN or SSN for the care provider.  You should make sure that your clients have exercised due diligence in attempting to obtain the EIN or SSN before […]

The IRS has selected Prometric to administer the forthcoming tax preparer examinations, but they would like to hear from you, the actual preparers, regarding the structure, length, specific areas and topics that should be covered, reporting, etc.  Prometric is the company that has been administering exams for Enrolled Agents and CPAs for years, but with […]

Jackson Hewitt officially filed petition for bankruptcy on May 23rd in the Delaware District court.  Jackson completed the the 2010 tax season with over 700 franchisees operating 4,800 locations.  The Bankruptcy has been classified as a “packaged bankruptcy” for restructuring debt, but this official filing is certainly a negative blow to the second largest tax […]

Many tax preparers are unaware that the IRS accepts e-filed returns through October 15th.  This can be both for taxpayers who owe and those who are requesting a refund.  If you have any questions about e-filing after April 18th please feel free to contact our year round tax and technical support team at .

While most tax offices have already experienced a considerable slow down from the peak weeks of late January and early February, do not become complacent and overlook the revenue potential that can come from the last minute crowd!  While most of these last minute filers will not choose bank products, they certainly are worthy clients […]