Business Strategy
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How Much to Charge for Your Services as a Tax Preparer
As a tax preparer, developing equitable and pragmatic pricing for your services is vital for maintaining sustainability and utility. While striking a balance between offering value and maintaining your financial well-being can be challenging, we at Drake Software want to equip you with the confidence to establish effective pricing for your business. Read on to…
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IRS Phone Number for Tax Preparers
As a tax preparer, maintaining a thorough record of resources is vital for efficiency and achievement in your role. In addition to necessary and potentially frequent contact with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via phone, you will likely need to establish connections with other tools and websites that contribute to your success as a tax…
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How to Become a Tax Professional
Tax professionals play a crucial role in assisting individuals and organizations in navigating the complexities associated with maintaining accurate financial records and adequately submitting their taxes. Most tax preparers are detail-oriented, organized, and excel in working with numbers; whether you are seeking more general information or have experience you want to translate into a professional…
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Generative AI in the Tax and Accounting Profession: Friend or Foe?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is regularly a hot topic in the news, and you may have recently heard about Open AI, Generative AI, or specific products like ChatGPT. As a tax and accounting professional, you might be asking, “What does all of this mean, and should I care?” To answer those questions, let’s take a look…
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Now Available: DrakeCPE 2023 AFTR Course!
As an IRS-approved continuing education provider, we know that preparing for the upcoming filing season requires more than updating your professional tax preparation software. That’s why our education specialists work tirelessly to deliver self-study and on-demand continuing education courses. We’re proud to announce that the Drake Software 2023 Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (AFTR) is now…
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Mastering Effective Marketing Strategies for Tax Preparers
In the ever-evolving industry of tax preparation services, tax preparers must employ efficient marketing strategies to distinguish themselves from competitors. This blog post explores a comprehensive range of marketing techniques specifically tailored for tax preparers, equipping them to reach a wider audience, establish credibility, and ultimately boost their client base. By leveraging the power of…
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IRS CPE Requirements for Tax Preparers
While maintaining up-to-date records of requirements set forth by the IRS can often be arduous, we at Drake Software hope to alleviate this and present concise, relevant information that is crucial for you as a tax preparer. For your ease, we’ve composed a comprehensive overview of the IRS requirements for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for…
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How to Build a Website for Tax Professionals
As a tax professional, having an online interface is a necessary feature in the twenty-first century to increase your accessibility and reliability. Creating a website is the simplest and most effective way to attract new clients and establish your online presence. Here are ten suggestions for creating a productive and attainable website for your clients: 1.…
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Jobs for Tax Preparers in the Off Season
As a tax preparer, it’s foreseeable to experience a lull in business during the off-season. A beneficial way to spend this downtime is utilizing complementary skills in additional job opportunities, ultimately maximizing your productivity and strengthening your competency in tax preparation. Review and consider what job might suit you as a tax preparer in the…
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IRS Announces Direct Deposit for Amended Returns
Filing an amended return used to mean completing a paper form, regardless of how taxpayers submitted the original return to the Internal Revenue Service. During the pandemic, paper-filed returns presented processing challenges that contributed to a historic backlog at the Internal Revenue Service. Nearly two years after the IRS first began allowing electronic filing for…

