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A Tax Preparer’s Thanksgiving Survival Guide

A Tax Preparer’s Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Here at Tax School, we want to take this opportunity to say, “Thank you” to all of you who have attended our Fall Tax School, seminars, and webinars, completed a…
Self-employed Ministers and Taxes: Income, Deductions, Exemptions

Self-employed Ministers and Taxes: Income, Deductions, Exemptions

Determining whether a minister is deemed self-employed or an employee is essential because this governs how the minister is taxed. In common law, a worker is classified as either self-employed…
New 2025 Tax Rates and Thresholds

New 2025 Tax Rates and Thresholds

With the 2024 tax filing season around the corner, practitioners should also keep in mind 2025 tax numbers and rates that will impact their clients for the coming year.  The…
IRS Resources for Tax Pros: Advocacy, Outreach, and Client Support

IRS Resources for Tax Pros: Advocacy, Outreach, and Client Support

As tax preparers, we often focus on the IRS as auditors checking up on our work and pointing out errors. However several offices within the IRS are dedicated to helping…
Conversations with Your Fall Tax School Instructors

Conversations with Your Fall Tax School Instructors

Fall Tax School is right around the corner – in-person events begin Nov. 5 and online sessions begin Nov. 19. We are so pleased to have an outstanding line-up of instructors: Bob Rhea, Jerry Brune, Catherine Riddick, and Keith Baum.
Hurricanes Wash Up Scammers

Hurricanes Wash Up Scammers

Help your clients avoid disaster scams. The IRS provides tips to identify fake charities and protect personal information during hurricane relief efforts.