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Debra Hammer is a senior communications manager with Intuit. She has more than 15 years of experience in public relations and social marketing, with specialization in taxes and healthcare policy. She has a Master of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. Find Debra on Twitter @dhammer1.

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Practice Management

Tax Pros for Reel: What are the Biggest Trends at QuickBooks Connect?

September 29, 2017 (Last Modified: February 23, 2018) / Debra Hammer
Tax Pros for Reel: What are the Biggest Trends at QuickBooks Connect?

What were the top trends at Intuit’s QuickBooks Connect conference last year? Find out in this video!

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Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Favorite Part of QuickBooks Connect?

August 25, 2017 (Last Modified: February 6, 2018) / Debra Hammer
Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Favorite Part of QuickBooks Connect?In this “Tax Pros for Reel” video, several of our customers talk about their favorite part of attending QuickBooks Connect 2016.     Check out other videos in the “Tax Pros for Reel” series, where we ask tax professionals some...

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Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Best Accounting Joke?

June 30, 2017 / Debra Hammer
Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Best Accounting Joke?Ready for a laugh? In this “Tax Pros for Reel” video, a few of our customers share their favorite accounting jokes.     Do you have another great accounting joke? Leave us a comment below! Check out other videos in the...

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Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Intuit ProConnect?

May 26, 2017 (Last Modified: February 6, 2018) / Debra Hammer
Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Intuit ProConnect?Why do our customers love Intuit® ProConnect™ professional tax software? Find out in this video!       Leave us a comment to let us know your favorite things about Intuit ProConnect below. Check out other videos in the “Tax Pros...

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Practice Management

Don’t Go at it Alone This Off-Season

May 22, 2017 / Debra Hammer
Don’t Go at it Alone This Off-SeasonBetween post-season client follow ups and working on extensions, you’re probably ready to say “so long!” to the 2016 tax season and start your off-season vacation. Once you’ve had a moment to relax, put your toes in the sand and...

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Infographic: How Can You Save Time as a Tax Pro?

May 1, 2017 / Debra Hammer
Infographic: How Can You Save Time as a Tax Pro?Save time so you can spend more of your precious minutes being a trusted advisor to your clients! Download this infographic with more information on how Intuit® ProConnect™ Tax Online can boost your productivity.
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Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Favorite Part of Being an Accountant?

April 28, 2017 (Last Modified: May 8, 2017) / Debra Hammer
Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Favorite Part of Being an Accountant?In this “Tax Pros for Reel” video, a few of our customers talk about their favorite part of being an accountant.       What’s your favorite part of being an accountant? Leave us a note below and let us...

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Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Biggest Time-Saving Tip for Other Accountants?

March 31, 2017 (Last Modified: February 6, 2018) / Debra Hammer
Tax Pros for Reel: What’s Your Biggest Time-Saving Tip for Other Accountants?Welcome to the first video of our series “Tax Pros for Reel,” where we ask tax professionals some important (and some fun!) questions about practice management, technology and more. In this video, get some tips for how to save time...

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Intuit® ProConnect’s™ Jim Buffington Talks Firm of the Future on The QBO Show

October 7, 2016 (Last Modified: September 14, 2018) / Debra Hammer
Intuit® ProConnect’s™ Jim Buffington Talks Firm of the Future on The QBO ShowJim Buffington, customer liaison for Intuit® ProConnect™, was a featured guest on The QBO Show on Oct. 6, 2016. Listen to the show to hear Jim talk about ProConnect Tax Online and how it is helping tax professionals turn their practices...

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Free Yourself from the Drudgery of Data Gathering and Entry

August 11, 2016 (Last Modified: September 14, 2018) / Debra Hammer
Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Free Yourself from the Drudgery of Data Gathering and EntryTax professionals are always asking, “How can I reduce the time it takes to collect and enter client information so I can do what I really want to do – make a difference in clients’ lives?” Learning from what we’ve...

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Intuit® ProConnect™ Marketing VP Patti Newcomer Featured on The QBO Show

July 15, 2016 (Last Modified: October 6, 2016) / Debra Hammer
Intuit® ProConnect™ Marketing VP Patti Newcomer Featured on The QBO ShowIntuit® ProConnect™ vice president of marketing, Patti Newcomer, was a featured guest on The QBO Show on July 14, 2016. Click here to hear Patti talk about the new ProConnect brand.
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5 Online/Social Communities for Tax Professionals

June 15, 2016 (Last Modified: October 17, 2017) / Debra Hammer
5 Online/Social Communities for Tax ProfessionalsWith the countless number of social groups and communities online, finding trusted and useful online communities to turn to for information and help can sometimes be difficult. To help guide you to valuable resources, we’ve outlined five online communities that...

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