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How to Hire a Cybersecurity Pro for Your Tax Practice

March 18, 2019 March 13, 2019 / Intuit ProConnect Team

To protect your office and your clients, many tax preparers hire a cybersecurity professional. Every tax business is unique, so you should discuss your specific concerns with someone you hire. This will help safeguard your business and your clients’ data. Here...

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IRS Waives Estimated Tax Penalty for Farmers and Fishermen

March 1, 2019 February 28, 2019 / Intuit ProConnect Team

The IRS will waive the estimated tax penalty for any qualifying farmer or fisherman who files their 2018 federal income tax return and pays any tax due by Monday, April 15, 2019. The deadline is Wednesday, April 17, 2019, for...

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Grow Your Practice With the IRS Acceptance Agent Program

February 26, 2019 February 8, 2019 / Burak Genc, EA

Are you familiar with the IRS Acceptance Agent Program? Participating in this program may be a way to gain more clients and build your practice. An Acceptance Agent is a person or entity (business or organization) who, pursuant to a...

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The Consequences of Missing an IRS Deadline

December 12, 2018 March 5, 2019 / Andrew Poulos, EA, ABA, ATP

Are you a tax professional who feels overworked, underpaid and unappreciated by your clients during tax season? You reach out, encouraging them to provide their documents early so you have time to prepare their return without rushing and risk making...

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IRS Announces a New Tax Transcript and Transcript Delivery Changes

November 23, 2018 / Intuit ProConnect Team

As we prepare for the coming tax season, we would like to ensure that tax professionals are aware of the new transcript format that took effect in September and the transcript distribution changes planned for sometime around January 2019. Please...

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IRS Offers Tax Preparers Tips Following a Data Theft

October 30, 2018 October 19, 2018 / Intuit ProConnect Team

The IRS has issued a tax tip focused on tax preparers who experience a data theft. These preparers need to report the theft immediately, and then follow an established process to protect their clients. If notified timely, the IRS can help...

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Treasury, IRS Issue Proposed Regulations on Charitable Contributions and State and Local Tax Credits

August 29, 2018 / Intuit ProConnect Team

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations providing rules on the availability of charitable contribution deductions when the taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding state or local tax credit. The proposed regulations issued...

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IRS Reminds Professional Tax Preparers of Data Security Plan Requirements

August 28, 2018 / Intuit ProConnect Team

The IRS and its Security Summit partners reminded tax professionals that protecting taxpayer information isn’t just good for the clients and good for business – it’s also the law. The Summit partners urged tax professionals to be aware of their...

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IRS Urges Tax Professionals to Educate Employees About Data Security, Computing Safeguards

August 23, 2018 / Intuit ProConnect Team

The IRS and its Security Summit partners are calling on tax professionals to step up security education for all office employees, including themselves, to better protect taxpayer data and help prevent fraudulent return filings. The warning from the IRS, state...

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IRS Offers Tips for Preparing for Natural Disasters

August 21, 2018 / Intuit ProConnect Team

The IRS offers advice for preparing for natural disasters, including hurricanes, storms and floods. A notice from the IRS is listed below that you can use to prepare yourself and your clients. To read the complete article, please visit IRS.gov....

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