Schedule E for Residential Real Estate Activities
Schedule E for Residential Real Estate Activities Recording and presentation materials from Education Forum hosted in August of 2024. On September 5th, we hosted a 2-hour virtual event, where Amy Walls presented Schedule E for Residential Real Estate Activities including vacation rentals. A special thanks to everyone that joined us live! Because Residential Real Estate […]
Read MoreAn Essential Overview on S-Corp & Partnership Basis
An Essential Overview on S-Corp & Partnership Basis Recording and presentation materials from Education Forum hosted in August of 2024. On August 8th, we hosted a 2-hour virtual event, where A.J. Reynolds presented on basis rules and calculations for clients who are shareholders or partners in pass-through entities and how this basis affects their individual […]
Read MoreBig news from TaxAct Professional!
TaxAct Professional has partnered with Drake Pay to enable our customers to accept payments securely and conveniently in the TaxAct Professional software. Visit our website to enroll in Drake Pay today! https://www.taxact.com/professional/integrated-payments Once enrolled and approved, you will be able to accept payments quickly. Invoicing, client payments, and reporting are all available now. Please contact […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Cybersecurity & Security Plans for Tax Preparers
The Importance of Cybersecurity & Security Plans for Tax Preparers Recording and presentation materials from Education Forum hosted in July of 2024. On July 18th, we hosted a 2-hour virtual event, where A.J. Reynolds presented on the importance of understanding the ins and outs of cybersecurity and developing an effective, well thought our Data Security […]
Read MoreExciting Announcement – New Partnership with Drake Accounting!
You Don’t Have to Choose Between Functionality and Affordability. TaxAct Professional is excited to announce that we have partnered with Drake Accounting to bring our customers an affordable, fully featured accounting and payroll product, at the discounted annual rate of $295 $795. This tool lets you manage basic client financial records with double-entry accounting. Plus, […]
Read MoreHow to Setup a Referral Marketing System for Your Practice
How to Setup a Referral Marketing System for Your Practice Recording and presentation materials from webinar hosted in June of 2024. On June 5th, we hosted a 1-hour webinar, where Will Hamilton of SmartPath.co, presented on how to develop a referral marketing system, unique to your tax practice. A special thanks to everyone that joined us […]
Read MoreThe Art of Properly Pricing Your Tax Services
The Art of Properly Pricing Your Tax Services Recording and presentation materials from virtual event hosted in May of 2024. On May 23rd, we hosted a 2-hour Education Forum virtually, where Will Hamilton of SmartPath.co, presented on how to properly price your tax services to align with today’s unique environment. A special thanks to everyone […]
Read MoreFree Tax Calendar, May 2024 – April 2025
Free, Downloadable Tax Calendar May 2024 – April 2025 Being a tax professional is stressful, busy, and sometimes… just downright exhausting. Especially this time of year! That’s why TaxAct Professional believes it’s so important for our team to create helpful, free content that works to save you time and energy. As you begin to prepare […]
Read MoreSave the Date: 2024 Conference & Event Season
Save the Date: 2024 Conference and Event Season With Tax Day behind us… it’s time for tax preparers to shift their attention to extension season and preparing for TY24. And with that, comes attending conferences, webinars, and training courses to gather your required allotment of continuing education credits, and ensure that you’re up to date […]
Read MoreBasics and Beyond of Crypto Taxation: What Preparers Need to Know
Basics and Beyond of Crypto Taxation: On-Demand Webinar Crucial Knowledge Tax Preparers Need to Know Cryptocurrency, or virtual currency, is a digital representation of value currently used both as a medium of exchange and as an investment. The IRS considers virtual currency to be property; in many cases, basic property tax law works well for […]
Read MoreIRS Tax Pro Account: Another Line of Defense Against Data Theft
The IRS and the Security Summit partners remind you that another way to help protect sensitive information from identity thieves is with secure online tools such as Tax Pro Account. Tax Pro Account is a secure, mobile-friendly, digital self-service that enables you to act on a taxpayer’s behalf, view their information and manage their authorizations […]
Read MoreWhen to File a Business Identity Theft Affidavit with the IRS
The IRS and its Security Summit partners continue to see identity theft schemes targeting businesses. Report possible business identity theft to the IRS with Form 14039-B, Business Identity Theft Affidavit. File Form 14039-B if your business receives a notice about a: Rejected e-filed return because a return on file for that same period. Tax return your […]
Read More1099-B, TAEF Recording
1099-B: Reporting Income from Securities and Bonds Recording from virtual event hosted in December of 2023. On December 7th, we hosted a 2-hour virtual event live from Savannah, GA, where Amy M. Wall presented on 1099-B. A special thanks to everyone that joined us live! Because 1099-B: Reporting Income from Securities and Bonds is such […]
Read MoreWatch Out for Tax Scams and Report Fraudulent Messages
The IRS and its Security Summit partners remind you to watch out for a variety of aggressive schemes that may arrive in email, by text, over the phone or through the mail. If you get one of these messages, don’t reply or click the link. Report the scam by sending the email or a copy […]
Read MoreStop Chasing Paper, Start Offering eSignature – Webinar Recording
Stop Chasing Paper – Start Offering eSignature Recording from webinar hosted by TaxAct Professional and DocuSign®. On December 14th, TaxAct Professional partnered with DocuSign® to host a brief 1-hour virtual event on eSignature. A special thanks to everyone that joined us live! Because we continue to grow and improve our integrated eSignature tool, we felt it […]
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