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What's New for TY23 and Demo Recording from virtual event hosted in August of 2023. On August 17th, we held a 2-hour virtual event, live from Los Angeles, CA, where industry experts came together to help tax professionals prepare for the upcoming tax season. A special thanks to everyone that joined us live! Because this content is so important for ALL tax preparers, we wanted to make sure its was readily available for everyone to access post-event. So, we've gone ahead and taken the recording from the "What's New for TY23" presentation, and have made it available on-demand. If you are...

FREE Downloadable Tax Calendar May 2023 - April 2024 We know that being a tax preparer is incredibly stressful and busy, to say the least. To help you save time and energy when it comes to remembering dates and deadlines, TaxAct Professional has put together a calendar for you to download (for free) and immediately begin implementing at your tax practice. After all… As you work on wrapping up TY22 and begin preparing for TY23, the last thing you want to do is make sure your calendar is updated. Let us do the heavy lifting – you deserve to sit back, relax, and enjoy a few moments of peace ne...

Crypto Taxation Basics and Beyond: What Preparers Need to Know Crucial Knowledge for Tax Preparers Going Into TY22 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 virtual currency. Unfortunately, there are also many crypto activities for which property tax law just doesn’t apply and there is no IRS guidance to support a tax position. Understanding the concepts underlying cryptocurrency helps the t...

Important Information for Next Tax Season! Tax Changes and gearing up for TY22, written by Nyrie Sarkissian, a fellow Tax Professional. Gearing Up for TY22 By: Nyrie Sarkissian TY22 is coming. That means it is almost our time to shine! But are you prepared to do your best? Many people ask me how I prepare for the start of a new tax season. My process begins and ends with my checklist, a simple “things to do” list that I can easily go through and complete. I feel confident and prepared once I make sure that I’m ready to hit the ground running when the season starts. Every year I up...