what the election means for busy season: join the survey, get the answers.
by rick telberg
the re-election of president obama may sweep away a few uncertainties in tax and economic policies that have been stymieing business decision-making. but it also sets the stage for a very busy busy-season, complete with last-minute changes in code and forms.
and i’d be surprised if the partisan gridlock in congress suddenly loosens. read more →
plans for 2013 center on tighter management, new investments. by rick telberg after one of the best busy seasons in years for most practitioners, many are laying plans for an even better 2013. based on lessons learned this year, practitioners … continued
for first time in six years, clear majority enjoy a “better” season.
irs receives 53.9 million e-filed returns from professional practitioners.
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no. 1: big headaches in form 8949.
after getting off to a fast start, many tax practitioners are still smarting from seemingly unnecessary difficulties late in the season, according to findings by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间.
complete findings are published in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practitioner’s tax season performance review and outlook report. (learn more here)
tax professionals slowed their filing rate going into the final two weeks of the 2012 season, according to new data available to 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 for analysis.
but professionals aren’t sorry to see them go.
the number of taxpayers who are preparing their returns themselves is surging 9.9% over a year ago, according to new data obtained by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间. meanwhile, the number of returns filed by professionals is advancing only 1.4%. read more →
we’ve been asking. and you’ve been answering.
here are a few of your post-tax-season plans…
complete findings are published in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practitioner’s tax season performance review and outlook report. (learn more here)
how do you survive tax season?
you’ve been answering, by the hundreds. here’s a sampling of the responses we’re getting in the busy season barometer poll.
some accountants share their advice. what’s your survival secret?
majority of practitioners reporting improved results.
complete findings are published in the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practitioner’s tax season performance review and outlook report. (learn more here)
by rick telberg
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 busy-season mood-barometer is showing significantly higher satisfaction and confidence ratings as the profession grinds through one of its best performances in years.
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tools for balancing work and life in the most special time of year.
by ira rosenbloom
three nights a week and saturdays. for many accountants, this describes the extra effort that is made to properly service clients during tax season. the quality of life for accountants and their families typically takes a turn for the worse during this special time of year. most will tolerate the change because it brings cash flow and profits.
but are accountants truly making the most of this extra effort? what if it were possible not only to improve tax season but also to enhance profitability and improve quality of life, as well? here are ten steps that will give you a better shot at achieving those goals. read more →