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ten tips for minimizing the cost of tax preparation | listicle

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note: here’s a handout for tax preparers to give to clients.

tax returns don’t have to be a terrible headache or big expense. minimizing the work required by the tax preparer during the busy tax season will help minimize the cost.

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here are 10 ways you can minimize the cost of tax preparation:
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pursue excellence to win the battle for talent

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john fenton, cpa, mba is the ceo of john j. fenton executive coaching, which he launched following a successful 30+ year career as a managing partner and cpa. he is a certified success principles™ trainer, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author and leading authority in leadership.

the roles that purpose, vision and culture play.

by john fenton
the holistic guide to wealth management

some call it a battle, some call it a war. whatever you call it, there’s no arguing that competition for talent in our industry is fierce. accounting firms, like most other businesses, are struggling to find qualified workers to meet the growing needs of their clients and customers. at the same time, opportunities to grow revenue are abundant.

more: leverage ai to grow and protect revenue: six steps | how wealthtech is reshaping the future of holistic advice | seven tech keys to a holistic service model | four ways to provide wealth management in your accounting practice | profile of a modern firm: putting the vision into practice | toward a 21st-century cpa: a dynamic vision | what multiples mean to accounting firms | tsunami of m&a, pe is disrupting the accounting profession | why cpas are best positioned to become financial advisors | how wealth management has evolved
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according to mckinsey data, voluntary “quit rates” are 25 percent higher than they were before the pandemic. at some firms, attrition rates have been as high as 20 percent to 25 percent. meanwhile, a recent gallup survey found that only one-third of employees (32%) felt “engaged” in their jobs. meanwhile, mid-level professionals who would normally be on track for long careers at their employer are leaving in droves to pursue something else.

the aforementioned mckinsey report identified the motivating factors that keep people in their jobs and the demotivating factors that drive them away.
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expert panel: are you risking obsolescence? | accounting influencers

innovation, ai, and next-gen leaders must successfully adapt to constantly changing landscapes.

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accounting influencers
with rob brown

industry leaders bobby lane, ceo of factotum; tony szczepaniak, ceo of lea global; randy wootton, ceo of maxio; and rick richardson, ceo & founder of richardson media & technologies, probe the state of accounting, the biggest threats facing the profession, and the opportunities ahead.

szczepaniak sees hope in the pressing issue of talent shortages, noting that regulatory bodies are exploring new ways to accelerate certifications and attract non-traditional candidates. he acknowledges that while some firms are innovating, others remain stagnant. “the firms that can clearly articulate their value proposition and adapt to strategic conversations internally will thrive,” he asserts.

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five ways to make cas staffing easier

number 5 drawn in sand

even solos can provide it. here’s how.

by hitendra patil
client accounting services: the definitive success guide

when we asked firms what is stopping you from offering client accounting services, their top response was that they don’t have the staffing.

the #1 cas killer that emerged from the cas survey results is, unfortunately, also the most misconceived perception. it is a myth.

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the cas survey results showed that even solo practitioners offer cas. the number of firms that provide cas is significantly higher than those that do not offer cas for firms of all sizes. cas firms provide about twice the number of services compared to non-cas firms. “staffing shortage” or “lack of relevantly competent staff” are not the reasons why you should not offer cas. let us see why.
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why itin applications get delayed

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… and why they don’t have to.

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every year, more than a million taxpayers apply for an individual taxpayer identification number. these are people who, for various reasons, can’t get a social security number. these include

  • resident aliens with a “green card.”
  • foreign students who are allowed to earn a certain amount.
  • people in foreign countries who are required to pay u.s. taxes.
  • non-american spouses and other dependents of primary taxpayers who have ssns.

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delays and disaster

the itin application process is an invitation for fraud, so the irs is very careful in receiving and approving applications.
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