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tax pros see better year for those close to home

young man facing image of himself

nationally … they’re not so sure.

by 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 research

cpas, enrolled agents and other tax practitioners are always on the front line of the economy. with offices in tens of thousands of locations across the country, they know who’s making money and who’s struggling.

according to early results from the 2025 busy season barometer, accountants have completely reversed their 2024 predictions for the economy.

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a mirror image

what a difference a year can make. look how the numbers have switched places, almost as if in a mirror image.
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art werner: the godfather and tax issues | quick tax tip

the corleone family’s quest for legitimacy mirrors modern business succession planning.

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quick tax tip
with art werner
cpe today

imagine a tax class inspired by “the godfather” by mario puzo. beyond its thrilling narrative of crime and family loyalty, this iconic novel is surprisingly rich in business succession and adaptation lessons. while such a class might remain hypothetical, its concept offers a fascinating lens for understanding contemporary tax issues like the corporate transparency act (cta).

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at its core, “the godfather” chronicles the corleone family’s struggle to transition their empire from illegal activities to legitimate business ventures. this narrative mirrors the challenges many businesses face in succession planning: ensuring smooth continuity while navigating regulatory landscapes. for tax professionals, the story underscores the importance of understanding compliance and transparency requirements, particularly as they pertain to ownership structures.

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busy season management

what if you could start over?

clean slate with three pieces of colored chalk

spend a few minutes imagining a clean slate.

by ed mendlowitz
tax season opportunity guide

we all get caught up with what we do. sometimes so much that we lose sight of what we are doing and the purpose.

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also, work happens. many of us start out with lofty plans that go astray as the practice develops. many things cause it – clients we get, availability or lack of availability of the right staff, how we choose to learn or not learn new things, and even where we locate.
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busy season management

advanced tax preparers need managing, too

four best practices.

by frank stitely
the relentless cpa

managing advanced-level preparers sounds easier than it is. these preparers will all have blind spots that appear at inconvenient times. some won’t be able to adapt to your internal procedures, because they worked at firms without well-defined procedures.

we had one person who insisted on printing out the prior year tax returns and workpapers before beginning a return. she said she just needed the paper in her hands. that didn’t work for us.

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she asked to be paid on a salaried basis. when we agreed, she then demanded to be paid on an hourly basis. we agreed to that as well. then she wanted to go back to a salary. she believed that whatever we agreed to would be bad for her.
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three questions about firm culture

hand drawing a rainbow-colored 3

you should be a team. but what kind are you?

by martin bissett
passport to partnership

this second c is a stormy and choppy one, often fraught with political icebergs but navigated diplomatically and with maturity, will lead you through.

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case study on culture

deborah had done well. she was bridging the firm’s culture gap and fulfilling its desire to be seen as an equal opportunities employer by becoming the practice’s standout rising star.
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