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Get’em Now Before They’re Gone!
We have had conversations with many of you this season that has gone something like... "Is everyone a little down this year? My clients are coming in but it seems at a slower pace". 2 Things... This season is weird and the numbers are a little off Year over Year but...
IRS Rejects F1040-439 and F1040-440 – Qualified Business Income Deduction
Qualified Business Income Deduction IRS REJECTS F1040-439 & F1040-440 The IRS has issued guidance on Rejects F1040-439, F1040-440, F1040NR-439 and F1040NR-440. Due to rounding, the IRS Rejects were applied to some returns containing the Qualified Business Income...
Banking Partner Program Details! Webinar – TPG, Refund-Advantage, Republic and Refundo
Banking Partner Program Details! WEBINAR SERIES FOR THE 2019 TAX SEASON... The only constant in life is change. And this tax season most certainly doesn't disappoint! Our Banking Partners have changed the game for us/on us in what could be an amazing way! Please join...
Bank Enrollment – Opening Soon!
Heads up!!!!! Bank Application submissions will begin soon! We anticipate enrollment opening on October 2nd. Also, our awesome banking partners (Refund-Advantage, Republic Bank and Santa Barbara Tax Products Group) will be releasing their 2018 Tax Season program...
The New IRS Tax Transcript
Because criminals have gotten better at impersonating taxpayers in order to steal their identity and tax refund, the IRS is launching a new process for tax transcripts. Tax payers or 3rd party entities with ligitimate reasons to obtain a tax transcript, will receive...
The New 1040 is Almost Here!
Just as a quick preface... Don't Worry, Be Happy! Some people in the tax industry are out there like Chicken Little... "The SKY is Falling"! In a world full of "Chicken Little's" be a Timon and Pumba! HAKUNA MATATA my friends! Take our word for it.... "Everything's...
BIG E-FILE NEWS – MUST READ!
Do you know your IRS issued EFIN "tracking number"? If you intend to e-file next tax season, you must have access to your IRS E-services account! The IRS is implementing a new requirement in order to reduce EFIN theft. Basically, the IRS is issuing every EFIN a 20...
IRS Bulletin – Scammers Taking Advantage Of Generosity
IRS Recently published a bulletin warning of scams related to Natural Disaster Relief Efforts! They provide an overview of the techniques and tactics these dirt-bags are using. It is always amazing how low-life scammers will attempt to exploit people's good nature. It...
Do This Right Now If You Have WiFi At Your Home Or Business
Russian Hackers Are Attacking Your WiFi Router: Here’s How to Stop Them May 30, 2018 by Brian O'Connell The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning “any owner of small office and home office routers” of a dangerous new malware hack called VPNFilter, which has...
Russian Hackers Are Attacking Your WiFi Router: Here’s How to Stop Them
May 30, 2018 by Brian O'Connell The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning “any owner of small office and home office routers” of a dangerous new malware hack called VPNFilter, which has infected 500,000 routers in 54 countries. The VPNFilter hack prevents...
