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six methods for getting paid faster this tax season

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sure it’s good for business, but it’s also considerate to clients.

by ed mendlowitz
tax season opportunity guide

accounting is a business and businesses need to be paid.

it’s harder to justify prices when providing services rather than products. products are usually priced before delivery while many times services are priced after delivery, i.e., performance.

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many accountants price tax returns before they are worked on, usually basing the fee on last year, or a rate schedule. sending a bill with the return establishes the relationship that you should be paid promptly for the work done.
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use humor to get tax documents in early

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my secret? humor, sarcasm and a bit of shame.

by frank stitely
the relentless cpa

there are easy ways to get clients to do what we need them to do. in our office, we call the process “training” clients. one of our biggest headaches is the late delivery of tax materials. so, we train our clients to bring their tax documents in early.

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we accomplish this through a series of e-blasts explaining our deadlines. the e-blasts start in december, and we call them “countdown to tax season.” they cover much more than our deadlines for clients to provide business and personal income tax returns documents.

we use the blasts to train clients in other areas – such as minimizing the use of staples when they give us their documents. we also discourage people from putting their documents in three-ring binders. as i’m certain you already know, staples and binders drive your admin staff crazy when they’re trying to scan documents.
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art werner: busy season predictions | quick tax tip

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learn why the upcoming busy seasons could be among the most demanding in recent memory.

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according to seasoned tax educator art werner, the next busy season may be the last of what he calls a “lull period.” preparers are currently working under existing laws, dealing with the tax returns for the 2024 calendar year. however, significant changes are expected on the horizon.

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“the fact is, busy season in 2025—and especially 2026—will require a lot of knowledge of new laws,” werner explains. he anticipates that navigating these updates will pose a steeper learning curve for tax preparers, resulting in more complicated filing seasons.

one of the primary drivers of this complexity will be legislative changes. with uncertainty around tax reform and the evolving tax landscape, 2025 could see the introduction of new regulations that tax professionals will need to quickly master.

“when you get to busy season, you’re in this historic mode,” werner said. “you’re preparing tax returns based on the old law. but by 2026, you’ll need to know all the nuances of the new law.”

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four steps could close the tax gap

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the difference between what’s owed and what’s paid is $625 billion.

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what’s more aggravating than paying all the taxes you owe while other people cheat?

maybe this: that the biggest tax cheats are the wealthy while it’s the lower-income taxpayers who get audited more.

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the financial consequences of noncompliance are staggering. according to the annual public report issued by the internal revenue service advisory council, an estimated $688 billion in taxes went unpaid in 2021.
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art werner: turn tax prep into tax advisory | quick tax tip

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show clients the value of tax planning.

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every cpa and ea, as well as other tax professionals, should attend at least one federal tax update program annually. it’s like stretching or warming up before intense exercise.

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a tax update serves two main purposes and demonstrates your value:

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art werner: navigating business structure decisions amid tax law changes | quick tax tip

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upcoming tax law adjustments could significantly impact clients’ business structure decisions.

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we are anticipating changes to tax laws that could significantly impact clients, either positively or negatively, depending on the structure of their businesses.

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one major consideration is the type of business entity the client operates. the options include sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. within corporations, there are further distinctions: c corporations or those that have made an s election.

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how 529 college savings plans benefit business owner clients

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ensure both business and personal finances are optimized.

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by jackie meyer, cpa

jackie meyer, cpa is president and founder of meyer tax consulting llc, taxplaniq, and concierge accountant coaching programs in southlake, texas, with over 20 years of experience, she founded and successfully sold her own cpa firm for seven figures, leveraging her trademarked roi method of value pricing tax advisory services. she specializes in tax planning for executives with a high investment return. meyer is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant dedicated to revolutionizing the fintech, accounting, and entrepreneurial landscapes. as a cpa and certified tax coach, she offers concierge tax and accounting services to assist clients with anything from income-shifting strategies to managing a family business in qbo.

most business owners are adept at navigating the complexities of running a company. however, when it comes to personal financial planning, particularly concerning education expenses specialized attention is often required.

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it’s been widely touted that a 529 college savings plan is a powerful tool that not only aids in funding education but also offers significant tax benefits. understanding how to leverage a 529 account can enhance financial strategy for your business clients, ensuring both business and personal finances are optimized.

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tax season memo from staff to managing partner

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what if your staff didn’t write this email?

by hitendra patil

congratulations if your staff wrote such an email to you. (but what if they wanted to and didn’t?)

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dear [managing partner’s name],

as we start thinking about the next tax season, i am reaching out with a request that reflects the sentiment of many of us in the firm. i know tax season is crucial, and we all understand its importance. however, after all these years, we’re in a never-ending marathon. the long hours, the constant pressure—it’s draining. what if we could flip the script this year and make the next tax season, dare i say, a little less soul-crushing?

i have a few ideas—some might seem unconventional, but we must get creative to avoid the same burnout cycles. hear me out, in no particular order: read more →

sy goldberg’s guide to the new retirement distribution rules

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ten ways to manage price increases

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communicate your value, not your rising costs.

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the ignition 2024 accounting and tax pricing benchmark survey indicates that most accounting firms are planning modest price increases in 2025 – in too many cases somewhat less than what they need to provide decent salaries and top-notch services.

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the survey offers 10 tips for managing price increases without losing clients (unless you want to). here they are, with a bit of commentary.
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survey says 57% of firms are raising prices next year

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are you charging enough?

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more than half of american accounting firms plan to increase their prices next year, according to the 2024 u.s. accounting and tax pricing benchmark survey just issued by software developer ignition.

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the survey finds that 57 percent plan to jack up their invoices across all services, with 31 percent of them going for a 10 percent increase. but 37 percent will limit their increases to just 5 percent.

and a gutsy 6 percent will go for 20 percent more.
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art werner: preparing for the tax cuts and jobs act to expire | quick tax tip

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expect tax hikes and lost deductions.

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as the end of 2024 draws closer, tax advisors and taxpayers should prepare for major changes that could significantly impact tax bills. art werner highlights an upcoming challenge: the scheduled expiration of the tax cuts and jobs act (tcja), which was signed into law in 2017 and brought significant tax breaks and lower tax rates.

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like many tax laws, the tcja was designed to “self-destruct,” meaning its provisions will sunset at the close of 2025 unless congress takes action.

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art werner: new issues in qualified plans and iras | quick tax tip

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new legislation on qualified plans and iras can help accountants grow their practices.

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the world of qualified plans and iras has been flooded with legislative updates, and many accountants are still catching up with secure act 1.0, let alone the more recent secure act 2.0.

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as 2020 introduced both the covid-19 pandemic and a slew of legislative shifts, accountants found themselves grappling with the dual challenge of pandemic-related legislation and the original secure act. many missed the chance to fully understand and implement the updates from secure 1.0, and now, with secure 2.0, the tax planning landscape has become even more complex.

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