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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The IRS offers many informative videos for tax professionals covering a variety of topics including Collections, e-File & EFTPS, IRS Work Processes, Return Preparation, Scams & Fraud, and more. Click here for the IRS Video Portal for Tax Professionals.

Insight to TaxWorks 2010 New Features

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Here are just a few of the new features that are on deck for our 2010 tax software: Prepaid Bank Card – The OneCentralSource debit card keeps money safe and available from anywhere in the world.  Your clients will receive all the safety and security of VISA. Accounting Package – This year ...

RedGear Will to Win Video

Friday, October 9th, 2009

RedGear Will to Win Video

World Record Setting Tax Return

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Untitled Document Click here or link below to watch the Tax Preparation World Record video. ...

Reminder of TaxWorks Training Videos

Monday, September 29th, 2008

TaxWorks offers an extensive library of helpful videos to guide you through many of the program's features. You'll find training videos on the Asset Manager, Client Management, Conversions, E-File, Tips and Tricks, and more. Click here to access the TaxWorks Customer Training Videos. If you're new to TaxWorks or are not a ...

Tax Hero Challenge results for Phyllis the Landlord

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Congratulations to winners of round 2 of the Tax Hero Challenge. The following tax preparers calculated the lowest tax due for Phyllis the Landlord. For doing so they will each receive an iPod touch. Peter -  $16,071 Bhupendra - $16,619 Brian - $17,064 Benton - $17,164 Yvonne - $17,527   Thanks to all participants. And remember, round ...

The results for Tax Hero Challenge round 1 (Elvis the Sheetrocker)

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Some have asked about the winning returns for round 1 of the the Tax Hero Challenge. Elvis the Sheetrocker had to pay taxes, so the preparers who calculated the lowest tax due won. The iPod-winning returns are as follows: Jack - $6589 John - $6878 Harvey - $7660 Peter - $7660 Irwin - $7660 We wish everyone good ...

A note to tax preparers….

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

The IRS reported, "Third party designees, indicated by checking the box on Form 1040, now have the same authority extended to them on an amended return filed for the year in question. For details, see IRM 11.3.3.1 on IRS.gov."

Victims of Midwest Natural Disasters Have Longer to File Returns

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

The earthquake in California reminds us of others who have faced natural disasters. The IRS is extending the deadline, until August 29, for victims of natural disasters in the Midwest to file certain returns, make tax payments and perform time-sensitive acts. This announcement affects counties in Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, ...

Five tax heroes found, 15 more to go

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Tax preparers nationwide have accepted the Tax Hero Challenge and we found the first five tax heroes. Jack of Pennsylvania, John of Wisconsin, Harvey of Texas, Peter of Pennsylvania, and Irwin of Illinois each received an iPod® touch for calculating the biggest refund legally possible during the first round. Congratulations to our winners and ...