CTEC tax course

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Step 1 of The Pronto Path: Initiation

Every journey starts with the first step, and that step in the tax preparation business is becoming credentialed. In this episode, we walk you through getting educated, registered, and the various directions you could head in the Initiation step of The Pronto Path.

Tax Pro Nation Show Introduction

Tax Pro Nation Show Introduction

The show for independent tax professionals is here. Hosted by Jeff Dolan and Andy Frye, Tax Pro Nation’s Introductory episode sets the stage for what listeners can expect — find community, maximize your earnings, and live life on your own terms.

Get Your Very First Tax Client

Get Your Very First Tax Client In As Little As …

One of the main questions people ask when they first start out as a Tax Professional is, “How do I get my first client?”. There are two major ways to go about this. The first way is to put in enough time promoting yourself every single day for an entire month that would equal to roughly 48 hours. The second way is to aim for your first client within literally 2 days. So what ways can you achieve this? Let's take a look.

New Pronto Tax Website?

Another New Pronto Tax Website? Why?

We discuss why we consolidated our websites into one...ProntoTax School.com, and we clarify how the Pronto Tax Family of Websites relate to each other.

CTEC Tax Pros: Please Relax

All tax professionals must complete annual continuing professional education requirements. The different deadlines can vary. This post discusses the stresses that can come along with completing CPE credits and how to avoid that stress.

User Error Hours Problem Reporting Resolution

User Error Hours Problem Reporting Resolution

Remember when providing your information that the IRS system for reporting hours is extremely strict and your name must match up exactly with their records. So, remember to provide your CTEC ID Number or correct PTIN.

How Hard is it to Prepare Taxes?

If you are looking to become a tax preparer, then of course you would want to know how difficult the process is before you jump right into the arena of tax preparation. As with any profession, the job seems a lot harder when you are looking in from the outside. That is not to say preparing taxes is easy by any stretch of the imagination, but the modern day tax preparer can get away with being a lot less educated due to the proficiency of today’s tax software. This article will answer the question of how hard it is to be a tax preparer in in turn give you some vital information when you start on your path to become one of the best tax pros in the business.