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Decoding the Difference: Tax Planning vs. Advisory

CPA Practice

While chestnuts crackle and we gear up for the annual tax preparation season, it becomes clear that the winter holidays bring more than just festivities and time off; they also mark the beginning of the tax preparation party. Tax preparation has its spotlight, tax planning follows a rhythmic beat … and tax advisory ?

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Beyond tax season: creating revenue stability year-round

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Tax season is a critically busy time of the year for accountants, and we all know the stress that can come with such a high demand for services during that part of the year. But for some tax and accounting firms, the high volume of clients from January to April represents the majority of their business for the year.

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10 Ways to Help Gen X Clients Prepare for Retirement

CPA Practice

Toss on the tax savings : Quantify for your client how increased pre-tax retirement contributions (401(k) and/or IRA) could decrease their overall tax liability. You can use a tool such as Intuit Tax Advisor to calculate the impact quickly and easily, and present it in an easy-to-understand format.