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Building an (even more) intelligent professional services firm

Karen McAteer reveals the three required elements professional services firms need to become an intelligent enterprise.

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Are You a Builder, Accelerator or Fixer?

Before you dive into a leadership role, ask yourself the following questions to see if the job is right for you and the company.

4 Practices That Keep a Life Crisis From Creating a Business Crisis

Nurture relationships and practice equanimity while life is calm and you will be prepared to navigate a personal trauma that could upend your business.

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

7 Bookkeeping Habits Every Entrepreneur Should Adopt

Good bookkeeping is a foundational aspect of a healthy business. Keeping careful track of the money within your business is critical to its success.

What Happens if You File a Tax Return Late?

Being late with a tax return has financial consequences whether you owe or are owed money. Read on to learn more.

Smart Finance Ideas for Investing Your Tax Return

Oops, Did You Forget Something on a Tax Return?

If you have already filed your tax return and overlooked an item of income or forgot to claim a deduction or credit, it is not too late! An amended return can be filed to correct an already filed tax return. Failing to report an item of income will most certainly generate an IRS inquiry, which typically happens a year or more after the original return was filed and after the interest and penalties have built up. Therefore, it is best to file an…

Do You Pass Inspection as a Tax Return Preparer?

The IRS has specific criteria for qualified tax return preparers.

Were you a victim of IRS Tax Return Fraud?

If you reported to the IRS that you were a victim of identity theft or if the IRS identified you as a victim of identity theft, you will be unable to use only your Social Security Number to file a tax return.

Amended Tax Return: Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how an amended tax return can change or correct an error with the IRS. This can also potentially get you a larger refund in some circumstances.

Must I, or Should I, File a Tax Return?

This is a question many taxpayers ask during this time of year, and the question is far more complicated than people believe. To fully understand, we need to consider that there are times when individuals are REQUIRED to file a tax return, and then there are times when it is to individuals' BENEFIT to file a return even if they are not required to file.

Business and management consulting a dream for many entrepreneurs

With more professionals considering entrepreneurialism as a way to push forward with career goals and improve their work-life balance, the business and management consulting scene has become a top ch

Building a Successful Coaching or Consulting Business

Many new coaching and consulting businesses fail, but with the right strategies, you could be well on your way to earning six figures.

Forgot Something on Your Tax Return? It's Not Too Late to Amend the Return

If you discover that you forgot something on your tax return, you can amend that return after it has been filed. The need to amend can be because of:

Forgot Something on Your Tax Return? It’s Not Too Late to Amend the Return

If you discover that you forgot something on your tax return, you can amend that return after it has been filed. The need to amend can be because of:

Most Common Tax Return Mistakes

A majority of tax returns are e-filed to the IRS, making your return on your refund much faster … unless, you do one of these common mistakes that can delay your return from being processed. Double…