The Complete, Authoritative Guide to Getting Started in Tax Consulting
Tax consulting and return preparation is a fast-paced, dynamic industry-one that promises high earning potential. In this book, tax advisor Gary Carter shows you just what it takes to become an in-demand tax consultant. You'll discover how to break into the tax business, even with relatively limited education and training, and build a path to your new career with Carter's five-step formula for success. Brimming with expert advice from tax professionals and featuring up-to-the-minute coverage of everything from qualifications and employment opportunities to Internet resources, Getting Started in Tax Consulting shows you how to:
Assess your personality fit for the tax profession
Formulate your business plan for starting a tax practice
Find a niche for your tax services
Choose between a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a C corporation, an S corporation, and a limited liability company
Set your fees and market your services
Perform research-an essential skill of the tax professional
Make the IRS your partner and advisor-not your adversary
Start a Web-based tax service
Tax consulting and return preparation is a fast-paced, dynamic industry-one that promises high earning potential. In this book, tax advisor Gary Carter shows you just what it takes to become an in-demand tax consultant. You'll discover how to break into the tax business, even with relatively limited education and training, and build a path to your new career with Carter's five-step formula for success. Brimming with expert advice from tax professionals and featuring up-to-the-minute coverage of everything from qualifications and employment opportunities to Internet resources, Getting Started in Tax Consulting shows you how to:
Assess your personality fit for the tax profession
Formulate your business plan for starting a tax practice
Find a niche for your tax services
Choose between a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a C corporation, an S corporation, and a limited liability company
Set your fees and market your services
Perform research-an essential skill of the tax professional
Make the IRS your partner and advisor-not your adversary
Start a Web-based tax service
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.Introduction.
The Role of a Tax Consultant.
Enduring Demand for Tax Services.
Self-Assessment and Education.
Your Business Plan.
Choices for Business Organization.
A Little about Taxes, Permits, and Record-Keeping.
Tax Research and the Tools of the Trade.
Starting and Running a Part-Time Web-Based Tax Service.
Getting to Know the Internal Revenue Service.
Conversations with Six Tax Professionals.
Appendix: Resource Guide.
Notes.
Index.
