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
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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.
