Drake Software blog for tax pros, covering tax, IRS news, and more

Ryan Norton

Whether designing superheroes, penciling caricatures, or just doodling, I always knew I was going to earn some sort of art degree while in college. That was my goal before I decided to trade Edgar Degas for Edgar Allan Poe during a Freshman English class. The BA in English soon morphed into a double-major in English and Philosophy, eventually becoming an MA in English. It only makes sense that I learned of a writing opportunity for a local marketing firm while teaching a first-year college English course. Before I knew it, I was writing and editing tax-related articles for Taxing Subjects, and this has been my home since 2014.

IRS Hosting QBI Webinar Tomorrow

Ryan Norton - May 29, 2019

Tax professionals interested in learning more about the Section 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction can attend a webinar hosted by the IRS tomorrow afternoon.…

Sara Explains GruntWorx - E27

Ryan Norton - May 17, 2019

Filing season may be in the rear view, but tax professionals still have to deal with extension returns and finish preparing for next season. Some may already have started looking at CPE opportunities…

Hurricane Preparedness Week Advice from the IRS

Ryan Norton - May 13, 2019

Last week may have been National Small Business Week, but the IRS also reminded taxpayers that it was Hurricane Preparedness Week. To help taxpayers who might get caught in a natural disaster, the agency issued a series of tips to help them develop an emergency plan and preserve important documents.…

IRS Closes National Small Business Week with Credits, Deductions

Ryan Norton - May 12, 2019

The IRS celebrated National Small Business Week by issuing reminders and resources for the nation’s entrepreneurs. The agency closed out the week with credits and deductions that can help qualifying small businesses. And, as the IRS notes, reducing tax liability can mean healthier profit margins.…

2019 Filing Season Statistics

Ryan Norton - May 07, 2019

In the 2019 Filing Season Statistics infographic, Drake Software breaks down some of the key takeaways, like the total number of returns filed, how many returns were filed by tax professionals, and more.…

Amanda and Lori Talk Drake Classroom Training - E26

Ryan Norton - April 30, 2019

Tax professionals across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief by Wednesday, April 17, but the end of filing season doesn’t translate to an eight-month vacation.…

Five Tax Refund Myths

Ryan Norton - April 24, 2019

Tax Day may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean we stop talking about tax-related issues after April 15.…

CPA Practice Advisor Publishes the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards Results

Ryan Norton - April 23, 2019

Each year, major tax industry publications conduct surveys and product reviews to help paid tax return preparers make informed decisions about the kind of software they choose for their office.…

Amanda Explains QBI – EP25

Ryan Norton - April 19, 2019

The Section 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction has been a source of confusion for taxpayers and tax professionals alike since it debuted with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.…

New Bill Promises IRS Reform

Ryan Norton - April 09, 2019

The House Ways and Means Committee this month announced that they passed “historic legislation to redesign the IRS:” The Taxpayer First Act of 2019. According to the press release, this type of bipartisan agency overhaul has not been attempted in more than two decades, and it focuses on taxpayer customer service, data security, and updating internal IRS rules and technology.…