Drake Software blog for tax pros, covering tax, IRS news, and more
In 2022, email inboxes are inundated with phishing scams. For most people, one wrong click can result in a stolen identity or lost access to important files.…
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From initial client setup to posting transactions, professional accountants need simple, efficient software that helps address each client’s unique financial circumstance. Drake Accounting was designed from the ground up to streamline accounting workflow and provide convenient customization options.…
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In 2022, the Internal Revenue Service faced a historic backlog of unprocessed tax returns that the Department of Treasury attributed to underfunding and pandemic-related challenges.…
Californians have been battered by torrential rains and flooding from a recent series of storms. To help victims recover, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced tax relief for federally declared disaster areas in the state.…
The wait is over for tax professionals eager to learn when the 2023 filing season will begin. Today, the Internal Revenue Service revealed they will start accepting and processing individual returns on January 23, 2023. The federal tax agency reassures that the service it provides this year will be improved by the recent hiring of more than 5,000 telephone and in-person staff.…
High gas prices have understandably made plug-in electric and fuel cell vehicles more attractive in recent years. While a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is designed to make the switch less of a financial burden, there is confusion surrounding some of the new requirements for the Clean Vehicle Credit.…
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Of all the factors that go into choosing tax software, one of the most important is support for state tax forms that apply to your clients. Drake Software is proud to announce the latest Drake Tax state form updates that will help tax professionals better serve clients in the 2023 filing season.…
Many tax offices first dabble in accounting services by providing payroll for existing business clients. This transition is built upon the trust established by years of positive results, and it is an opportunity to grow the tax practice in a meaningful way. Whether entering the market for the first time or having provided these services for years, you need a dependable, flexible payroll solution.…
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After the 2022 tax season found the Internal Revenue Service spread thinner than ever before, the agency is taking steps to ensure that the first few months of 2023 go far more smoothly.…
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Drake Software surveyed more than 1,900 tax pros to learn how they prepare for filing season. The 2022 Are You Ready for Filing Season? Infographic details the results, covering PTIN renewal, continuing professional education, tax-preparation products, office equipment, and more.…
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