Getting Started in Tax Consulting
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