The MuseSpring Minute
The MuseSpring Minute is a weekly podcast for aspiring and new tax preparers who want to build their own independent tax practice. Hosted by tax attorney Jason Carr, each short episode delivers practical guidance on everything from getting your first clients to pricing your services, all from the only attorney-led training platform in the tax prep space.
The MuseSpring Minute
Latest Episodes
What to Do in July If You Want to Start a Tax Prep Business by January
Thinking about starting a tax preparation business next filing season?Do not wait until December.In this episode, Jason Carr explains what aspiring tax preparers should do in July if they want to be ready for clients by January. H...
Tax Preparation vs. IRS Representation: Where New Preparers Need to Draw the Line
Preparing a tax return and representing a taxpayer before the IRS are different roles.In this episode, Jason Carr explains where new tax preparers need to draw the line. He covers the practical difference between explaining an IRS notice...
How to Turn Tax Prep Clients Into Year-Round Advisory Revenue
Tax preparation can be the entry point to a much deeper client relationship.In this episode, Jason Carr explains how tax preparers can identify year-round advisory opportunities from the tax returns they already prepare. Instead of treat...
The Tax Season Workflow That Keeps New Preparers From Falling Behind
Tax season gets messy quickly without a repeatable client workflow.In this episode, Jason Carr explains how new tax preparers can keep client work organized from first inquiry through final delivery. Rather than relying on memory, scatte...
How to Choose Your First Tax Prep Niche Without Overthinking It
Choosing a niche is one of the first business decisions a new tax preparer faces, but it can quickly become a source of overthinking.In this episode, Jason Carr explains how to choose a first tax prep niche in a practical way. Instead of...