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
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Practice: The Tax Preparer's Growth Path
Tax preparation is not just a side gig. It is a career path with a real growth trajectory.In this episode, Jason Carr maps the three phases of building an independent tax practice:Phase one, the side hustle: your first one to...
5 Mistakes That Sink New Tax Preparers (And How to Avoid Every One)
After years of working with tax preparers through his law firm, Jason Carr has watched the same five mistakes trip up new preparers again and again. Every one of them is avoidable.In this episode, Jason walks through the five that do the...
AI and Tax Prep: Why Technology Is Your Advantage, Not Your Replacement
Will AI replace tax preparers?In this episode, Jason Carr answers one of the biggest questions aspiring tax professionals are asking right now: whether artificial intelligence will make tax preparation obsolete.Jason explains that...
How to Price Your Services (The Episode That Pays for Itself)
Most new tax preparers underprice their services.They look at what national chains charge, cut the price, and assume that being cheaper will help them win clients. In this episode, Jason Carr explains why that approach can hurt a new tax...
How to Get Your First 10 Clients Without Spending a Dollar
Getting your first 10 tax prep clients can feel intimidating, especially if you are starting without a marketing budget.In this episode, Jason Carr gives aspiring tax preparers a practical plan for finding their first clients using relat...