Getting Started in Tax Consulting Author:Gary W. Carter, Gary Carter The Complete, Authoritative Guide to Getting Started in Tax Consulting Tax consulting and return preparation is a fast-paced, dynamic industryone 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. Youll discover how to break into the tax ... more »business, even with relatively limited education and training, and build a path to your new career with Carters 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 researchan essential skill of the tax professional
Make the IRS your partner and advisornot your adversary