March 2016                        Newsletter                          Issue No. 1036

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Dear (Contact First Name),     

Welcome to the Platinum Pro Community where we send out quarterly newsletters with special promotions just for our customers.  This quarter we would like to introduce you, if you don't already know, to our state supplements.  Platinum offers state supplement courses in all states where state taxes are filed.  Isn't it time to consider brushing up your tax preparation skills with these five-hour state courses?  Platinum is offering all state supplements at 50% off the normal price of $18.00, that's only $9.00!  

In addition, we will be offering 50% off any one of our courses!  This includes our Enrolled Agent Exam Review Courses, as well as our IRS Tax Return Preparer Prep Course, if you know any friends looking to become a tax  preparer. Offer valid for one day only, Sunday 6pm to Monday 6pm, PST. 
Use promo code  LETSDOTHIS at checkout to receive the discount.  P lease see below for details of this promotion.

As a reminder,  t he IRS has begun allowing continuing education credit for each part of the Enrolled Agent Exam Review Course. This is a great time to think about becoming an Enrolled Agent.  Our review courses are now approved by the IRS to receive a total of 12 continuing education credits for all three parts. Please see Enrolled Agents News below.  The exam is given each year from May 1st until February 28th.

Also, the 18 hour IRS continuing education with Annual Federal Refresher course (10 hours federal law, two hours ethics and six hours annual federal refresher) will be available for purchase starting June 1st as well as just the 6 hour Annual Federal Refresher course.  You can, however, get started early and take advantage of our special promotion by purchasing the 10 hour federal law and two hour ethics course separately, and when the six hour AFTRC comes out on June 1st, purchase it at that time.

Lastly, there is some confusion in regards to Maryland, New York, and California tax preparers and whether you need to register with that particular state.  Please see below for an explanation as to when you need to register with that state.  

Wishing you all a successful tax season!

If you have any questions please contact Platinum Professional Services at 877 315-1772 or email us at [email protected] .

 

Lauren Zago                                                            
Platinum Professional Services
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Tax Prepar ers News

 
Did you know that if you are preparing a New York state return (not federal) you must be registered in the state of New York, whether you are a New York resident or not?

For California returns you do not need to register with CTEC, unless you are a resident of California, this also applies in the state of Maryland.

 

 
  Notary Public
Tidbit


The fees charged by mobile notaries tend to be higher than traditional notaries due to travel related expenses and nuances including but not limited to gas, parking, time. If you are interested, seek out mobile notary sites in your state to add your name to their directory.

CPA News   

WalletHub has released its annual report on the states with the highest and lowest tax rates in the country.
The consumer finance site's report,  2016's States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates, compares various tax rates among the 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of the national average consumer's income and spending habits.

States with the Lowest Tax Rates
1 Alaska
2 Delaware
3 Montana
4 Wyoming
5 Nevada
6 Tennessee
7 Idaho
8 California
9 South Carolina
10 Florida

States with the Highest Tax Rates
42 New Jersey
43 Iowa
44 Ohio
45 Michigan
46 New York
47 Rhode Island
48 Connecticut
49 Wisconsin
50 Nebraska
51 Illinois

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Platinum Promo!
  
We are offering, for two days only, 50% off any one of our courses!  Use promo code  LETSDOTHIS at checkout.   See exclusions below.

Offer only valid from 6pm Sunday, March 27th to 6pm Monday, March 28th, PST.

Offer excludes CPA Review Courses

Platinum's courses are available to you for six-months from the date of purchase, your course will expire after that time.


Please contact  Platinum Professional Services at 877 315-1772 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. 
  Enrolled Agent
News

      Important Notice; As of July 24 2015 the IRS is now offering 5 hours of Federal Tax Law credit for each Part 1 and Part 2. They are also offering 2 hours of Ethics for Part 3. For a total of 12 hours for all three parts. In the past credit was only permitted for Part 1 Preparation Programs.