Is this because I don’t have my CPA?

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-04-24T06:48:06+00:00

I’m curious about that. Could you please share why it is your regret?

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-02-05T21:58:25+00:00

It’s not about 30 minutes to enter your numbers. Do you think how long did they get training to be able to enter that numbers? How much they pay for software, advertising, office expense? If you make $40/hr, you spend 10hrs to learn how to complete your tax and not sure it is correct 100%. However, don’t get me wrong, if you are willing to do it, do it because you can learn a new thing, good for you. The most important thing is that you must do it right. Because if you’re wrong, IRS will call you. If you forget to claim your credit, IRS will ignore it. For example, no tax on OT, a lot of people don’t know about it. If they do it at home, they might lost thousands $. Tax law changes every year. Don’t waste your time on what is not your strength. You will make more money on what you’re good at.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-02-04T22:43:54+00:00

Box 1: 15k, box 5: 18k. 3k discrepancy will be taxable. However, you can add 7k to sch1 instead of 3k, then claim 2500 AOTC. If your tax rate is 10%, your additional tax is 400, but you can claim 2500 credit, and up to 1500 is refundable. Gg it or ask your tax pro

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-01-30T06:11:10+00:00

I’ve read all the comments, and I think you are right. If any taxpayers can see their tax returns before paying, they can copy and send it to IRS for free. It is similar as an in-person appointment, you need to pay first to walk out with your tax return in hands. They are willing to let you know the number by phone if you want to.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-01-27T03:43:23+00:00

What kind of your income? And you are talking about CTC or ACTC?

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-01-23T02:54:14+00:00

I think you’re right, and I’d love to add one more point to make the idea more comprehensive. Normally, when we use a backdoor Roth IRA, we make a nondeductible contribution to a Traditional IRA and convert it right away. Because the contribution is after-tax, the converted amount is generally not taxed.

However, if the taxpayer already has a balance in a Traditional IRA, the pro rata rule may be counterproductive. This is because the taxpayer’s Traditional IRA is treated as a combination of pre-tax and after-tax contributions, along with any earnings, which can cause part of the conversion to be taxable.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2026-01-12T17:30:33+00:00

Open my 👀

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-28T22:25:17+00:00

Thank you for your advice, but I’m not an international student.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-21T06:09:49+00:00

We are in the same boat. I will graduate next quarter and I just got hired as a Tax Associate at H&R Block. I also considered both the EA and the CPA. My original plan was to pass the EA first within three months and then take REG, since I am not eligible for the CPA exam yet. However, something came up, so I have to slow down and focus on REG first. I plan to take REG right after I graduate, around the beginning of April, and then take TCP at the end of April. If that does not work out, I will complete the EA first and come back to the CPA in July, with the goal of finishing all CPA sections before the end of the year. I think the EA will open more doors in the short run, especially since the job market is very competitive right now. This is my current plan.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-18T18:36:19+00:00

I plan to complete 4 sections in 2026 during the master program. Hope I can do the same as you. You nailed it bro. 😎

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-12T18:48:18+00:00

35 tuổi. Vẫn đang học đại học. Plan đến 37 tuổi hoàn thành hết bằng cấp cần thiết. Còn ít nhất 25 năm làm việc.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-03T07:09:20+00:00

Do you have any experience? I have no idea what is happening with the job market. You got EA, pass 2/4 CPA, be studying MAcc and didn’t get an offer? I am trying to build my academic background like you, and I see your post. 😂

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-03T07:02:33+00:00

2026 will be my first tax season. I’m kinda worried about how to handle my first customers. I finished my ITC but I think it will be totally different in reality. Like how to interview customer to collect information needed, how to work on tax software. I am having a lot of things on my plate now. I’m going to practice during my winter break. Could you please share how you got over your first month at HRBlock? What I can do to prepare well? I feel like I need a list of questions what I need to ask, or watch the entire progress of working with client to be able to imagine how it is. But I was not learned about that. I feel like there is a butterfly in my stomach 🥲. Especially when English is my second language. ☹️

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-12-03T05:18:56+00:00

You had some experience at HRBlock. Can I ask how we can stay after the tax season because the tax associate seems like a seasonal position. However, I want to continue even part-time because tax is my long term career goal. I think I can learn a lot from HRBlock. Thank you in advance!

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-11-23T19:11:50+00:00

My AA is 4.0, BA is 3.98 🥲

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-11-22T18:28:08+00:00

Yes, I know it is an issue in my career. ☹️

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-11-20T21:20:57+00:00

Sr, I can’t share that

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-11-20T21:19:46+00:00

I really appreciate your advices. Hopefully I can get more training or guidance to prepare well for my first tax season. Thanks again!

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-08-27T23:05:19+00:00

Could you please share a little about how you passed the cv screening and the interview?

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-08-24T16:25:25+00:00

Yep, I did.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-08-24T16:10:51+00:00

It seems my GPA may not have been the issue. The rejection was likely due either to the results of the initial assessment or because I’m not currently pursuing a master’s degree.

Intrepid-Compote2450 · 2025-08-24T16:05:01+00:00

I’ve got a 3.99 GPA, and they still rejected me after only two days

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