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I think the unlimited subscription has the best bang for the buck. Most you can do self study, webinar, etc. A word of caution. Some have in small print that they will auto renew the next year. You need to set a reminder on your calendar to cancel that before it happens.

Decades ago at HRB's preseason training, they told us to think of something about ourselves to use to open with each client, something personal for a client to know us better but preferably something about our life as a tax preparer to lead into tax prep. I'd earned my EA that fall, so I had my opening: explaining what an EA is, the studying/classes and 2 solid days of tests, and how it benefits my clients. Since then, I would talk about the classes I took about new tax laws -- as opposed to talking about just the new tax laws. Or how enthusiastic an instructor I had was about how a new tax law can help me save my clients on their taxes. How what I learned can save clients money. A spin that talks about my education benefiting them. I try to do this. I also have not been increasing prices fast enough and have been thinking that a near-universal 10% increase is due for next season. I have too many complex, getting more complex, needy clients (most of whom are appreciative) and will not mind if some go elsewhere. Are you sending out communication prior to tax season?

Ya know, I try to do this but not boast about it. For the longest time, I did not increase prices and when I did, no one complained. I have taken on a couple of resolution cases and no complaints about the retainer. This upcoming season will be one where prices will increase maybe by 10% across the board. Like all of us, everything has increased. Drake increased the software this year and with the basic budget for basic office needs, to start preparing returns for 2022, I'm close to 5K to open the door. If I have a client that wants to whine about my fees, or a few dollars increase they can move on.

Actually I rather like the online seminars. Because they are required and we need the credits, we have to attend. Online is preferable to in person because it eliminates the cost of travel, lodging, meals, etc. On the other hand, you don't get much of a break for staying in your office. I think they are overpriced, to say the least. However, I feel, and have always felt, that if I come away with at least one new piece of knowledge that will help one or more problems; it was worth it. And then, there is the additional reference materials that greatly assist in the course of the tax season. I have been attending the same tax course since 2009 and am comfortable with it.

Hang in there, Darlene!

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From an accounting perspective, this is simple. But I'm confused a bit about the 1120S instructions and recent developments. The client's S-Corp did not participate in PPP1, but obtained a $90k PPP2 loan in March 2021. They spent all the funds as appropriate within the required time in 2021, so fully forgivable. Full loan forgiveness was obtained in May 2022. Seems to me the $90K is simply a "Loan Payable" on the 2021 return with no other entries on the 1120S. Then the loan forgiveness, along with appropriate entries on the K, K-1, and M-1 will be reported on the 2022 Form 1120S. Am I right, or do I need to make any entries on the 2021 return other than the "Loan Payable" entry?