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    Your Inbox Is Your Biggest Liability During Tax Season. Here's How to Fix It.
    Practice
    Apr 2, 2026 · 6 min read

    Your Inbox Is Your Biggest Liability During Tax Season. Here's How to Fix It.

    The average CPA spends 30-45 minutes every morning triaging email before doing a single minute of billable work. During tax season, that's a liability — not just an inconvenience.

    By TJ Ruff

    AI for Tax Professionals: What to Look For and What to Run From
    Security
    Mar 24, 2026 · 7 min read

    AI for Tax Professionals: What to Look For and What to Run From

    Not all AI is safe for tax practices. Here's a concrete framework for evaluating AI tools when you handle sensitive client data — and the red flags that should stop you cold.

    By TJ Ruff

    Why Your Practice Management Software Can't Fix Your Email Problem
    Practice
    Mar 12, 2026 · 6 min read

    Why Your Practice Management Software Can't Fix Your Email Problem

    Karbon, TaxDome, and CCH sync your email — but they don't solve it. Here's why practice management tools create more inboxes instead of fewer, and what actually works.

    By TJ Ruff

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