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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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