CPA Connect

[sdtaxman]

Has anyone had experience with "CPA Connect"?

[Golden Rocket]

Not Really

In fact, I never heard of it, but looked it up on the web.

Still don't know much about it, but I do think there is a HUGE need for an organization strong enough to influence the AICPA, instead of just the "Big Four." (p.s. it used to be the "Big Eight" if that tells you anything about their staying power)

On their website, found a CPA in Huntsville, AL whom I know very well, and a handful of CPA firms in my state and neighboring states. Looked at Michigan, and was surprised to find only one CPA Connect enrollee in the entire state.

Appears to be a network of smaller firms. I just joined NATP, and believe there is also a need for tax preparers to have an organization strong enough to speak in numbers.

[Zee]

I had a client last year that was previously a member of The Tax Club. It was a pretty costly organization to join and also had a monthly fee. They Incorporated his business in NV. His previous return looked ok, I didn't find any significant errors, or problems. The client had also attended Trump's BS seminars (very expensive) and other get-rich-quick type of things. I think The Tax Club appeals to this type of audience. I'm surprised how many seemingly "smart people" fall for these type of things. But, as you know, the TV ads, etc. do make them sound attractive.

Here's a website I found on Ripoff's that's kinda fun. Scroll down and look up The Tax Club for some input from those "not so happy".

http://www.ripoffreport.com/

[Joe Btfsplk]

Rip offs

Almost every large corporation was listed as ripoffs. Surprisingly, I was not listed nor was HRB and JH.

Obviously I was not listed since I don't rip anyone off, but what about the big Tax Shacks? Could it be that their clients aren't computer-oriented enough to make complaints on the internet?

[Zee]

Almost every large corporation was listed as ripoffs. Surprisingly, I was not listed nor was HRB and JH.

Obviously I was not listed since I don't rip anyone off, but what about the big Tax Shacks? Could it be that their clients aren't computer-oriented enough to make complaints on the internet?

Yes, it's very extensive. But, seems to be simply a complaint-type website. I would expect almost all organizations to receive complaints. Most pertaining to The Tax Club seems to focus on the cost and the fact that they bundle and sell other services. There's nothing particularly wrong with that either if they are priced attractively for members and needed. I thought The Tax Club was very overpriced for the quality and type of service they provide, and the sign-up fee was excessive.

[Joe Btfsplk]

CPA organizations

In fact, I never heard of it, but looked it up on the web.

Still don't know much about it, but I do think there is a HUGE need for an organization strong enough to influence the AICPA, instead of just the "Big Four." (p.s. it used to be the "Big Eight" if that tells you anything about their staying power)

On their website, found a CPA in Huntsville, AL whom I know very well, and a handful of CPA firms in my state and neighboring states. Looked at Michigan, and was surprised to find only one CPA Connect enrollee in the entire state.

Appears to be a network of smaller firms. I just joined NATP, and believe there is also a need for tax preparers to have an organization strong enough to speak in numbers.

There are several organizations for smaller CPA firms. The AICPA is so powerful that they have imposed requirements on all CPAs which are relevant only to Big Four firms.

I used to belong to the NCCPAP, but the meetings were too far from where I lived. Later the Dallas Chapter folded and members are now part of the Houston chapter even if they live in Dallas or San Antonio.

A practice as small as mine is not really concerned with many of the things that membership in AICPA or TSCPA would provide. A local group involved mostly in tax preparation would be more relevant. Joining any national organization that does not have a local chapter is of less benefit than having a group of people that you actually meet and get to know.