Take advantage of your tax season takeaways

What do accountants do with themselves after tax season? Actually, the same thing they do during busy season: They work hard for their clients. The only difference is that instead of cranking out tax returns, they help clients work through other aspects of their financial health—including issues revealed during the yearly tax return process.

Put your tax refund to work for you

Spend it? Save it? Invest it? Share it? Here are a few ideas for putting your tax refund to work for you:

Accounting terms: A glossary for the rest of us

Most professions have their own lingo, and accounting is no different. What is different is that you have a vested interest in understanding what your accountant tells you about your financial situation. So, here’s a quick primer on common accounting terms—some business-related, some general—to keep you in the know: