Blake throws his hat into the ring for President and CEO of NASBA! Hear how he intends to shake things up should he be chosen! Next, Blake and David unpack a survey on the surprisingly low tax-preparer fees across the country, discuss the headaches still posed by interstate CPA licensing, and consider some solutions like modeling CPA reciprocity rules! Grab some snacks and enjoy!Sponsors LiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowUncat - http://accountingpodcast.promo/uncatBookkeep - https://earmarkcpe.promo/EarmarkMediaKitChapters(00:00) - How Much Tax Preparers Charge

(01:18) - Blake applied to be the new NASBA President and CEO

(08:56) - David's customer experience at a Publix's grocery store

(11:06) - National Association of Tax Professionals 2023 survey results

(17:54) - What type of returns are they doing?

(23:16) - How do tax preparers operate?

(24:32) - How do tax preparers price?

(27:38) - Now lets talk about business tax returns

(32:02) - When do tax preparers get paid?

(50:57) - What work went unbilled?

(54:58) - Type of services offered

(55:27) - Average wages for tax employees

(56:08) - Blake checks in with the live stream

(59:14) - Daryl asks for career advice

(01:04:56) - New TurboTax ad doesn't shy away from "free" claim

(01:06:10) - Listener email on reciprocity

(01:18:38) - Wrap up and where to reach us
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