https://wreg.com/news/memphis-tax-preparers-plead-guilty-to-fraud-false-returns My takeaway for all of us: don’t let “refund culture” pressure you into positions you can’t support. Guardrails for this season: - If it feels inflated, slow down. - Ask the extra questions (income, expenses, basis, business purpose, substantiation). - Document everything: source docs + client explanations + your notes on how you got there. - If it’s not supportable, we don’t file it. Period. Your notes and workpapers aren’t busywork—they’re how we protect clients, the firm, and each other.

Tax season isn’t for the faint of heart—but neither are you. You chose this path. You earned that PTIN. You’ve got the tools, the knowledge, and the IRS compliance game on lock. But now? It’s about momentum. It’s about execution. It’s about impact. You’re not just a tax preparer. You’re a strategist, a lifeline, and in many cases—the only financial translator your community trusts. Every intake form, every Schedule C, every W2 you touch—is someone’s hope for a refund, a second chance, or a fresh financial start. So if you ever feel overwhelmed? Remind yourself: You don’t just do taxes. You move legacies forward. This tax season, let’s keep it compliant, keep it classy, and above all—keep it 🔥. Let’s get these refunds out and run it up the right way. —Neona “Neechie” James CEO, Tax Bully Pro/ KJ Financial Group

Skool family, quick reminder: staying motivated is KEY, but motivation only works when you keep showing up even on the days you don’t feel like it. If you’ve been quiet, don’t panic… just tap back in. Post, ask questions, complete lessons, and use the community. That’s what it’s here for. 💪🏾 🚨 Important Update: I’ll be clearing out the classrooms starting in March. That means if you’re not active and not using what you paid for, you may lose access to certain areas. So here’s your move today ✅ - Log in - Pick ONE lesson - Drop ONE question or win in the comments - Get back in motion

If your week feels heavy right now, that’s not a sign you’re failing… it’s a sign you’re in the middle of it. And the middle is where most people quit. Today’s mission isn’t to “do it all.” It’s to move the needle — even a little. ✅ Finish the one task you’ve been avoiding ✅ Show up for 20 focused minutes ✅ Post the thing, make the call, take the walk ✅ Do the next right step Momentum isn’t built by motivation. It’s built by keeping promises to yourself, especially on the days you don’t feel like it.

If you’re in here feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re “not moving fast enough” this is your reminder: You’re not failing. You’re building. Tax season comes with pressure, curveballs, software issues, missing docs, last-minute clients, and people who swear they “sent everything” 😭 but you’re still showing up. That matters. Here’s the mindset for this week: ✅ Progress over perfection ✅ Solutions over stress ✅ Systems over scrambling ✅ Consistency over motivation If something breaks, we don’t panic. We pivot. If a client is difficult, we stay professional. If you make a mistake, you learn fast and tighten the process. Drop a quick check-in below ⬇️ 1. What’s one win you had this week? 2. What’s one thing you need help with right now? We’re not doing this alone.