The first one was "You Never Forget Your First Time: 4 Tips For First Time Filers." I suspect this post was about tax tips. :O) The post was about whether or not an individual needed to file, what forms would be needed and the difference between certain forms, and the best way to file; online or with an associate. She explained everything clearly and with as much detail as allowed in the profession (I presume). It was very informative and well typed; I didn't notice any grammar or spelling errors, but I'm not an English major.
The second was titled "2012 tax Refund Delay: What You Need to Know Now." This was just a post with some very useful information straight from the IRS about possible delays for this year's tax refunds. This author stated the issue as explained by the IRS and then gave directions on how to check the status of your refund.
I decided to look for a third post because I was curious about what they meant by "tax stories." I was only able to find one, "2+4= $52,000 Tax Refund," and it was from 2010. The author used first names (there were no disclaimers or statement that these names were true or false), and gave the refund amount. She stated that the couple had adopted four special needs children that year and received just over $13,000 per child!! Other than the client's names, I suppose that kind of information is public because it is tax credit available to any one who adopts. Then, after the story, the author gave a few facts on adoption tax credits.
The target audience for this blog is EVERYONE who files taxes. I noticed many comments from "regular" people asking questions of all kinds. All three posts that I read were well typed and contained useful information. One problem-- I have been using H&R Block for about 4 or 5 years and have never been told of their blog and how useful it is. I would have never thought to look for a blog on tax advice. As much as I hate to say it, this blog did change the outlook I had on blogging; not completely, but I now realize that there actually are useful blogs for the workplace. It is nothing like the blog I read last week, which seemed to be just a "downer" of a social worker ranting about her day at work.
This blog pertains to my future career because I am currently studying to be an accountant. I most likely will start out in tax preparations or bookkeeping. After reading this blog, I think it is quite possible that I may blog in the future IF I am able to follow through with my plans to have a small accounting business out of my home. It could be a useful tool to keep clients updated on tax laws and tips, and maybe a way to gain new clients.
I was pretty surprised, and impressed by this blog, maybe you will be too. Here is the URL
http://blogs.hrblock.com/
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