How do you actually get better at asking questions during the tax return prep process? I always can’t think of questions to ask…

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In what context? Questions to initiate small talk are very different from questions in an interview.

Sorry, forgot to include - during a tax return prep

To client? Or to seniors?

To senior

Business or personal?

I think this is a valid question for your Senior.
Find someone who you trust with your training and development.

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Do you mean an information request? For the supporting items you need for the tax workpapers?

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