Tom Copeland, JD, is a renowned tax and child care business specialist. A licensed attorney he trains thousands of family childcare providers, trainers, and tax preparers each year on important business issues, including record keeping, taxes, marketing,contracts, and legal issues. Tom is also the author of many books and resources for family child care providers. Currently, he is aconsultant for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). He has been awarded the Friends of NAFCC Award fromthe National Association for Family Child Care, and the Child Care Advocate of the Year award from the Minnesota Licensed FamilyChild Care Association.