by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
The tax preparation industry is facing a major shift. The IRS and lawmakers are pushing for mandatory minimum competency standards for all paid tax preparers. While these requirements aren't law yet, the writing is on the wall. Here's what you need to know and...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
Tax season hits hard. Returns pile up. Clients want their refunds yesterday. And you're stuck juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, and half-completed forms trying to keep your ERO workflow from falling apart. Most tax pros think they need an EFIN to streamline...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 9, 2026 | Tax Updates
Thinking about enrolling in tax preparation courses? Smart move. But before you hand over your hard-earned cash, you need the facts. The tax education landscape is packed with options: some worth it, some not so much. Here's your tax education checklist: 10 things...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 9, 2026 | Tax Updates
Think becoming a tax professional takes years of accounting school and expensive certifications? Think again. You can start filing taxes professionally in as little as a few weeks, even if you've never prepared a tax return in your life. Here's the straight...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 9, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 9, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 9, 2026 | Tax Updates
Starting a tax preparation business or scaling your existing practice means making a crucial decision: should you partner with a service bureau or get your own Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN)? Both paths get you to the same destination: filing tax...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 8, 2026 | Tax Updates
Getting your own Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) from the IRS isn't always the best path for every tax professional. Maybe you're just starting out, handling a smaller client volume, or simply want to avoid the administrative burden. Good news:...
