by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax Updates
Let's be real: anyone can punch numbers into tax software. But the tax professionals who build thriving, sustainable practices? They've figured out something bigger: trust is everything. When clients trust you, they stick around. They refer their friends. They...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
Scaling a tax preparation practice from a few hundred returns to thousands requires systematic infrastructure changes. Most EROs fail at scaling because they attempt to replicate manual processes at higher volumes rather than redesigning operations for capacity. This...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
Service bureau operations require systematic frameworks during high-volume tax seasons. Tax professionals operating as EROs face increasing return volumes each year. This framework addresses operational efficiency, revenue optimization, and infrastructure scaling for...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
The IRS lowered the mandatory e-filing threshold from 250 returns to just 10 returns. This change took effect January 1, 2024, through Treasury Decision 9972. If your firm files 10 or more information returns, you must e-file them. This isn't optional. Penalties...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 18, 2026 | Tax Updates
The ERO service bureau model offers Texas tax professionals a path to revenue growth without IRS EFIN approval. This operational framework allows tax preparers to file returns electronically through an established Electronic Return Originator while maintaining client...
