by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
As a tax professional, your Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) is the lifeblood of your business. It is the key that allows you to transmit tax returns to the IRS and manage your clients' sensitive data. However, in the hands of a cybercriminal, a...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 18, 2026 | Tax Updates
The IRS is operating with its smallest workforce in years. Between January and December 2025, staffing dropped 27%: from over 102,000 employees down to about 74,000. By late December, only 50 of the 2,200 planned seasonal hires had been onboarded. New employees need...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 18, 2026 | Tax Updates
Tax season 2026 is already proving to be one of the most challenging in recent years. IRS processing delays are the norm, not the exception. Clients expect faster refunds. And if you're a new tax preparer trying to break into the industry, you've probably hit...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 18, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 18, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 18, 2026 | Tax Updates
You just finished your tax prep courses. You're ready to take on clients. There's just one problem: you don't have an EFIN yet. Or maybe you applied weeks ago and you're still waiting for IRS approval. Either way, you're watching the calendar tick...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 17, 2026 | Tax Updates
If you're preparing tax returns in 2026, you've probably heard about the e-file mandate. And if you're a newer tax pro or running a smaller practice, you might be wondering: "What happens if I don't have my own EFIN yet?" Good news: you can...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 17, 2026 | Tax Updates
Starting your tax preparation business is exciting, but walking into that first client meeting unprepared can turn excitement into stress fast. Whether you're transitioning from another career or just completed your tax preparer training, there are essential...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 17, 2026 | Tax Updates
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by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 17, 2026 | Tax Updates
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