by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 11, 2026 | Tax Updates
SEO Title: 5 Steps to Modernize Your ERO Infrastructure TodaySlug: modernize-ero-infrastructure-stepsExcerpt: Discover how to update your ERO infrastructure to improve security, efficiency, and compliance. Essential modernization steps for professional tax...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 11, 2026 | Tax Updates
Your phone's been ringing off the hook. Another client just called, panicking because they sold $3,000 worth of handmade jewelry on Etsy last year and heard they need to report a 1099-K. Meanwhile, the client before them made $15,000 through PayPal and is confused...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
ERO errors cost service bureaus clients, revenue, and reputation. One rejected return or data breach can trigger a chain reaction that ends with clients walking out the door. The good news? Most ERO errors follow predictable patterns and can be prevented with basic...
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
SEO Title: ERO Operations Guide: Managing a Tax Business in 2026Slug: ero-operations-guide-2026-successExcerpt: Master IRS ERO operations in 2026. Learn about compliance, EFIN management, Ohio state mandates, and infrastructure scaling for professional tax...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
SEO Title: ERO Service Bureau Infrastructure Guide | TIG Tax ProsSlug: ero-service-bureau-infrastructure-guideExcerpt: Master the technical and operational requirements of an ERO Service Bureau. Learn about software licensing, revenue splits, and multi-office...
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
SEO Title: 5 Steps to Scale Ohio ERO Operations: A Tax Pro's GuideSlug: scale-ohio-ero-operations-guideExcerpt: Learn how to scale your Ohio-based tax business as an Electronic Return Originator (ERO) with this 5-step guide on infrastructure, compliance, and...
