by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 7, 2026 | Tax Updates
SEO Title: Service Bureau Onboarding Guide for EROs | TIG Tax ProsSlug: ultimate-guide-service-bureau-onboarding-erosExcerpt: A comprehensive guide for EROs and tax business owners on Service Bureau onboarding, covering IRS compliance, software setup, and bank product...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
Tax season is officially here. It is February 2026, and if you feel like the rules have shifted under your feet, you aren't imagining it. Between the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) signed in July 2025 and the usual annual inflation adjustments, there...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
E-filing compliance is operational, not optional. Errors create rejects, delays, audit exposure, and EFIN risk. The fixes below are process-based and repeatable, built for ERO & Service Bureau Operations. 1) Missing signatures (or using the wrong signature method)...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
SEO Title: 5 Steps to Automate ERO Operations and Grow Your Tax FirmSlug: automate-ero-operations-tax-firm-growthExcerpt: Learn the 5 essential steps to automate your ERO operations, reduce manual tasks by 40%, and scale your tax business using modern infrastructure...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
Tax season in 2026 looks different than it did a few years ago. The IRS has officially moved digital assets into the mainstream. For anyone looking to start a career in tax preparation, the biggest shift is the introduction of Form 1099-DA. This guide explains what...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
Slug: 10-ero-ops-tips-new-york-tax-pros-2026Excerpt: Practical ERO operations guidance for New York tax offices: compliance, e-file controls, funding, bank products, security, and scalable workflows.Tags: ERO operations, New York tax preparers, IRS e-file, compliance,...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax Updates
Tax practice management in 2026 is less about working harder and more about running a controlled, secure, repeatable operation. Most firms are not losing time because of taxes: they are losing time because of workflow gaps, tool sprawl, and avoidable client...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax Updates
First, the rule you can’t ignore: high-volume e-file requires an EFIN (but not necessarily your EFIN) If you prepare and file more than 10 federal returns in a calendar year, the IRS e-file mandate applies. Electronic filing requires an IRS-issued EFIN tied to an...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax Updates
Slug: ero-onboarding-guide-2026 Excerpt: Master ERO onboarding in 2026. This professional guide covers EFIN requirements, infrastructure setup, and compliance for tax business owners and EROs. Tags: ERO Onboarding, Tax Professional, EFIN, Tax Business Growth,...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax Updates
IRS “due diligence” is not a general best practice. It is a defined set of rules for paid preparers related to credits and filing statuses that are audited often: especially: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Child Tax Credit (CTC) / Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) /...
