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...
