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
The 2026 ERO Landscape The role of the Electronic Return Originator (ERO) has evolved significantly as we move through the 2026 tax season. An ERO is no longer just a conduit for submitting forms to the IRS; they are the primary gatekeepers of taxpayer data and the...
by TIG Tax Pros | Mar 10, 2026 | Tax Updates
An Electronic Return Originator (ERO) Service Bureau is a specialized business model within the tax preparation industry. This infrastructure allows an established tax professional or entity to provide software, technical support, and administrative oversight to other...
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...
