by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 7, 2026 | Tax Updates
Service bureau infrastructure provides electronic filing capabilities to tax professionals without requiring an individual EFIN. California EROs must understand specific operational and compliance requirements when leveraging this model. 1. EFIN Alternative Structure...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 7, 2026 | Tax Updates
Filing season 2026 starts January 26 for individual returns and January 13 for business returns. Electronic Return Originators must verify system readiness before these dates. This checklist covers five operational requirements. 1. Verify EFIN and IRS e-Services...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
The IRS has discontinued the Direct File program for 2026. Low usage and high maintenance costs led to the decision. This change creates a significant opportunity for professional tax preparers. Why Direct File Ended Direct File served only a small percentage of...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
Operating a service bureau in California requires adherence to both federal IRS regulations and state-specific requirements. EROs (Electronic Return Originators) managing service bureau operations face unique compliance challenges that demand systematic operational...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
SEO Title: 7 ERO Service Mistakes Costing You Clients Right Now Slug: ero-service-mistakes-costing-clients Excerpt: Tax professionals lose clients over preventable ERO errors. Learn the seven critical mistakes that drive clients away and how to fix them before filing...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 6, 2026 | Tax Updates
Tax season demands efficiency. Every hour spent chasing documents, answering repetitive questions, or manually entering data is an hour not spent on billable work. The math is straightforward: if you save just two hours per day across a five-day work week, that's...
