by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax Updates
The Texas ERO Scaling Challenge Texas tax professionals face a distinct challenge during tax season. The state's growing population: increasing by over 470,000 residents annually: creates expanding client bases without corresponding increases in available...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax Updates
Texas tax preparation firms lose thousands of dollars annually due to preventable infrastructure errors. Electronic Return Originator (ERO) operations require specific technical configurations that many firms overlook or implement incorrectly. These mistakes result in...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax Updates
Let's be real: anyone can punch numbers into tax software. But the tax professionals who build thriving, sustainable practices? They've figured out something bigger: trust is everything. When clients trust you, they stick around. They refer their friends. They...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
Scaling a tax preparation practice from a few hundred returns to thousands requires systematic infrastructure changes. Most EROs fail at scaling because they attempt to replicate manual processes at higher volumes rather than redesigning operations for capacity. This...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
Service bureau operations require systematic frameworks during high-volume tax seasons. Tax professionals operating as EROs face increasing return volumes each year. This framework addresses operational efficiency, revenue optimization, and infrastructure scaling for...
by TIG Tax Pros | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax Updates
The IRS lowered the mandatory e-filing threshold from 250 returns to just 10 returns. This change took effect January 1, 2024, through Treasury Decision 9972. If your firm files 10 or more information returns, you must e-file them. This isn't optional. Penalties...
