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Become an Independent ERO & Keep 100% Fees

Filing under another ERO or franchise can cost you 30–50% of your revenue. We guide you through getting your EFIN and setting up your own company.

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Fee-Split Calculator

See how much revenue you keep with your own EFIN.

Revenue Simulator

Calculate Your Revenue Increase

Drag the sliders below to match your office metrics and see the cost of splitting fees.

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10250500+
$450
$150$475$800
30%
10%35%60%
Total Annual Revenue
$54,000
Split Model Income$37,800(70% kept)
Independent ERO Income$52,501(Flat software rate)
Estimated Revenue Increase
+$14,701

By purchasing professional software for a flat fee of $1,499 and keeping 100% of preparation fees, you stop splitting fees and increase profits.

IRS setup support included in ERO program

Why Transition to Your Own EFIN?

Keep 100% of Revenue

Keep every dollar your office generates. No split models or franchise royalty fees.

Full Brand Authority

Market under your own name. The client relationships and brand value belong to you.

Control Your Pricing

Set your own fee schedule, discounts, and service offerings — no franchise limits.

Direct Bank Approvals

Client filing fees go from the refund bank straight into your corporate account.

How to Become an ERO: Step-by-Step

The IRS process takes 4 to 8 weeks and trips people up. We remove the guesswork.

01

Business Structure

Incorporate your business correctly (LLC or S-Corp) and set up baseline entity compliance.

02

Compliance

Bring your security, document storage, and encrypted communications up to IRS Publication 4557 standards.

03

EFIN Approval

Submit your IRS e-Services EFIN application with ID.me verification and fingerprinting coordination.

04

Software Setup

While your application processes, we configure your software, set up users, and enroll bank products — so you can file the moment you're approved.

05

Office Setup

Set up CRM, software, and a seasonal growth plan for your independent office.

EFIN Approved — You're an Independent ERO

FAQs

An EFIN (Electronic Identification Number) is an IRS-issued number that allows you to file taxes directly on behalf of clients under your own business — keeping 100% of your fees.
Typically 4 to 8 weeks. We recommend applying before October so you're approved and ready well before tax season.
The IRS does not charge a fee for an EFIN. Fingerprinting and background processing through an authorized provider typically costs $50 to $100.
No. You can run your tax business from home or virtually. You just need to meet IRS security requirements (Publication 4557) — secure document storage, password policies, and encrypted communication. We give you the full blueprint.

Ready to stop splitting fees?

Book an ERO consultation. We'll check your prerequisites and map a timeline to get you approved before next tax season.

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