FFS Taxes  ·  2027 Filing Season
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Now accepting · Tax year 2026 · Filing Jan 2027

Build your seasonwith FFS.

For tax preparers with a PTIN and office owners with an EFIN. Professional software, compliance review on every return, and training through the FFS Tax Academy.

I'm a preparer (PTIN)I own an office (EFIN)

Takes about 2 minutes · Serious applicants only

PTIN holders

Prepare returns on the FFS team

File under FFS with our software, compliance review, and Academy training. Earn on every return you prepare.

Apply as a preparer →

EFIN holders

Partner your office with FFS

Keep your EFIN and your clients. Talk with us about software, bank products, compliance support, and training for your team.

Apply as an office →

Software & Setup

Professional tax software and help with your IRS registration so you're ready when filing opens.

Compliance on Every Return

Every return is reviewed before it's transmitted, with due diligence forms and checklists built in.

FFS Tax Academy

Season training and certification, plus support from a team that files nationwide.

What happens after you apply

Each step unlocks the next. Nobody gets software access before onboarding and verification are done.

Preparers (PTIN)

  1. 01

    Application review

    We review and reach out by text and email.

  2. 02

    Tier verification

    Your compensation tier is set from verified prior-season production, never self-reported alone.

  3. 03

    Agreement

    You sign your preparer agreement in the FFS Tax Academy.

  4. 04

    Training

    Complete FFS Tax Academy training and certification.

  5. 05

    PTIN verification

    We confirm your PTIN is valid for 2027. If it isn't renewed yet, we'll walk you through it.

  6. 06

    Software activated

    Credentials issued. You're live when filing opens in January 2027.

Offices (EFIN)

  1. 01

    Application review

    We review your office details and reach out to set up a call.

  2. 02

    Discovery call

    We talk through your office, your preparers, and what you need from FFS.

  3. 03

    EFIN verification

    We confirm your EFIN is active and in good standing before anything is set up.

  4. 04

    Written agreement

    Terms for your office are set out in a written agreement before you start.

  5. 05

    Setup & training

    Software, compliance workflow, and Academy access for you and your team.

2027 Season Application

FFS Taxes · Preparers & Offices

Tax year 2026
Serious applicants only

Returns for tax year 2026 are filed in 2027, so every preparer needs a PTIN valid for 2027. Renewing or applying is done online at IRS.gov and takes about 15 minutes. No PTIN yet is fine; we'll walk you through it.

Before you submit
  • You work as an independent contractor and set your own hours.
  • 2027 enrollment fee: $99.
  • Before you can file: signed agreement, Academy training, and a 2027 PTIN. We expect at least 10 returns this season.
  • Full terms are in the preparer agreement you sign at onboarding.
Before you submit
  • Nothing is set up until your EFIN is verified and a written agreement is signed.
  • EFIN holder fees aren't set yet. Any fee will be in your agreement.

Your information is used for this application only.

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