Which pathway is right for me?+
If you don't yet have your PTIN, or you have your PTIN but haven't filed under your own EFIN as an ERO — the Tax Pro Growth Pathway is your starting point. If you already have your ERO / EFIN and you're preparing returns under your own authorization but need the infrastructure to scale into a real firm, the ERO Growth Pathway is built for you.
How does the 60/40 split work on the Tax Pro pathway?+
On the Tax Pro Growth Pathway, you file returns under Preserve's professional infrastructure. For every return you complete and file, you keep 60% of the preparation fee and Preserve retains 40% — which covers the software, brand, training, and support system you're operating under. There's no cap on how many returns you can file.
What's included in the ERO pathway?+
The ERO Growth Pathway includes EFIN assistance if you don't already have one, full master taxation training for you and every member of your team, your choice of professional tax software through Preserve, software training for your whole operation, marketing assistance, mentorship, and year-round support. You operate under your own firm and keep 100% of every fee your business collects — no revenue share to Preserve.
Does my whole team get trained under the ERO pathway?+
Yes. The ERO Growth Pathway is designed for firm owners — which means everyone on your team gets access to the master taxation training and software training. Your enrollment covers your team's development, not just yours.
What if I don't have my EFIN yet?+
The ERO Growth Pathway includes EFIN assistance. If you're an aspiring ERO who hasn't been through IRS authorization yet, we guide you through the setup as part of the enrollment. You'll come out the other side with your EFIN and the training to run your firm properly.
Can I upgrade from Tax Pro to ERO later?+
Yes. The Tax Pro pathway is designed to be the on-ramp. Once you have real seasons of experience and you're ready to operate under your own ERO / EFIN, the ERO Growth Pathway is the natural next step. Existing Tax Pro members receive priority access to ERO enrollment.
Do I need tax experience to enroll in the Tax Pro pathway?+
No prior experience is required for the Tax Pro Growth Pathway. What's required is a commitment to training, practice, and following the workflow laid out for you. The pathway is built specifically for people entering the industry.
Is this fully remote?+
Yes. Both pathways are fully remote. Training, mentorship, community, and client work can all be conducted from anywhere with a computer, reliable internet, and the required systems in place.
When can I start?+
Enrollment is open now. Once you complete enrollment, onboarding begins immediately and you're plugged into the next available training cohort.