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Industry Statistics
Big Business
Tax Prep Is Big Business
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Tax preparation isn't a fad. Demand returns every January, year after year.
Curious about owning a piece of it? Send us a message.
#TaxBusiness #TaxIndustry #Entrepreneur #TaxPreparer
Curious about owning a piece of it? Send us a message.
#TaxBusiness #TaxIndustry #Entrepreneur #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
145M Returns
145 Million Returns Filed
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About 145 million individual returns were received by the IRS by early May of the 2026 filing season (IRS filing season statistics). That's recurring demand few industries can match.
Want in? Let's talk.
#TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #IRS #TaxPreparer
Want in? Let's talk.
#TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #IRS #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
75M By Pros
Over Half Use a Tax Pro
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DIY software was supposed to replace tax pros. It didn't. In the 2026 season, tax professionals e-filed about 75 million returns, more than half of all e-filed returns (IRS).
Ready to be one of them? Send us a message.
#TaxPreparer #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #TaxCareer
Ready to be one of them? Send us a message.
#TaxPreparer #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #TaxCareer
Industry Statistics
Fees Vary
What Tax Prep Costs
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What do professional preparers charge? It depends on complexity and your market, and business returns usually cost more.
Want help building a pricing plan for your office? Ask us.
#TaxBusiness #Pricing #TaxPreparer #Entrepreneur
Want help building a pricing plan for your office? Ask us.
#TaxBusiness #Pricing #TaxPreparer #Entrepreneur
Industry Statistics
$3,276 Average
Average Refund: $3,276
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The average refund in the 2026 filing season was about $3,276 (IRS, week ending May 8). For many families it's the biggest check of the year, and they want it done right.
Want to help your community? Let's talk.
#TaxRefund #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Want to help your community? Let's talk.
#TaxRefund #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
97% E-Filed
97% of Returns E-Filed
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About 141 million of the 145 million returns received in the 2026 season were e-filed (IRS). Tax prep is a software business now.
Ask us about the software our offices use.
#EFile #TaxSoftware #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness
Ask us about the software our offices use.
#EFile #TaxSoftware #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness
Industry Statistics
1 in 5 Miss EITC
1 in 5 Miss the EITC
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The IRS estimates about 19% of eligible taxpayers didn't claim the EITC in tax year 2022. Professional preparers help families claim what they're owed.
Want to make that kind of difference? Send us a message.
#EITC #TaxCredits #TaxPreparer #Community
Want to make that kind of difference? Send us a message.
#EITC #TaxCredits #TaxPreparer #Community
Industry Statistics
Growing Demand
Tax Law Keeps Changing
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Every year brings new rules, credits and forms. That keeps taxpayers looking for professionals they can trust.
Thinking about a tax career? Let's talk.
#TaxLaw #TaxPreparer #TaxCareer #TaxBusiness
Thinking about a tax career? Let's talk.
#TaxLaw #TaxPreparer #TaxCareer #TaxBusiness
Industry Statistics
New Businesses
New Businesses Need Help
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Every new business owner has tax questions, from entity choice to estimated payments. That's year-round opportunity for tax pros.
Want to serve business clients? Ask us.
#SmallBusiness #TaxBusiness #Entrepreneur #TaxPreparer
Want to serve business clients? Ask us.
#SmallBusiness #TaxBusiness #Entrepreneur #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
Gig Workers
The 1099 Workforce
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Drivers, freelancers and side hustlers all have self-employment tax questions. Many of them want a pro to help.
Ready to serve the 1099 workforce? Let's talk.
#GigEconomy #1099 #SelfEmployed #TaxBusiness
Ready to serve the 1099 workforce? Let's talk.
#GigEconomy #1099 #SelfEmployed #TaxBusiness
Industry Statistics
Refund Products
Clients Want Options
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Many clients choose a tax office because it offers refund products. Having options can help bring clients through your door.
Ask us how bank products work in our network.
#BankProducts #TaxBusiness #RefundAdvance #TaxPreparer
Ask us how bank products work in our network.
#BankProducts #TaxBusiness #RefundAdvance #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
Under 1%
Audit Rates Are Low
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Individual audit rates have been well under 1% in recent years (IRS Data Book). Still, accuracy and peace of mind are why many people choose a pro.
Want to be that pro? Let's talk.
#IRSAudit #TaxFacts #TaxPreparer #PeaceOfMind
Want to be that pro? Let's talk.
#IRSAudit #TaxFacts #TaxPreparer #PeaceOfMind
Industry Statistics
Last-Minute Filers
The Late-Season Rush
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Every season brings a last-minute rush. Offices with capacity and extended hours are ready for it.
Want help planning your season? Ask us.
#TaxDeadline #TaxSeason #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Want help planning your season? Ask us.
#TaxDeadline #TaxSeason #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
Extension Season
The Season After the Season
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Millions of taxpayers file extensions every year, which keeps work coming through October 15.
Want a business with more than one busy season? Let's talk.
#Extension #October15 #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Want a business with more than one busy season? Let's talk.
#Extension #October15 #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
Loyal Clients
Tax Clients Come Back
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When clients find a preparer they trust, many come back year after year. That's what makes a tax office a real business.
Ready to build yours? Send us a message.
#ClientLoyalty #TaxBusiness #RecurringRevenue #TaxPreparer
Ready to build yours? Send us a message.
#ClientLoyalty #TaxBusiness #RecurringRevenue #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
Bookkeeping Help
Owners Need Bookkeeping
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Many small business owners would rather not do their own bookkeeping. That can mean year-round work for your office.
Ask us how to grow beyond tax season.
#Bookkeeping #SmallBusiness #TaxBusiness #YearRoundIncome
Ask us how to grow beyond tax season.
#Bookkeeping #SmallBusiness #TaxBusiness #YearRoundIncome
Industry Statistics
Hablamos Español
Serve Spanish Speakers
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Many taxpayers prefer service in Spanish. Bilingual tax offices can serve an important part of their community.
Hablas español? Let's talk about opening your office.
#HablamosEspanol #TaxBusiness #Community #TaxPreparer
Hablas español? Let's talk about opening your office.
#HablamosEspanol #TaxBusiness #Community #TaxPreparer
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Remote Work
Remote Work, State Taxes
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Remote and hybrid work has created plenty of multi-state tax questions. Many people turn to professionals for answers.
Want to be the one they call? Send us a message.
#RemoteWork #StateTaxes #TaxPreparer #TaxBusiness
Want to be the one they call? Send us a message.
#RemoteWork #StateTaxes #TaxPreparer #TaxBusiness
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ID Theft
Protect Client Data
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Tax-related identity theft is a real risk. Secure systems and good data practices protect your clients and your business.
Ask us about security requirements for tax offices.
#IdentityTheft #DataSecurity #TaxPreparer #TaxBusiness
Ask us about security requirements for tax offices.
#IdentityTheft #DataSecurity #TaxPreparer #TaxBusiness
Industry Statistics
People Search
Clients Search for Options
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Every January, people search online for tax help and refund options near them. Is your office easy to find?
Ask us about marketing support.
#LocalSEO #TaxBusiness #Marketing #TaxSeason
Ask us about marketing support.
#LocalSEO #TaxBusiness #Marketing #TaxSeason
Industry Statistics
Complex Code
The Tax Code Is Complex
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Most people will never read the tax code, and they don't want to. That's why they look for professionals.
Ready to be one? Let's talk.
#TaxCode #TaxPreparer #TaxCareer #TaxBusiness
Ready to be one? Let's talk.
#TaxCode #TaxPreparer #TaxCareer #TaxBusiness
Industry Statistics
Startup Costs
Lower Startup Costs
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Compared with many franchise businesses, a tax office can start with modest costs. We'll give you a clear breakdown before you decide.
Send us a message to learn more.
#StartupCosts #TaxBusiness #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness
Send us a message to learn more.
#StartupCosts #TaxBusiness #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness
Industry Statistics
Busy Season
A Concentrated Season
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Much of a tax office's revenue comes in a few busy months. The rest of the year is for planning, marketing and growth.
Curious how offices plan their year? Ask us.
#TaxSeason #TaxBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #Entrepreneur
Curious how offices plan their year? Ask us.
#TaxSeason #TaxBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #Entrepreneur
Industry Statistics
Word of Mouth
Referrals Build Offices
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Many tax clients find their preparer through friends and family. That makes great service your best marketing.
Want to build a referral-powered office? Let's talk.
#Referrals #WordOfMouth #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Want to build a referral-powered office? Let's talk.
#Referrals #WordOfMouth #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Industry Statistics
Your Stat Here
[Insert Verified Statistic]
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[Insert a verified statistic with its source.] Here's why it matters: [add one sentence of context].
Questions? Send us a message.
#TaxFacts #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
Questions? Send us a message.
#TaxFacts #TaxIndustry #TaxBusiness #TaxPreparer
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