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Scale Your Tax Business
With Prestige.

What's your effect?

Professional tax software for PTIN preparers and EFIN owners. Unlimited returns, year-round mentorship, and premium bank product integration.

Authorized Bank Partners

Refund Advantage
Santa Barbara TPG
Republic Bank
Refundo
Unlimited 1040 Returns

Software options

Three platforms. One standard.

Most Popular

1040-SR

Powered by TaxSlayer — full-service 1040 preparation for growing practices, desktop install or in the browser.

  • ✓Unlimited returns & e-file
  • ✓TaxSlayer-powered platform
  • ✓Desktop and web editions
  • ✓Multi-state forms library
Drake Professional

1040-DR

Powered by Drake Professional Tax Software — desktop power with remote signature and intake for preparers working across markets.

  • ✓Unlimited returns & e-file
  • ✓Drake-powered platform
  • ✓Remote signature & client portal
  • ✓Republic & TPG enabled
Enterprise

1040-TW

Powered by TaxWise — run your tax office on desktop or entirely in the cloud, any device, real-time team access.

  • ✓Unlimited returns & e-file
  • ✓TaxWise-powered platform
  • ✓Desktop and web editions
  • ✓Browser based, no install
Cloud Native

1040-OL

Powered by OLT Pro — browser-based 1040 preparation built for speed, with bank product integration and multi-user access.

  • ✓Unlimited returns & e-file
  • ✓OLT Pro-powered platform
  • ✓Fully cloud based, no install
  • ✓Refund Advantage & TPG enabled
Crosslink

1040-CL

Powered by Crosslink 1040 — desktop and cloud tax software with a deep form library and advanced bank product support.

  • ✓Unlimited returns & e-file
  • ✓Crosslink-powered platform
  • ✓Desktop and cloud editions
  • ✓Refundo & Republic enabled

Packages

Choose your effect

1The PTIN Effect

Preparer Start

Per season · PTIN holders

Starting

$199

  • 1040-SR (TaxSlayer) desktop or web
  • Unlimited returns & e-file
  • Refund Advantage or TPG setup
  • 70/30 preparer fee split
  • Onboarding + software training
  • Email & chat support
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Popular

Preparer Pro

Per season · Most chosen

Starting

$399

  • 1040-SR (TaxSlayer) desktop + web
  • Unlimited returns & e-file
  • 80/20 preparer fee split
  • Refund Advantage + TPG bank products
  • Weekly live training calls
  • Year-round mentorship
  • Marketing kit & client intake forms
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2The EFIN Effect

Office Owner

Per season · EFIN required

Starting

$599

  • Choose: TaxSlayer, TaxWise, Drake, OLT Pro, or Crosslink
  • Unlimited returns & e-file
  • Unlimited users
  • All bank products + fee splits
  • Back-office reporting dashboard
  • Year-round mentorship
  • EFIN application assistance
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3The Service Bureau Effect

Popular

Service Bureau

Per season · Build your network

TaxSlayer$2,499
TaxWise$3,499
Drake$4,499
OLT Pro$2,999
Crosslink$3,799
  • Unlimited returns & e-file
  • Unlimited sub-offices & seats
  • Set your own preparer pricing
  • Override on every funded return
  • Dedicated bank product liaison
  • Private mentorship & recruiting playbook
  • Priority season support line
  • Tech support
  • Co-branding & logo assistance
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Bank products

Get your clients funded

Refund Advantage

Taxpayer advances, fee collection, and preparer fee advances.

Santa Barbara TPG

Fast Cash Advance, Pre-Season Advance, and refund transfers.

Republic Bank

Available on 1040-TW and 1040-DR with easy advance approvals.

Refundo

Refund transfers and preparer fee deductions across desktop and web software.

Republic Bank is available on the 1040-TW and 1040-DR platforms. Bank product approval is subject to each bank's underwriting.

Training & mentorship

Year-round, not just January

Every package includes access to our training library and live coaching. Off-season we build your skills and your book of business; in season we keep you funded and compliant.

  • Live weekly classes from May through April
  • Software walkthroughs and due-diligence training
  • One-on-one mentor assigned to every preparer
  • Season-long support line and group chat
  • Marketing, pricing, and client retention coaching
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Enrollment

Start your season

Tell us where you are — PTIN preparer or EFIN owner — and we'll match you to the right package and get your software and bank apps submitted.

1

PTIN Preparers

Low-cost entry for individual preparers working under shared EFINs.

2

EFIN Owners

Tailored packages for multi-office owners and bureau setups.

Enrollment Lead Form