Things You Need to Know
Questions you should be asking when starting a tax business.
Compare our responses with other companies you are talking to...
What is the total cost on all Bank Products?
A Bank product is where you have your tax preparation fees deducted from the return. Always ask what the Bank Fee, Technology Fee, Transmission Fee, and if any Service Bureau fees on all bank products. Our bank product cost with all fees combined above is around only $50. Some charge over $90!
How do you help my business?
A lot of our competitors only tell you what you need to do and rarily offer their actual assistance. With our professional package not only do you get business cards, and advertising, but provide a website as well. Even with our Basic Starter package we provide additional assistance with growing your business.
What Promotions can I offer? Are there fees with these promotions?
Hidden fees! Always watch for hidden fees with extra features being offered such as free android tablets, cash advances, and more. We can show you how to offer these and avoid hidden fees.
What is my cost after 1st year? Are my costs lowered at all?
We provide you the ability to receive the package with no upfront cost and potentially lowered costs per return after your first year. Always make sure to plan for future.
Do you set my preparation fees or set any fee requirements for my returns?
With Sure-Fire you set your own fee structure. You own this business you should make those type of decisions. Don't let anyone else put a hard requirement on what you have to charge.
Do you double check my work? If you do, is there a cost?
If this is your first year doing taxes you want to make sure you are covered. Some companies charge a lot for double checking your work. We offer weekly audits for all our customers.
Bank Products
For your business to succeed, you must have all the tools the major tax offices offer. Bank products is where you have your tax preparation fees deduction from their refund. This allows you to get paid when they can't pay you in cash for your services. Bank products offer other additional benefits as well.
Cash Advances
These allow you to offer your clients money within 24/48 hours after their refund has been submitted. This allows them to get money in their hands way faster than the normal 21 day period with the IRS.
Funding Options
Offer multiple ways for your clients to receive their tax refund. You can print a check in your office, offer direct deposit, provide a prepaid card, or allow them to pick their refund up from Walmart.
Support Hotline
Once you do a return as a bank product, your customers can now look directly on the bank website to track their refund. They can find out when its available to be printed, has been deposited, or ready for pick up.