You can always update this later — we recommend entering your current bank account info now rather than waiting to set up a dedicated Business Account for your Service Bureau. The sooner you complete this step, the sooner we can start building your Branded Software.
We'll use this where needed to setup your online banking portals.
Submitted along with your enrollment application to our Banking Partners.
What is an ISP EFIN and why do I need it?
An ISP EFIN is an "Intermediate Service Provider" EFIN which is new standard for Service Bureaus and Software Providers. This EFIN will be exclusively used for your Service Bureau and cannot be used to electronically file returns.
This EFIN must ONLY have the Intermediate Service Provider Designation on the EFIN Application.
Please watch the video below and follow along to submit your application to obtain an ISP EFIN.
Login to your E-Services Portal to start the application process.
Please follow the instructions on this page to acquire your ISP EFIN for your Service Bureau: https://mytaxsoftwaretraining.com/isp-efin-application/
Steps to follow:
Login to your E-Services Portal.
Submit an ISP EFIN Application.
Once submitted and ISP EFIN has been issued, complete the next steps
Hit "Next" and Continue Filling Out The Form
If you have existing EFINs you'd like for us to bring over, enter them in the field below.
Yes, I have read this and understand that I will NOT name my Service Bureau after my current Tax Business as it's a completely separate entity. I promise to read the next steps CAREFULLY once they're unlocked.
Provide us the name of your Service Bureau / Software below.Keep in mind: This is the name of your Tax Software that you will be providing to your Tax Professionals who enroll under your Service Bureau.Consider responding to the question "What software do you use?". Your response would be whatever you type below as your Software Name. Words you should NOT include in your Software Name:- Service Bureau- Tax Preparation- And Associates- LLC- Enterprise- Services (Financial Services, Accounting Services, Tax Services)
Submit 3 desired URL Prefix options below, as if your initial selection is taken, we will try the others. The underline is where your prefix options would be placed.
https://___________.cloudtaxoffice.com
This will be the link you share with your Tax Office clients, so please keep the following in mind when choosing your URL prefix:
• Keep it short and easy to remember
• Avoid including “Service Bureau” in the name
• Do not use special characters (for example: . @ $ & * + _)
• Do not include https or www
Please ensure the URL prefix options you submit align with the software name listed above.
Note: The logo you upload should be for your NEW SOFTWARE BRAND, not the brand of your current business as these are two separate things.
If you have a logo for this new brand please upload the .AI file and/or the .PNG file format in the field below:
If you don't have the logo yet, you can submit the form for now. and you can provide the logo later. Note that the Service Bureau build cannot begin until the logo has been provided
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