Annual Demand
Tax filing is a recurring need. Every season brings another opportunity to serve returning clients and new referrals.
Empire Tax Specialist Presents
1040Preparatory
Professional Development for Aspiring Tax Professionals
Tax season comes every year. This year, get paid from it.
You already know people who file taxes. 1040 Preparatory helps selected beginners learn the process, attract clients and prepare for a commission based seasonal opportunity with Empire Tax Specialist.
Accepted Candidate Enrollment
$197
One Time Enrollment
Outside education and credentialing costs are separate.
No Previous Experience Required
Live Training
Flexible Remote Opportunity
PREPARE • LEARN • EXECUTE • ELEVATE • 1040 PREPARATORY • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ASPIRING TAX PROFESSIONALS •
PREPARE • LEARN • EXECUTE • ELEVATE • 1040 PREPARATORY • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ASPIRING TAX PROFESSIONALS •
More Than Another Side Job
Turn tax season into your season.
A skill people need every year can become an opportunity you build around the life you already have.
Start with people who already know and trust you, learn through live guidance and build experience without walking away from your current job or family responsibilities.
A Network You Already Know
Friends, relatives, coworkers, parents and local business owners may become the beginning of your client base.
Flexible Seasonal Work
Build around your existing schedule while developing a professional, commission based income skill.
Room to Advance
Consistency, accuracy and client growth can create eligibility for higher commissions and greater responsibility.
You are not paying for another course to watch alone.
You are preparing to use what you learn with an established tax company and a structured path toward our seasonal opportunity.
From the Founder
Your beginning does not have to look perfect. It needs direction.
I am not looking for people who already know everything. I am looking for people who are coachable, professional and ready to execute.
Victoria brings more than 12 years of financial industry experience and more than a decade leading Empire Tax Specialist. She is building a prepared, supported team that can learn, serve and grow through real experience.
Victoria E.
Founder, Empire Tax Specialist
The Accepted Candidate Experience
The tools to learn it. The resources to promote it. The guidance to begin.
Selected candidates receive practical preparation for our seasonal opportunity. The full internal process and company terms are shared with accepted applicants.
Self Paced Online Course
Work through foundational lessons online at your own pace, then use the live training sessions to strengthen your understanding and ask questions.
Live Software Training
Guided instruction for navigating the professional preparation platform and company workflow.
Return Ready Practice
Foundational instruction and guided practice for standard individual tax return scenarios.
Client Attraction Flyers
Digital marketing materials designed to help you introduce your seasonal tax services.
Client Recruiting Scripts
Conversation and follow up language to help you prospect professionally.
Preparer Playbook
A practical guide to the company process, expectations and client experience.
Live Guidance
Instruction, question and answer sessions, and support as you prepare.
Your Growth Track
Strong performance can unlock more.
Consistent performance can create eligibility for increased commissions and greater responsibility. Exact advancement terms are provided to accepted candidates.
Illustrative Starting Commission
Your clients. Your effort. Your earning potential.
See how commission based income could add up using the 50% starting split for an inexperienced preparer and an illustrative $500 preparation fee.
10 x $500 x 50%
20 x $500 x 50%
30 x $500 x 50%
50 x $500 x 50%
Illustrative gross commission calculations only. These examples are not promises or guarantees of earnings. They assume a $500 preparation fee and a 50% starting preparer commission. Actual preparation fees, accepted and funded returns, client volume, eligibility, expenses, withholding and results vary. Preparers are responsible for attracting and serving clients. Complete compensation terms are provided before enrollment.
Your Next Move
Application first. Enrollment second.
Requesting the application does not require payment. Review the complete opportunity and terms before deciding whether to enroll.
Request the Application
Share your name, contact information and state of residence to begin.
Complete Candidate Review
Potentially aligned applicants receive the complete application for review.
Receive Your Decision
Selected candidates receive written terms, payment instructions and their enrollment deadline.
Before You Apply
A few important details.
Do I need previous tax experience?
No. Beginners may apply. Selection is based on overall fit, coachability, professionalism, availability and willingness to complete applicable requirements.
What does the $197 cover?
It covers the Empire Tax Specialist professional development and onboarding experience described above. Accepted candidates receive complete written terms before paying.
Is California CTEC education included?
No. California qualifying education, PTIN, bond, CTEC registration and applicable costs are separate. Accepted candidates receive guidance on their next steps.
Do you consider applicants outside California?
Yes. Qualified applicants from all states are welcome and encouraged to apply. Education, registration and credentialing requirements vary by state, and additional requirements may apply based on where you live or prepare tax returns.
Does applying guarantee acceptance, clients or earnings?
No. Applying does not guarantee selection, clients, income or advancement. Results depend on eligibility, completed and funded returns, client volume and personal effort.
Empire Tax Specialist Presents
Request your 1040 Preparatory application.
Start with the contact sheet. If the opportunity appears aligned, you will receive the complete candidate application and next steps by email.
