Tax Office SOP Bundle — Standard Operating Procedures for Tax Professionals
Running a tax office without documented systems and procedures is how mistakes happen — missed signatures, skipped identity verification, no clear process for reviewing returns before they go out. One disorganized season is all it takes to lose a client, catch an IRS penalty, or burn out yourself (and staff) trying to figure things out as you go.
The Tax Office SOP Bundle gives you a complete set of standard operating procedures written specifically for Tax IQ Software and now shared with others. From client intake to return approval, you'll have a clear, repeatable system your entire team can follow, so nothing falls through the cracks, every client gets the same professional experience, and your office runs like a well oiled machine..
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What's included (6 SOPs):
- SOP 1 — Missing Documents — Step-by-step procedure, phone script, text/email template, and critical HOLD triggers to ensure no return is prepared with incomplete information
- SOP 2 — New Client Onboarding — Pre-appointment checklist, during-appointment step-by-step guide, welcome email template, and post-appointment checklist for a consistent, professional first impression every time
- SOP 3 — Balance Due — The golden rule for delivering bad news, balance due call script, IRS payment options reference table (pay in full, payment plan, Offer in Compromise, W-4 adjustment), and follow-up documentation guide
- SOP 4 — Rejected Return — Step-by-step rejection resolution procedure, most common rejection codes and fixes (IND-031-04, IND-517-01, R0000-902-01, and more), and client call script for rejected returns
- SOP 5 — Refund Status — IRS refund timeline reference by filing method, refund status phone script, when to escalate to IRS contact, and PATH Act EIC/ACTC hold guidance
- SOP 6 — Due Diligence (IRC §6695(g)) — Complete Form 8867 compliance procedure, required due diligence questions for EIC, CTC/ACTC, AOTC, and Head of Household, knowledge standard red flags, and penalty warning ($635 per credit per return in 2026)
Perfect for: tax preparers, tax office managers, tax office staff training, due diligence compliance, Form 8867, client communication scripts, rejected return procedures, balance due counseling, refund status management, tax practice systems, solo tax practitioners, growing tax offices, tax season operations.
File format: Editable .docx (Microsoft Word) Edition: 2026 Compatibility: Microsoft Word 2016 and later, Google Docs Provider: Tax IQ Academy | taxiqacademy.com | IRS-Approved CE Provider
