TACF Compliance Team
The same internal compliance review workflow that protects the Authentic Tax team is now available to EROs and service bureaus outside our network. Every file reviewed. Every return defensible.
TACF Starter members receive compliance review as part of their mentorship program — these rates apply to external tax offices only.
"A defensible file is not an accident. It is a process."
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How It Works
Every file goes through the same process every time. File in · verdict out. No shortcuts, no assumptions.
Return completed in your tax software
File submitted to the TACF compliance queue
TACF team applies due diligence framework against federal standards
File approved — ready to transmit
Specific corrections noted — resubmit when resolved
Every File. Every Time.
Every file receives the same complete review regardless of which pricing tier you are on.
$20 does not mean a quick scan. It means a complete review with documented findings, a scored verdict, and specific notes your preparer can act on immediately.
Every file receives a TACF accuracy rating — a scored assessment of the return's overall accuracy, completeness, and IRS exposure level. Documented, not a judgment call.
A clear determination — approved for transmission or returned with specific corrections required. No ambiguity. You know exactly where the file stands.
Reviewed against Treas. Reg. §1.6695-2(b)(1) — the federal standard the IRS uses when auditing preparers. Not internal opinion. Federal regulation.
If anything is flagged you receive specific notes — exactly what needs to be corrected, which line items are at risk, and what documentation is missing.
For files carrying elevated exposure, your review includes notes on likely IRS inquiry points and recommended responses — so your preparer is never caught off guard.
High-Risk FilesStandard turnaround during active filing season. Retainer clients receive priority queue access — your files move to the front.
Compliance Pricing
Start with a single file. Move to a retainer when your volume makes it worth it. Every tier includes the same complete review — the difference is capacity, priority, and depth of support.
Send a file, see the process, decide from there.
For EROs with consistent volume who want priority access and monthly reporting.
Saves vs per-file at full volume
Set Up Core RetainerFor offices filing at serious volume with a team of preparers to oversee.
Saves significantly vs per-file at full volume
Set Up Enhanced RetainerOne number. No surprises. Built for bureaus who know their season volume.
If your office has unique volume patterns, multiple preparers across locations, or needs a compliance structure customized to your operation — book a call and we will build the right plan around your specific situation.
Compliance Team Training
The TACF Compliance Team standard was built by Our founder, Dava Kemp — 25 years of tax industry experience, IRS authorized, AFSP certified. Now that training is available for your office.
Whether you are building your own internal compliance review process, training preparers on due diligence documentation, or establishing standards before your team scales — we teach you the same framework we run every single day.
Available to tax offices outside the TACF network who want to build their own internal compliance culture. TACF team members receive compliance training as part of their mentorship program.
The same standards our internal team is trained on — now available to any tax office ready to build a real compliance culture.
Who This Is For
You are managing a team of preparers filing at serious volume. You cannot personally review every return — but you are still the one holding the responsibility. The TACF Compliance Team becomes your quality control layer before anything transmits.
You file a strong volume of returns each season. You know your exposure. You want a documented review process that holds up if the IRS shows up — without adding a full-time compliance person to your payroll.
You are building your practice and want to establish compliance habits from the start. Getting your files reviewed early protects you, protects your clients, and builds the kind of operation that can scale without liability chasing it.
The easiest way to start is a single $20 file review. See the process, see the standard, and decide if a retainer is right for your volume.
Compliance Service Disclaimer: The TACF Compliance Team provides pre-transmission file review services based on Treas. Reg. §1.6695-2(b)(1) and IRS due diligence standards. We are not the IRS, do not represent the IRS, and our review does not guarantee a return will not be audited or that no penalties will be assessed. A passing review reflects our team's professional judgment that the file meets documented federal standards at the time of review based on the materials submitted. Final responsibility for the accuracy of every return and the integrity of every file remains with the preparer, ERO, and service bureau. © 2026 The Authentic Consulting Firm. All rights reserved.
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