Prep Paid - the easiest way to collect your fees1
A simple and convenient way to get paid
Your fees are collected from your client's refund
No monthly fee, sign up cost or product minimums
No need to bill taxpayers and wait for payment
No cost to taxpayer. $15 cost paid by preparer
Taxpayer receives their refund by direct deposit
Service more clients
Adding another payment method opens the doors to service additional client segments and makes collections simple for you.
No cost to clients
Your tax preparation fees are deducted from the client's refund and the $15 Prep Paid fee is paid from the fees collected on your behalf.
Reduce your collection efforts
Simplify your collection efforts by ensuring your fees are paid when clients have a refund.
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Contact your software provider to enroll in the Prep Paid program
1 Please check with your software provider for program and product availability. Prep Paid is a product provided by Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC.