Ross Tax Pro

ROSS TAX PRO

254-Tax Consultants

Andreaa Chan'nel, MPA

EFIN 748335 · P03215544

ROSS TAX PRO SOFTWARE · 254-Tax Consultants · EFIN 748335

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SANTA BARBARA TAX PRODUCTS GROUP · ERO DOCUMENT LIBRARY

Complete library of TPG forms, agreements, consents, and state disclosures required for offering Refund Transfer and Refund Advance products. All documents must be executed prior to product enrollment.

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ERO Scope Notice

As an Electronic Return Originator (ERO), Ross Tax & Bookkeeping / 254-Tax Consultants (EFIN 748335) prepares and transmits returns only. TPG bank products are offered through Santa Barbara Tax Products Group. The ERO does not control IRS master file entries or refund disbursement timing. All refund status inquiries should be directed to the internal Refund Tracker or SBTPG portal.

Total Documents
37
Required Forms
9
7216 Consents
2
State Disclosures
18
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Check Documents
Good Funds AgreementCheck Cashing

Present this form to local banks and/or check cashing businesses to develop a relationship and verify the validity of cashier's checks issued by your office.

ERO Documents
User ManualREQUIREDRequired Reading

Includes information needed to provide tax refund-related products to taxpayers. Bank and TPG guidelines and procedures are included.

Financial Services Agreement (FSA)REQUIREDContract

The contract between you, the bank and TPG. Must be executed before offering any refund transfer products.

ERO ChecklistREQUIREDRequired Reading

Required reading which provides a quick checklist of the steps involved in offering tax-related products.

Compliance MemoREQUIREDCompliance

Required reading which outlines what is needed to successfully pass an audit.

Best Practices GuideBest Practices

Outlines basic dos and don'ts of the program. Covers client communication, fee disclosure, and consent requirements.

Program Information — Product Start & End DatesProgram Info

Lists when TPG products are available for the current tax season. Includes RT, RAL, and advance product windows.

Taxpayer Forms
Taxpayer Name Correction Request FormName Change

Used by taxpayers to request a name change or correction on file with TPG.

Return Refund to IRS or State RequestRefund Return

Request a taxpayer's refund be returned to the IRS and/or state. Use when a taxpayer wishes to cancel the RT product.

Check Reissue RequestCheck Reissue

Used to reissue a taxpayer's check that you have in your possession that has been verified, damaged, expired or the amount is too large to cash.

Check Print Reversal RequestCheck Reversal

Cancel the check print authorization sent to you and have a new check printed by the bank.

Taxpayer Indemnity BondLost Check

Request replacement check for taxpayer if check was lost or stolen. Requires notarization in most states.

Taxpayer Address Change FormAddress Update

Update a taxpayer's address on file with TPG. Required before any check reissue or replacement.

7216 Consents
7216 Consent to DiscloseREQUIREDIRC § 7216

Taxpayer authorization to disclose tax return information to TPG and associated banks. Required before RT product enrollment.

7216 Consent to UseREQUIREDIRC § 7216

Taxpayer authorization which gives TPG and associated banks the rights to use tax return information for commercial purposes.

Fee Disclosures
RT Fee Disclosure — CAFREQUIREDRT Required

Single page itemized fee disclosure form required for all Refund Transfers. CAF (Check Authorization Form) version.

RT Fee Disclosure — FFREQUIREDRT Required

Single page itemized fee disclosure form required for all Refund Transfers. Fee Funding version.

RT Agreements
RT Application and Agreement — CAFREQUIREDRT Agreement

Deposit account authorization that the taxpayer signs. Required for all Refund Transfer enrollments.

Non-RT Application and Agreement Advance — GeneralAdvance

Deposit account authorization that the taxpayer signs for advance products not tied to a Refund Transfer.

RT State Disclosure — ArkansasAR

Required state disclosure form providing RT information in compliance with applicable Arkansas law.

RT State Disclosure — IllinoisIL

Required state disclosure form providing RT information in compliance with applicable Illinois law.

RT State Disclosure — MaineME

Required state disclosure form providing RT information in compliance with applicable Maine law.

RT State Disclosure — MarylandMD

Required state disclosure form providing RT information in compliance with applicable Maryland law.

RT State Disclosure — MinnesotaMN

Required state disclosure form providing RT information in compliance with applicable Minnesota law.

RT State Disclosure — New YorkNY

Required state disclosure form providing RT information in compliance with applicable New York law.

RAL Disclosures
Illinois RAL Disclosure — FCAIL

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Illinois state law.

Michigan RAL Disclosure — FCAMI

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Michigan state law.

Minnesota RAL Disclosure — FCAMN

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Minnesota state law.

Multi-State RAL Disclosure (AR, MD) — FCAAR · MD

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Arkansas and Maryland state law.

New York RAL Disclosure — FCANY

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable New York state law.

Chicago Income Tax Preparation Disclosure FormChicago IL

Required disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Chicago municipal law.

North Carolina RAL Disclosure — FCANC

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable North Carolina state law.

New York City Municipal Disclosure — FCANYC

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable New York City municipal law.

New Jersey RAL Disclosure — FCANJ

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable New Jersey state law.

Multi-State RAL Disclosure (TN, VA, WA)TN · VA · WA

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington state law.

Multi-State RAL Disclosure (Except AR, IL, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, TN, VA, WA, WI)General

General multi-state RAL disclosure for all states not covered by a specific state disclosure form.

FCA State Disclosure — WisconsinWI

Required state disclosure form providing RAL information in compliance with applicable Wisconsin state law.

SANTA BARBARA TAX PRODUCTS GROUP

All documents must be completed and retained per IRS Pub. 4557 data safeguarding requirements. ERO EFIN 748335 · PTIN P03215544

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