Elevation Tax Pros Presents

The Training That Teaches You to Build Files
That Survive — Not Just Get Filed.

12 live sessions. Real files. Real audit patterns. Real IRS expectations.

Starting July 14, 2026 — Registration is open now.

12 Live Sessions6 WeeksTwice a WeekZoomReplay Included
Register Now — Lock In Your Early Bird Rate

Early Bird Pricing Closes April 27th at Midnight

EST — price increases automatically at midnight

19
Days
02
Hours
03
Minutes
43
Seconds
PTIN Holder
$247 now
$297 after April 27th
EFIN Holder
$447 now
$497 after April 27th
Register Now — Lock In Your Early Bird Rate

6 Modules. 12 Sessions. One Standard.

Choose Your Access Level

PTIN Holder
$247$297
Early Bird — closes April 27th
  • All 6 modules live and recorded
  • Replay access for every session
  • Full resource library — checklist, Q&A templates, note templates, mock audit scripts
  • Risk scoring framework
  • Assessment and certification — Elevation Defensible File Certified
Register as PTIN Holder — $247
Most Popular
EFIN Holder
$447$497
Early Bird — closes April 27th
  • Everything in PTIN tier plus
  • Reviewer framework and risk scoring system
  • Compliance workflow and office policy template
  • ERO compliance prep — Letter 5996 full breakdown
  • Implementation system for running a compliant multi-preparer operation
  • Pre-season office setup checklist
Register as EFIN Holder — $447
Elite Mentee
Check Your Tier
May already be included at no additional charge
If not included: $197 loyalty rate — closes April 13th
  • Everything in EFIN tier plus
  • Live file review — bring your actual files
  • Advanced roleplay feedback
  • Direct implementation coaching
  • Priority access during every live session
Register — Mentee Rate $197

Mark Your Calendar

April 13, 2026
Mentee loyalty rate closes at midnight — $197
April 27, 2026
Early bird pricing closes at midnight — $247 PTIN / $447 EFIN
June 27, 2026
Registration closes or when 30 spots fill
June 30, 2026
Pre-cohort materials sent to all participants
July 5, 2026
Orientation — Inner Circle mentees only
July 14, 2026
Module 1 begins — all registered participants
September 2026
Final session — certification awarded

Important: This cohort is capped at 30 outside participants. When those spots fill registration closes. There will not be exceptions.

This Training Is Built For You If:

You are a PTIN holder who wants to operate at a higher standard before next filing season
You are an EFIN holder who needs a compliance system your whole operation can follow
You are a bureau partner under Elevation Tax Pros — this is your required training
You have had a client receive an IRS notice related to a return you prepared
You have filed returns you were not fully confident in and you want that to stop
You want to know exactly how to answer an IRS examiner if they ever show up
You are an ERO who received a compliance letter and you need to understand your process before the visit

Every Graduate Earns This

🏆
Elevation Defensible File Certified
Elevation Tax Pros · Est. 2026

Every participant who completes all six modules, passes the assessment, and submits a mock file review receives the Elevation Defensible File Certified designation.

This is not a participation award. This is a documented compliance standard that tells every client, every partner, and every examiner that you know how to build a file that holds up.

Built By Someone Who Has Been in the Room

Ariesa John — Tax Empress
Ariesa John
Tax Empress
8 Years
Tax Preparation
4,500+
Returns Filed
100+
Professionals Mentored

Service bureau founder. Creator of the Defensible File Operating System. Audit Strategy and Compliance Consultant.

This training is not built from a textbook. It is built from real files, real audit patterns, and real IRS expectations. Every scenario, every script, and every checklist in this training comes from an actual situation I reviewed.

I built this because I watched too many good preparers get caught off guard by the IRS — not because they were dishonest — but because nobody taught them the standard.

That era is over.

Frequently Asked Questions

The IRS Has a Process.
Now You Have One Too.

Register before April 27th and lock in your early bird rate.

Register as PTIN Holder — $247 Early BirdRegister as EFIN Holder — $447 Early BirdAlready a Mentee? Register at $197

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 470-470-6365

Cohort limited to 30 outside participants. Registration closes June 27th or when full.

Walk in faith. We are elevating. 👑

— Ariesa John | Tax Empress | Elevation Tax Pros