Fresh Start Academy & Software Solutions

Professional tax software and coaching for tax pros ready to grow.

For tax business owners, service bureaus and the teams behind them. Get the software, training and business strategy you need to serve more clients and run a stronger, more profitable tax business.

Dr. Eukeethia Barnes, founder of Fresh Start Academy & Software Solutions
Dr. Eukeethia BarnesFounder/CEO & Global Business Strategist
Tax softwareTaxSlayer & TaxWise, Drake on request
Two pathsYour own office or a service bureau
CoachingStrategy for the business side
Talk to us(678) 329-9241

Who we serve

Built for every seat in a tax business

Whether you prepare returns yourself or support a network of offices, we meet you where you are.

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Tax professionals & EROs

Independent preparers and office owners who want reliable software, a clear plan and room to grow.

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Service bureaus

Leaders who support other offices and need software, structure and systems that scale with their network.

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Your team

Preparers and staff who need training, compliance knowledge and confidence before and during tax season.

Tax software packages

Choose the path that fits your business

Two paths. Four packages. All four include unlimited returns, a tech, bank and return support center, self-paced software training, a resource portal and community access.

Path 1 · Your own tax office

Peak Performer Lite

Software and the essentials to run your own tax office.

  • Unlimited returns
  • Tech, bank & return support center
  • Self-paced software training
  • EFIN required
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Path 1 · Your own tax office

Peak Performer Pro

Software plus business-building support for your office and team.

  • Everything in Peak Performer Lite
  • Fresh Start Core Academy + ERO training
  • Weekly partner call + basic CRM
  • EFIN required
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Path 2 · Service bureau

Empire Essentials Lite

Run your service bureau with the essential tools and support.

  • Software reseller capability
  • Dedicated support number
  • Unlimited returns
  • No EFIN needed to resell only
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Path 2 · Service bureau

Empire Essentials Pro

The complete service bureau build with full training and support.

  • Everything in Empire Essentials Lite
  • Service bureau + ERO training
  • Weekly partner call + basic CRM
  • No EFIN needed to resell only
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Tax business coaching

You know taxes. Now build the business.

Strategy, structure and accountability for the business behind the returns.

Tax Business Strategy Session

$497

A focused session to identify your biggest gaps, clarify priorities and leave with clear next steps.

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Tax Business Accelerator

$2,997

Build the systems, pricing and processes that turn a tax practice into a profitable business.

Explore the Accelerator

Tax Business CEO Advisory

$14,997

High-level advisory for established owners ready to lead, scale and step into the CEO role. By application.

Apply for CEO Advisory

Resource Shop

Tools and training for tax pros

Software packages, trainings, coaching and free resources, all in one place.

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Testimonials

Let's build your next tax season together

Talk with our team about the right software package, or book a coaching consultation to map out your growth.