Partner with us on state and local returns
We prepare federal returns. For state and local filing, we work with vetted partners in every state to complete your city and state taxes — bringing you clients at no marketing cost to you.
Why state-return firms partner with us
You set your own fee
Clients see a marketplace of partner firms for their state, each at the fee that firm sets — including yours, at the price you choose.
Pay only when selected
A flat $20 fee unlocks a specific referral — paid only after a client has already chosen your firm, never upfront and never for being listed.
Ready-to-file referrals
Once unlocked, you get direct contact with the client through our portal plus a download of their already-filed, IRS-accepted federal return — no chasing documents.
You stay the client's firm
You and the client work together directly on the state/city return, but the client remains a File US Taxes client overall — we'll reach back out to them for next year's federal filing. A standing referral relationship, not a one-time handoff.
We'll notify partners as soon as a referral becomes available for their state — no fixed schedule, just a heads-up the moment there's a match.
Questions partner firms ask
Is there a cost to list my firm?
No. Registering and being listed is free. You only pay the flat $20 unlock fee after a client has already selected your firm for a specific referral — never for being listed, and never speculatively.
Do I have to accept every referral?
No. You set your own fee and decide whether to pay the $20 unlock fee for any given referral. There's no obligation to unlock every client who selects you.
What do I actually receive after I pay the unlock fee?
Direct contact with the client through our portal, plus a download of their already-filed, IRS-accepted federal return — so you're not starting from scratch on income, dependents, or other figures you'd otherwise have to collect yourself.
Who owns the client relationship going forward?
The client remains a File US Taxes client overall for federal filing; we reach back out to them ourselves for next year's federal return. Your relationship with the client is scoped to the state or local return for that tax year — a standing arrangement, not a one-time handoff, since the same client may select you again in future years.
Does becoming a partner require a written agreement?
Yes — partner firms sign a coordination agreement before receiving referrals, covering fee transparency to clients, data handling, and the referral mechanics described on this page. We'll send the agreement when you register your interest.
What if my state already has another partner firm listed?
Clients see every available partner firm for their state, including yours, each at its own posted fee — multiple firms per state are expected, and clients choose which firm to work with.
Register your interest
We're rolling out a more secure, upgraded system for our clients and partners. Register now and we'll reach out as soon as it's ready — no commitment, no cost.
Register State Partner InterestPlease don't include any client or tax information in your email — this address isn't a secure portal. We'll only ask for firm-level details needed to set up the partnership once it's ready to launch.