Trainee - learn, build qualifying production and receive mentorship under an approved IBO.
Explore MoreIBO Partnership - operate an approved independent business relationship using the ARMS platform and qualifying services.
Explore MoreFast-Track IBO - experienced professionals with 3+ years of verifiable tax-preparation experience and 75+ verifiable clients may seek direct-entry IBO consideration, subject to verification and final approval.
Explore MoreARMS-affiliated webpage/profile, professional email, business telephone, calendar, back-office/portal access, applicable software and mobile/client tools, training, marketing resources and support, depending on role and configuration.
Technology & Access Fee: $159 per month. The first monthly charge begins 30 calendar days after the later of the participant's applicable agreement/effective date and completed onboarding/platform activation; it is not due at signing. Thereafter the fee recurs on the established monthly billing cycle and may be adjusted through the controlled process for qualifying technology/provider cost changes.
Policies & Procedures receipt/acknowledgment is required before final activation.
Trainee qualifying production progression: 30% / 40% / 50%.
Approved IBO own qualifying ARMS Tax Group production: 60%.
Eligible direct mentorship: potential 20% on qualifying directly mentored trainee revenue, up to 10 trainees.
Potential qualifying partner-branch compensation: 10% first generation / 5% second generation.
Compensation is tied to qualifying business activity, not recruitment alone.
Program Fee: $4,997.
Initial Activation & Setup Fee: $499, non-commissionable.
Standard Total: $5,496.