Y' Solutions Taxes

What Y' Solutions Taxes does

Y' Solutions Taxes is a privately held, founder-led tax preparation and tax education firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, operating three physical locations in the Memphis metro area. Founded in 2009 by Yulonda Settles Ewing, the company delivers two interlocking lines of business: (1) retail tax preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax returns for individual taxpayers and small business owners, including corporations, partnerships, and trusts; and (2) a tax school and training operation that teaches aspiring tax entrepreneurs (taxpreneurs) how to start and operate their own tax preparation firms. The company is IRS-approved as an Electronic Return Originator (ERO), which authorizes it to e-file federal and state returns on behalf of clients.

The firm's core technology stack is the Y' TaxPro software line, which is offered in four deployment variants — Y' TaxPro – CROSSLINK Desktop, Y' TaxPro – CROSSLINK Hosted, Y' TaxPro – OnLine Taxes (OLT), and Y' TaxPro – Tax Slayer — covering price points from a $350 Basic Edition to a $699 Plus Edition and a $450 Platinum Edition. These are resold/integrated third-party platforms (Crosslink, TaxSlayer, OLT) wrapped with Y' Solutions' training, support, and bank integration. The proprietary layer is the Tax Professional Toolbox, a $899.99 bundled offering that combines software, personalized training, EFIN Application Assistant, customized office forms, audit-proofing methodology, and a coaching session with the founder.

The business model is a hybrid of professional services (tax preparation, consultations with the CEO), one-time software licenses ($350-$899), episodic training revenue ($99-$899), and a small transaction-based component ($35 per return for business tax software). Distribution is direct via the company website and three Memphis storefronts, supplemented by an affiliate partnership program for taxpreneurs and virtual classes with global reach. The customer base is primarily individual taxpayers and small businesses in the Memphis region, with a secondary segment of aspiring tax entrepreneurs drawn from across the US through the affiliate program. The company has no external investors, no acquisitions, and no disclosed revenue or headcount data.

Name

Y' Solutions Taxes

Legal name

Y' Solutions Taxes

Website

https://ysolutionstaxes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Y' Solutions Taxes is a Memphis-based, founder-led tax preparation firm that prepares individual and small business returns through three retail locations and additionally operates a tax school that trains aspiring tax entrepreneurs via software licenses, classes, and an affiliate program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Preparation Services

NAICS

Tax Preparation Services (541213)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO), Tax Planning & Personal Tax Optimization Tools (FSAGADAJ), Taxes & Filing Basics (Withholding, Deductions, Credits) (EDAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Tax preparation services
• Tax preparation software
• Income tax filing
• Tax school training
• Small business taxes

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax Preparation Services: Full-service tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. Preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax returns.
2. Tax Software Sales: Sale of Y' TaxPro professional tax software packages (desktop and cloud-based versions) with varying features and user access levels. Revenue from software licenses.
3. Tax School Classes and Training: Tax preparation classes (basic and private), one-on-one business consultations, and master classes for tax professionals. Multiple price points from $99 to higher for premium training.
4. Tax Professional Toolbox: Comprehensive resource package including software, training, forms, and consulting sold for $899.99 with installment payment option.
5. Business Tax Software (Pay Per Return): Pay-per-return option for business tax software at $35.00 per return for the Crosslink Desktop version.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Y' Solutions Taxes is a full-service tax preparation company that prepares and electronically files federal and state income tax returns for individuals and small businesses from three Memphis, TN locations. The company also operates Y' Tax School, which trains aspiring tax entrepreneurs (taxpreneurs) and resells professional tax software (Y' TaxPro brand) and the Tax Professional Toolbox bundle to help them start, grow, and scale independent tax preparation firms.

Product overview

Y' Solutions Taxes operates as a full-service tax preparation company and tax education provider, offering a unified portfolio of software products under the Y' TaxPro brand combined with professional training services. The core product line includes four tax software variants: Y' TaxPro - CROSSLINK (Desktop version), Y' TaxPro - CROSSLINK (Hosted Version), Y' TaxPro - OnLine Taxes (OLT), and Y' TaxPro - TAX SLAYER, each varying in deployment type (desktop vs. cloud-based), user capacity, and feature tiers (Basic, Plus, Platinum editions). Supporting the software are educational services including Tax Preparation Classes (in-classroom and private/virtual options), Software Training Webinars, One-on-One Business Consultation, a Master Class for Tax Professionals, and the Tax Professional Toolbox bundle that packages software with training, forms, and coaching. The company also operates a Tax School focused on helping taxpreneurs start, grow, and scale their tax firms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax Preparation Services Full-service preparation and electronic filing of federal and state income tax returns for individuals and small businesses, delivered in-person at three Memphis, TN locations.
• Y' TaxPro - CROSSLINK Desktop Desktop-based professional tax software for individual tax preparation with 1040 BASIC Edition, federal returns only, 1 user access, unlimited e-filings, and webinar trainings included.
• Y' TaxPro - CROSSLINK Hosted (Plus Edition) Hosted/cloud-based multi-user tax software with shared screens, work-in-progress screen, interview-based and forms-based input modes, real-time processing with industry banks, free unlimited state e-filing, and 3-user access across 3 devices.
• Y' TaxPro - OnLine Taxes (OLT) Platinum Edition Cloud-based and desktop tax software Platinum Edition with unlimited 1040 program, free unlimited e-filing, all states included, unlimited technical support, 6 user access / 8 devices, bank integration, and Mac OS compatibility.
• Y' TaxPro - TAX SLAYER (Web-based) 100% web-based tax software with Taxes ToGo mobile app, refund estimator tool, cloud-based reporting, digital signature compatibility, step-by-step interview or forms mode, unlimited preparers, and zero install/updates/backups.
• Business Tax Software 2026 (Crosslink Desktop) Business tax software (Crosslink Desktop version) for corporations, partnerships, or trusts. Supports heavy workloads and offline use, with a one-time license at $449.00 or pay-per-return option at $35.00 per return.
• Tax Preparation Class One-day in-classroom tax preparation training session teaching fundamentals of tax preparation, federal income tax return preparation, and how to start and grow a tax business. Covers filing information, due diligence, exemptions, common forms, income types, deductions, credits, and client interview process.
• Private - Tax Preparation Class Two-day intensive virtual lecture series with resources, tools, and instruction on federal income tax return preparation, covering filing information, due diligence, exemptions, common forms, deductions, credits, client interview process, and profit/loss from business.
• Software Training Webinar Live webinar training teaching basic fundamentals of Y' TaxPro software including features, functionality, data entry, and key highlights for tax preparers.
• One-on-One Business Consultation with Yulonda Ewing Private meeting with Founder & CEO Yulonda Settles Ewing providing business start-up, growth, and development assistance, including entrepreneurship guidance and business development support for aspiring taxpreneurs.
• Tax Professional Toolbox Comprehensive starter package for tax business operators bundling professional tax software, personalized tax training, EFIN Application Assistant, customized office forms (Client Intake, Checklist, Self-employment forms), Audit Proofing Formula, Tax Bank Integration, and a three-hour business set-up coaching session. Priced at $899.99 with $99 deposit and installment plan.
• Master Class for Tax Professionals (NON-PARTNERS) Virtual master class for tax professionals covering OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) changes including new Standard Deduction rates, EITC, tax credits and deductions, EV Credit, Adoption Credit, 1099-K reporting, No Tax On Tips, and No Tax On Overtime.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TaxSlayer Pro: Professional edition of TaxSlayer software that Y' Solutions actually resells under Y' TaxPro. Directly comparable professional tax software product but also a partnership channel — TaxSlayer competes with the same end-preparer customers.
• Crosslink Professional Tax Software: Professional tax software that Y' Solutions resells under the Y' TaxPro CROSSLINK Hosted and Desktop brands. Directly comparable product feature set and tax-preparer customer, while also acting as a software supplier to Y' Solutions.
• Community Tax: Online tax resolution and preparation service for individuals and small businesses. Comparable tax prep service and individual customer segment, but operates nationally online versus Y' Solutions' Memphis-retail focus.

Direct peers

• Jackson Hewitt: Franchised retail tax preparation chain serving individual filers and small businesses with in-person and online services. Matches Y' Solutions' storefront-based preparation model and individual SMB target customer.
• Drake Software: Independent professional tax preparation software provider that sells tools and training to small tax firms and independent preparers. Closely analogous to Y' Solutions' Y' TaxPro software sales and Tax Professional Toolbox offerings.
• Liberty Tax Service: Historical franchise-based tax preparation service with retail locations. Comparable delivery model (retail storefronts, individual filers, small businesses) and seasonal revenue profile to Y' Solutions.
• TaxAct: Direct-to-consumer and professional tax software platform serving both DIY filers and tax professionals. Comparable pricing tier structure (Basic/Plus/Premium) to Y' TaxPro's Basic/Plus/Platinum editions.

Broad incumbents

• ProConnect Tax Online (Intuit): Intuit's professional tax software for accounting and tax firms. Comparable customer (independent tax professionals needing scalable software), but part of Intuit's broader portfolio alongside TurboTax.
• Intuit TurboTax: Consumer DIY tax preparation software competing for the same individual filers Y' Solutions serves in Memphis. Not a direct retail competitor, but a major substitute that constrains Y' Solutions' addressable market for simple 1040 returns.
• H&R Block: Large national incumbent operating thousands of storefronts offering individual and small-business tax preparation. Directly comparable retail tax prep services and tax school/training, but at vastly greater scale than Y' Solutions' three Memphis locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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