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A PURPOSEFUL APPROACH TO WHAT'S NEXT

Your future.
Your next move.
Your BFF beside you.

Prepare for tax season with intention—or explore the training, tools, and team support for your next chapter in the tax business.

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Irish Smith, Regional Director of BFF Associates' Maryland Division

Irish Smith

Regional Director · Maryland Division

“Your BFF Should Have Your Back.”

A clear direction. A meaningful next step.

BUILDING FINANCIAL FREEDOM.

EXPLORE YOUR POSSIBILITIES

Your goals.
Your way forward.

Whether you’re preparing to file or preparing to grow, begin with the path that reflects your goals.

01FOR TAX CLIENTS

Get ahead of tax season.

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Tax preparation availability updates.
Helpful tax-season reminders.
Time to organize your tax documents.
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02FOR TAX PROFESSIONALS

Your tax business. Its next chapter.

Explore training, professional tax software, business resources, and team support to help prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Tax preparation training.
Professional tax software options.
Business resources and team support.
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Dedicated training, software & team onboarding.

Education, Preparation, Empowerment Books
EDUCATION
PREPARATION
EMPOWERMENT
ABOUT BFF ASSOCIATES

Your future.
A purposeful beginning.

Irish Smith · Regional Director · Maryland Division · Powered by BCW Agency

Irish SmithRegional Director

“Your BFF should have your back—and help you understand your next step.”

Irish Smith brings 30 years of experience in the medical field to her role as Regional Director of BCW Agency’s Maryland Division through BFF Associates. Her background in medical billing and consulting has been built around helping healthcare providers navigate complex processes, strengthen their operations, and support the financial health of their practices.

Serving providers throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia, Irish’s experience spans insurance and benefit verification, billing, collections, practice startup, and credentialing—supporting mental health providers, occupational and physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals across private practices, group practices, and clinics.

That experience has given Irish a practical understanding of what business owners need: clear guidance, dependable support, and someone who pays attention to the details. She brings those same qualities to BFF Associates, connecting decades of professional experience with a commitment to helping individuals, families, and entrepreneurs move forward with greater confidence.

As Regional Director, Irish champions education, meaningful relationships, and access to resources that support stronger financial foundations. Her approach is personal, professional, and rooted in the belief that progress begins with having the right people in your corner. Through BFF Associates, she brings the brand’s promise to life: Your BFF should have your back. Everyone needs a BFF.

Education
Preparation
Empowerment
A CLEAR WAY FORWARD

Start with
one intentional step.

01/ EXPLORE

Choose your path.

Select tax preparation updates or explore the tax business opportunity.

02/ CONNECT

Share your interest.

Visit the dedicated page and complete its form to request updates or more information.

03/ PREPARE

Look toward what’s next.

Watch for the next steps and prepare for the path you’ve chosen.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A little clarity.
A confident start.

Have questions before choosing your path? Review common questions regarding our Early Bird tax list and tax team opportunities.

If you want to file your personal or business tax return, join the Early Bird VIP list. If you want to explore tax training, software, and team support, visit the tax team page.

YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE

Your future matters.
Take your next step.

Prepare for your upcoming tax return or explore the resources to support your tax business journey.