Earn recurring income. Every month.
Join the GoRefer.io affiliate program and earn up to 25% recurring annual commission on every referral. Three tiers, no caps—just passive income.
25%
Max Commission (Elite)
$14,990
Avg. Annual Earnings*
*Based on affiliates with 10+ active referrals
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Affiliate Dashboard
January 2026
This Month
$1,898
+23%
All Time
$12,280
Referrals
34
+3
Conv.
42%
+5%
Recent Conversions
Dallas Tax Network
Enterprise Plan
$1,499/yr
QuickFile ERO
Scale Plan
$749/yr
Calculate your earnings
See how much you could earn based on your referrals
Your Affiliate Tier
Number of Active Referrals
10
1
50+
Expected Plan Mix
Assumes 40% Growth, 40% Scale, 20% Enterprise
Your Projected Annual Earnings
$3,958
per year
Paid in 2 installments: 50% after 30-day hold, 50% at 6 months
$202
Growth/yr
$375
Scale/yr
$825
Enterprise/yr
Built for tax industry insiders
You know the pain points. You have the network. We have the solution. Let's grow together.
Up to 25% Recurring Commission
Standard affiliates earn 15% T1. Power affiliates earn 20% T1 + 5% T2. Elite affiliates earn 25% T1 + 5% T2 with a lifetime commission window.
No Earning Caps
There's no limit to how much you can earn. Refer 10, 100, or 1,000 clients—you keep earning.
Unique Tracking Link
Get your own branded affiliate link. Every click and conversion is tracked automatically.
Perfect for Service Bureaus
Recommend GoRefer.io to your network of tax offices and EROs. You know their pain—you have the solution.
Dedicated Support
Our affiliate team helps you succeed with marketing materials, talking points, and co-branded assets.
Real-Time Dashboard
Track clicks, conversions, and commissions in real-time. Full transparency, always.
Start earning in 3 simple steps
01
Apply & Get Approved
Fill out a quick application. We review within 48 hours and set you up with your affiliate dashboard.
02
Share Your Link
Spread the word to your network—service bureaus, EROs, tax professionals. Use your unique link in emails, calls, or at events.
03
Get Paid Monthly
When your referrals sign up and pay annually, you earn 15% of their plan (Standard). Hit 10+ active firms or $10K+ revenue → Power tier (20% + 5% T2). Hit 25+ active firms or $50K+ revenue → Elite tier (25% + 5% T2, lifetime commission window).
Real earning potential
See how different types of affiliates are building passive income streams
TC
Tax Industry Consultant
Mostly Scale & Enterprise
8
Referrals
$340
Per Month
Annual Earnings
$4,080
“I mention GoRefer.io during my consulting calls. It's a natural fit for my clients.”
SB
Service Bureau Owner
Mixed across all tiers
15
Referrals
$520
Per Month
Annual Earnings
$6,240
“I recommend GoRefer.io to other bureau owners in my network. Easy referrals.”
PT
Tax Preparer Trainer
Mostly Growth plans
25
Referrals
$395
Per Month
Annual Earnings
$4,740
“My students trust my recommendations. GoRefer.io sells itself once they see it.”
Three affiliate tiers. One mission.
Start at Standard. Qualify for Power and Elite automatically as you grow.
Feature
Standard
Power
10+ firms or $10K+ revenue
Elite
25+ firms or $50K+ revenue
REVENUE SHARE
Tier 1 Commission
Direct referrals
15%
20%
25%
Tier 2 Commission
Sub-referrals (after 2 paid months)
—
5%
5%
Cookie Duration
Credit window after link click
90 days
120 days
180 days
Commission Window
After first paid invoice
12 months
12 months
Lifetime
COMPLIANCE & PROTECTION
Fraud Scoring (0-100)
W-9 Compliance Tracking
Clawback on Refund/Chargeback
Manual Claims
Max per quarter
5
5
5
CO-MARKETING & SUPPORT
Marketing Assets & Badge
Standard Badge
Power Badge
Elite Badge
Payout Schedule
Net 45
Net 45
Net 45
Real-Time Dashboard & Analytics
All affiliates start at Standard (15% T1, 3% T2, 90-day cookie). Reach 10+ active firms or $10K+ revenue → Power (20% T1, 5% T2, 120-day cookie). Reach 25+ active firms or $50K+ revenue → Elite (25% T1, 5% T2, 180-day cookie, lifetime commission window).
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your network and tier. A Standard affiliate earning 15% on a single Enterprise referral ($5,499/yr) earns $824/yr. Power affiliates earn 20% ($1,099/yr) plus 5% T2. Elite affiliates earn 25% ($1,374/yr) plus 5% T2 with a lifetime commission window. Refer 10 Enterprise clients as Elite and you earn $13,740/yr plus T2 income. No caps.
Service bureaus, EROs, and multi-location tax preparation networks are ideal. They have the highest need for referral tracking, commission management, and the Rewards Library. Solo practitioners on the Growth plan also convert well.
No, you don't need to be a GoRefer.io customer to become an affiliate. However, affiliates who use the product tend to convert referrals at higher rates because they can speak from experience. If you're not a customer yet, we offer a 7-day free trial so you can try it yourself.
Your commission increases automatically. If a referral upgrades from Growth ($1,349/yr) to Enterprise ($5,499/yr), your annual commission jumps from $202 to $824 (Standard), $269 to $1,099 (Power), or $337 to $1,374 (Elite). Commissions update at the start of the next annual renewal.
Yes. All plans—Growth ($1,349/yr), Scale ($2,499/yr), and Enterprise ($5,499/yr)—earn full annual commission. Standard affiliates earn 15%, Power affiliates earn 20% + 5% T2, and Elite affiliates earn 25% + 5% T2 with a lifetime commission window (no expiry).
Anyone in the tax preparation industry! Your network of tax professionals, ERO contacts, service bureau owners, industry association members, or anyone who runs a tax practice with referral programs. The more targeted your audience, the higher your conversion rate.
Annual plan commissions are split 50/50: the first half is released after the standard 30-day hold period; the second half is released at 6 months. Payouts are processed via Stripe Connect. Standard affiliates receive monthly payouts. Power and Elite affiliates unlock priority bi-weekly payouts. Minimum payout threshold is $50.
Yes, the minimum payout is $50. If your balance is below $50, it rolls over to the next payout cycle until you hit the threshold. All payouts are processed through Stripe Connect for fast, secure transfers.
We provide email templates, one-pagers, product demo videos, and co-branded landing pages. Our affiliate team can also help you craft custom pitches for your audience.
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