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Watch Cloud Cyber Security × Refund Advantage Exclusive Partner

Get your firm fully FTC Safeguards compliant in under 48 hours.

Refund Advantage has partnered with Watch Cloud to deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity built specifically for tax and accounting firms, at an exclusive partner price. Pay monthly, annually, or deduct from your refund transfers. Whichever works best for your practice.

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FTC Safeguards Rule Aligned
IRS Publication 4557 Compliant
24/7 Human SOC
Pay via Refund Transfer

The cost of doing nothing is bigger than the cost of doing this.

The FTC Safeguards Rule has been in full effect since 2023. Tax firms are no longer exempt, and the IRS is actively enforcing Publication 4557. Here's what's at stake:

$120K

Average breach cost for a small firm

Forensics, legal, client notification, and lost clients. Most firms never recover their pre-breach revenue.

$50K+

Per-violation FTC fines

Firms without a written WISP or the required safeguards in place can be fined $50,000 or more per incident.

PTIN

Revocation risk

The IRS can revoke preparer PTINs for firms that fail to protect taxpayer data. One breach can end your practice.

Here's everything included with Practice Defender.

Our most popular plan, built for small tax offices. Everything you need to meet FTC and IRS requirements without a single IT hire.

Done-For-You Written Information Security Plan (WISP)
Custom-written for your firm. Satisfies IRS and FTC documentation requirements.
$1,200 value
24/7 Human Security Operations Center (SOC)
Real analysts monitoring your systems year-round. Not AI. Not overseas. Humans.
$4,800 value
Managed Detection & Response (MDR) + EDR
Zero-day, fileless malware, and ransomware detection with auto-isolation.
$1,800 value
Email, Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Protection
Phishing, BEC, spoofed IRS correspondence, and unauthorized sign-in detection.
$720 value
Dark Web & Credential Monitoring
Continuous scans for your domain, emails, and client credentials on the dark web.
$360 value
Phishing Simulations + Awareness Training
Satisfies IRS-required staff training. Instant coaching when an employee fails a simulation.
$480 value
Encrypted Endpoint Backup + VPN
Continuous cloud backup and an encrypted tunnel for remote work.
$540 value
Dedicated Account Manager + 1-on-1 Onboarding
A named person at Watch Cloud who knows your firm. Setup call included.
$500 value
Total annual value
$10,400/year $70/mo
Refund Advantage partner price. Per firm, starting price. Cancel anytime.
Refund Advantage Partner Pricing, $5/device/mo Off

Pick the package that fits your firm.

Three plans sized for every firm. No setup fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime. Partner discount already applied.

Monthly Annual 1 Month Free
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Cyber Shield
Done With You, You Handle Documents, We Handle Security
$45/mo
$40 /mo Save $5/mo
first device · $20/mo each additional
Avg. breach costs a firm $120,000, this is $40.
Stops threats before they reach your client data
  • Your IRS-required WISP, template ready to use
  • 24/7 Security Operations Center watching your network
  • Ransomware blocked before it locks your client files
  • Real-time threat detection & automatic remediation (EDR/MDR)
  • VPN to secure remote access to client data
  • Encrypted endpoint backup, restore in minutes, not days
  • Enterprise-grade antivirus + remote device management
  • Self-serve onboarding, live in under an hour
For Larger Firms
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Firm Elite
Enterprise-grade coverage without the enterprise price tag
$625/mo
$600 /mo Save $25/mo
5 devices included · $120/mo each additional
Avg. breach costs a firm $120,000, this is $600.
Priority response + a dedicated security advisor in your corner
  • Everything in Practice Defender
  • Priority SOC response, your incidents jump the queue
  • Custom WISP drafted, reviewed & updated annually
  • Quarterly security briefings with your dedicated advisor
  • Incident response team on standby, ready to act, not just alert
  • Dedicated security advisor (proactive, strategic guidance)
  • Multi-location support, one plan, every office
🧮 Estimate Your Cost (Partner Price)

How Much Will It Cost Your Firm?

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Monthly
Annual
Monthly Total
$70 /mo
1 device · Practice Defender
You Save
$0
vs. monthly billing

The math is simple.

With your Refund Advantage partner discount, Practice Defender is less than the cost of one hour of breach cleanup.

One FTC Safeguards fine$50,000+
+ Breach forensics (avg)$18,000
+ Client notification & legal$12,000
+ Reputational fallout & churnUnknowable
Practice Defender (partner price)$770/year

Live in 48 hours or less.

Your clients don't need to know anything changed. Here's how fast we get you protected.

STEP 1

Register today

Pick your package below. Takes about 3 minutes. No call required.

STEP 2

1-on-1 onboarding call

Scheduled within 24 hours. We configure everything together. You don't need IT skills.

STEP 3

Protected & compliant

Your firm is live on the Watch Cloud stack. Your WISP is delivered. 24/7 SOC is watching.

30

If you don't feel safer in 30 days, we refund the month.

We're so confident that Watch Cloud will make your firm safer, more compliant, and easier to run that we take all the risk. Cancel anytime. No long-term contracts. No setup fees.

No long-term contracts
No setup fees
Cancel anytime
Keep your WISP

Built for the people the IRS and FTC actually regulate.

Watch Cloud is purpose-built for tax and accounting professionals. We don't protect law firms or dentists. We protect you.

FTC Safeguards Rule Aligned
IRS Publication 4557 Compliant
Enterprise Security Stack
24/7 U.S.-Based SOC

Questions we get before signing up.

How does the Refund Advantage partner discount work?

Every price on this page already has the $5/device/month partner discount applied. You don't need a code. If you complete registration through this page or through HubSpot Payments, you lock in partner pricing for the life of your subscription.

How does billing work with Refund Advantage?

Two flexible options. Option A: Pay Watch Cloud directly on a monthly or annual plan (credit card or ACH). Option B: Elect refund transfer billing and have your subscription fees deducted automatically from your Refund Advantage refund transfers during tax season. No separate invoices to track. Choose whichever option you prefer during registration below.

Do I need technical skills to set this up?

No. Practice Defender includes a 1-on-1 onboarding call where a Watch Cloud specialist configures everything with you. Cyber Shield is self-serve and takes about an hour.

What if I already have antivirus or another security tool?

We'll review what you have during onboarding. In most cases Watch Cloud replaces the patchwork of tools tax firms accumulate with one enterprise stack for less money.

Do I really need a WISP?

Yes. Every tax firm with access to client data is required by the IRS and FTC to have a written WISP. Practice Defender and Firm Elite include a Done-For-You WISP written specifically for your firm.

What happens if something does get through?

Practice Defender and Firm Elite include incident response support. Our SOC contains the issue, preserves evidence, and guides you through client notification and regulatory reporting.

Can I change plans later?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. No long-term contracts, no cancellation fees. Your partner discount carries over across plan changes.

Register your firm as a Refund Advantage partner.

Fill out the form below. Your Watch Cloud onboarding call will be scheduled within one business day. Your $5/device/month partner discount is locked in on submission.