CRM for Tax Preparation

Tax Prep Software That Handles the Rush Without the Chaos

Seasonal volume should not mean missed deadlines and lost documents. Smarfle keeps your client pipeline organized, your filings on track, and your team productive.

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Smarfle CRM - Tax Preparation Dashboard
Returns in Progress

142

Awaiting Documents

38

Filed This Month

87

Revenue Collected

$31,200

Recent Jobs

Nguyen Family (1040)

Individual Tax Return

In Preparation

Atlas Digital LLC

Business Tax Return (1120S)

Awaiting Documents

Campbell Estate

Estate Tax Return (706)

Filed

Greenwood Partners

Partnership Return (1065)

In Review

Sound familiar?

Document Collection Is a Constant Chase

Clients promise to send their W-2s and 1099s but never follow through. Your staff spends hours sending reminder emails and making phone calls. Returns sit incomplete while deadlines approach.

Seasonal Volume Overwhelms Your Workflow

January through April, every preparer is buried. Without a clear system showing who is working on what, returns get started but not finished, clients slip through the cracks, and extensions pile up unnecessarily.

Status Updates Require Manual Tracking

Clients want to know where their return stands. Your front desk fields dozens of status calls daily, pulling staff away from preparation work. A simple question consumes ten minutes every time.

Built for tax preparation businesses

Not a generic CRM. Every feature is tailored to how tax preparation companies actually work.

Return Tracking From Intake to Filing

Create a record for every return with client, type, assigned preparer, and filing status. Track each return through intake, preparation, review, filing, and completion stages.

Automated Invoicing on Return Completion

When a preparer marks a return as filed, the invoice generates automatically with the correct service and fee. Clients receive their bill the same day their return is submitted.

Client Portal for Document Upload and Status

Clients log in to upload their documents and check the status of their return. Your staff stops fielding status calls and clients stop wondering what is happening.

Preparer Assignment and Workload Balancing

Assign returns to preparers based on complexity and current workload. See who has capacity and who is overloaded so you can redistribute during peak season.

Seasonal Revenue and Volume Reporting

Track returns filed, revenue collected, and average turnaround time. Compare year-over-year performance and identify bottlenecks in your preparation process.

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Top feature for tax preparation

Document Collection That Runs Itself

When a return is missing documents, the system flags the gap and notifies the client through their portal. Clients upload directly, your preparer gets an alert, and the return moves forward without phone tag or email threads.

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Everything your tax preparation business needs

Three ways Smarfle transforms how you operate, get paid, and grow.

1

Return Tracking Pipeline

Every return moves through intake, preparation, review, filing, and completion. See all returns at each stage and identify bottlenecks before deadlines arrive.

2

Document Collection Portal

Clients upload documents directly to their return. A checklist shows what has been received and what is still missing so your team knows exactly where things stand.

3

Preparer Assignment Dashboard

See every preparer's current workload, assigned returns, and upcoming deadlines. Reassign returns in one click to balance capacity during rush periods.

4

Deadline Alerts and Extension Tracking

Get notified before filing deadlines. Track which returns need extensions and manage extension filings as a separate workflow so nothing is forgotten.

Plans that grow with your tax preparation business

All plans include a 7-day free trial. No credit card required.

Starter

Solo operators & small teams

$99/mo
  • Up to 3 users (1 owner + 2 techs)
  • Up to 100 clients
  • 1 GB storage
  • Unlimited work orders & invoices
  • Client portal
  • Scheduling calendar
  • Reports & analytics
  • Review requests
  • Voice AI receptionist (usage-based)
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Professional

Growing service businesses

$199/mo
  • Up to 10 users
  • Up to 500 clients
  • 3 branch locations
  • 5 GB storage
  • Everything in Starter
  • AI email & SMS drafts
  • GMB rank tracking
  • Voice AI receptionist (usage-based)
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Business

Multi-location operations

$349/mo
  • Up to 30 users
  • Up to 1,000 clients
  • 10 branch locations
  • 20 GB storage
  • Everything in Professional
  • Priority support
  • Voice AI receptionist (usage-based)
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Tax Preparation CRM questions

Yes. Each client gets a portal login where they upload W-2s, 1099s, and other documents directly to their return record. Your team is notified when new documents arrive.
Each return moves through stages: intake, preparation, review, filing, and completion. You can see all returns at each stage and move them forward as work is completed.
Yes. You assign returns based on complexity and workload. The preparer workload dashboard shows who has capacity so you can distribute work evenly during busy periods.
When you mark a return as filed, an invoice is generated automatically using the service type and fee from the engagement record. The client receives it via email and portal.
Yes. Returns needing extensions are flagged and tracked separately. You can manage extension filings as their own workflow with deadlines and status updates.
Yes. Clients log into their portal and see the current stage of their return, whether documents are still needed, and their invoice status. No phone call required.
The reporting dashboard shows returns filed, revenue collected, average turnaround time, and preparer productivity. You can compare any two periods side by side.
Yes. Row-level security ensures clients only see their own data. All files are encrypted in transit and at rest. Your clients' financial information stays private.

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