1040 Tax Return

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About this template

This template is designed to illustrate the back-and-forth nature of most tax engagements and help keep track of which court the "ball" is in.

Work type: Tax

Location: United States

Client industry: Generic

Version: 3 (Latest)

This template includes

  • 20 tasks
  • 6 client tasks
Team Tasks - Engage
Send client engagement letter
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Client Tasks - Engage Client Tasks
Review and sign engagement letter
Team Tasks - Year-End Planning
Contact client RE: Year-end tax planning
Evaluate the need to update Q4 ETP
Evaluate the need to issue Year-End bonus for additional withholding
Provide instructions to client
Team Tasks - Organizer
Send tax organizer
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Client Tasks - Complete Organizer Client Tasks
See the attached file for login information and instructions to complete your electronic tax organizer.
Team Tasks - Investigate
Notify client that organizer was received
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Update project start date
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Review initial client upload and send open item list
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Client Tasks - Questions & Open Items Client Tasks
Add questions and open items here...
Team Tasks - Extend (optional)
Review for WA State Capital Gains tax
Calculate extension payment
Extend return
Team Tasks - Prepare
Prepare Federal tax return
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Review return for WA Capital Gains tax
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Prepare State tax return(s), if applicable
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[State abbreviation] - [Form number]
Review tax return
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Compare return to planner and tick key amounts in Tax
Clear / Sign-off all diagnostics
Review client letter
Compare return (page-by-page) with prior year
Client Tasks - Wrap-up Questions & Open Items (if n/a please comment and complete) Client Tasks
Add list of wrap-up items here...
Team Tasks - Finalize
Review return with client
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Assemble and Deliver return
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Export return for e-file 
Print all copies (Acct, Gov’t, Client) 
Prohibit Changes
Edit Gov’t copy (filing forms) 
Clean up client file and client portal 
Prepare bill
Upload return to client portal
Attach "Filing instructions and forms" to client task
Client Tasks - Review & Authorize Client Tasks
Download, print, sign, scan and return signature forms
Review the client copy of your tax return.
Team Tasks - Submit
Submit e-filed tax return(s)
Accountant
Return Accepted
Accountant

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