Tax Preparation Prioritization Template

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Manage your tax preparation tasks effectively with the Tax Preparation Prioritization template. This template uses the Eisenhower method to help you focus on the most urgent and important tasks, ensuring you meet all deadlines and maintain compliance.

Whether you are finalizing quarterly returns, preparing for audits, or updating your tax knowledge, this template will guide you in prioritizing your workload for maximum efficiency.

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Proposed Tasks

Urgent & Important

  • Finalize Q1 Tax Returns - due in 1 day
    ☐ Review all Q1 financial data ☐ Compute tax liability ☐ Prepare return documents
  • Prepare for Audit - due in 2 days
    ☐ Organize all relevant documents ☐ Review audit checklist
  • Review New Client Information - due in 2 days
    ☐ Review new client's financial data ☐ Plan tax strategy
  • Prepare for Client Meeting - due in 2 days
    ☐ Review client's financial data ☐ Prepare meeting agenda
  • Monthly Reporting - due in 3 days
    ☐ Collect all financial data for the month ☐ Prepare monthly report
  • Prepare for Upcoming Audit - due in 1 month
    ☐ Review all relevant documents ☐ Prepare for potential questions

Important, Not Urgent

  • Review Q2 Tax Projections - due in 1 week
    ☐ Collect Q2 financial projections ☐ Estimate tax liability
  • Update Tax Code Knowledge - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Review recent changes in tax laws ☐ Attend tax seminar
  • Update Personal Training - due in 4 weeks
    ☐ Identify areas for personal improvement ☐ Find relevant training courses
  • Prepare Q2 Tax Returns - due in 2 months
    ☐ Review all Q2 financial data ☐ Compute tax liability ☐ Prepare return documents
  • Finalize Q3 Tax Returns - due in 3 months
    ☐ Review all Q3 financial data ☐ Compute tax liability ☐ Prepare return documents
  • Plan for Year-End Tax Strategy - due in 4 months
    ☐ Review financial projections for the year ☐ Plan tax strategy
  • Annual Tax Training - due in 6 months
    ☐ Register for training ☐ Plan for travel if necessary

Urgent, Not Important

  • Respond to Client Queries - due in 1 day
    ☐ Review client emails ☐ Prepare responses
  • Manage Junior Accountant - due in 1 day
    ☐ Review junior accountant's work ☐ Provide feedback
  • Update Tax Software - due in 1 day
    ☐ Backup all data ☐ Install software updates
  • Check Emails - due in 1 day
    ☐ Read new emails ☐ Respond to urgent emails
  • Review Junior Accountant's Work - due in 1 day
    ☐ Review junior accountant's work ☐ Provide feedback

Not Urgent & Not Important

  • Attend Networking Event - due in 1 week
    ☐ Prepare business cards ☐ Plan talking points
  • Clean Up Old Files - due in 1 week
    ☐ Review old files ☐ Dispose of unnecessary documents