Tax Preparation Project Management Template

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Streamline your tax preparation process with this comprehensive project management template. Visualize and allocate time to the most pressing tasks, ensuring no tax return deadlines are missed. This template guides you through collecting client information, inputting data, double-checking entries, running projections, reviewing results with clients, and filing returns.

Effective time management is crucial as tax returns come with strict deadlines. By following this template, you can ensure every tax return is accurately prepared and submitted on time, thus avoiding penalties and ensuring client satisfaction.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Urgent

  • Task 1: Gather Client Information - due in 2 days
    ☐ Collect W2 forms ☐ Gather 1099 forms ☐ Obtain proof of expenses
  • Task 2: Input Data into Tax Software - due in 3 days
    ☐ Input income data ☐ Input deductions ☐ Input credits

High Impact, Not Urgent

  • Task 3: Double-Check All Data - due in 4 days
    ☐ Check income data ☐ Check deductions ☐ Check credits
  • Task 4: Run Tax Projection - due in 5 days
    ☐ Run federal tax projection ☐ Run state tax projection
  • Task 9: Plan for Next Tax Season - due in 1 month
    ☐ Update client information ☐ Plan for new tax laws

Low Impact, Urgent

  • Task 5: Review Results with Client - due in 6 days
    ☐ Discuss federal return ☐ Discuss state return ☐ Discuss potential changes for next year
  • Task 6: File Tax Return - due in 1 week
    ☐ File federal return ☐ File state return ☐ Send confirmation to client

Low Impact, Not Urgent

  • Task 7: Follow-Up with Client - due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Ensure client received confirmation ☐ Answer any questions
  • Task 8: Archive Client Data - due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Archive digital data ☐ Store physical documents
  • Task 10: Professional Development - due in 2 months
    ☐ Attend tax seminar ☐ Read new tax law literature