Get Ready for Tax Season

Tax Season is Here!

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Start Uploading 2025 W2’s, 1099s, tax statements & receipts to SmartVault®.

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LAST DAY to submit tax forms and completed 2025 Tax Engagement form on SmartVault®.

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Watch Your Email! One of our team members will contact you if any questions arise.

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Watch for email from DocuSign! All Taxpayers Must eSign for your taxes to be filed. Please review your returns before signing.

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We’ll e-File tax returns by April 15th and ensure that they are accepted by the tax authorities.

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    10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TAX SEASON

    1. All documents MUST be Adobe .Pdf – No pictures, .png, jpeg, .bmp 
    2. Easily scan documents as .Pdf using Cell Phone – See How-to videos
    3. What tax docs to upload? Refer to last year’s return for reference. Email us if you have any questions!
    4. Use Descriptive Filenames e.g. “Marys-W2”
    5. Why the Tax Engagement Form? This gives us the information we need to start your return
    6. Do Tax Engagement Form AFTER Uploading documents, including K-1s
    7. Missed the March 12th deadline? Your Return will be Extended. Please keep in mind that extensions are subject to penalties, interest, and fees.
    8. Attention! BOTH SPOUSES need to eSign (if applicable)
    9. Due a Refund? Check “Where’s My Refund?”
    10. Owe Taxes Due?  Pay by Mail: Print Payment Vouchers from SmartVault  -or- Pay Online: IRS

    Have More Questions? FAQs

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