Tax Preparation
Submit your tax documents in just a few easy steps.
Submit via Online Form
No sign in required. Follow the instructions below:
A Quick Note Before You Begin
The process below explains how to submit your tax documents, identity verification documents, and a completed tax preparation checklist online. The process is simple, and for most clients, filling out the Tax Preparation Checklist and attaching the required documents can be done in less than 15 minutes.
Digital Documents must be legible and named.
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Acceptable File Formats: .heic, .jpg, .jpeg, .doc, .docx, .pdf, .ppt, .xls, .xlsx, .txt.
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Unacceptable File Formats: Low-res scans, faxes, and Apple/Mac formats.
STEP 1 - Gather Your Tax Documents
Include any documents that show income, income adjustments, deductions, credits, tax payments, or other related documents, including medical or charitable contributions; business income and expenses; child and dependent care expenses; rental income and expenses; unreimbursed employee expenses; vehicle expenses; or head of household expenses; you may need to fill out a worksheet.
You can find and download the required worksheets to include with your documents here:
Put your tax documents in a folder on your computer and go to Step 2.
STEP 2 - Gather Your Identification Documents
You need to provide proof of identity for the primary taxpayer and spouse. Also, you need to provide proof of residence for any children or minor dependents:
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Primary Taxpayer and Spouse - Provide a copy of your New York ID, front and back.
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Children & Minor Dependents - Provide a copy of an ID or document that ties your dependent to your home address. This could be a birth certificate, medical, or school record.
Note: We cannot pull your IDs from a prior year, even if they have not expired. This annual mandatory IRS requirement is due to increased tax-related identity theft.
Put your identity documents in that same folder on your computer and go to Step 3.
STEP 3 - Fill out the Online Tax Preparation Checklist.
The Tax Preparation Checklist (TPC) is where you will enter and update your taxpayer and dependent information. It will help you remember any critical tax documents you may have missed or forgotten. The TPC will communicate to your preparer how you want to receive your tax return, make payments, and receive refunds.
When you are ready to begin:
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Click the Tax Preparation Checklist button below to open the online form.
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Fill out as instructed.
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You will be asked to Browse to attach your tax and identity documents at the end of the form.
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Browse to the folder you created, then select and attach all the files inside it.
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You cannot upload a folder, only the individual files.
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Once the form is complete and your documents are attached, click Submit at the end of the form.
If you cannot finish the form, click Save at the end of the form, and it will email you a link that will enable you to continue later.
Good job, you have submitted your tax documents!
What Happens Next?
Tax Preparer Review & Preparation
Your tax preparer will review your documents and contact you if they have any questions before finalizing your tax return.
Sign, Pay, and E-file.
Upon completion, the Support Team will send you a copy of your return, your original documents, the e-file signature authorization forms and client agreement for signatures, and an invoice for payment of tax preparation services.
Once all of your signature forms and payment in full have been received, your tax preparer will e-file your tax return.