Intuit TaxLink Makes Communication And Document Transfer With Your Accountant A Snap

Ryan Whitwam for AndroidPolice writes: Tax season is upon us, but don't get too down about it just yet. The new Intuit TaxLink app might make it slightly less awful. This is an app that makes communication and document transfer with your accountant faster and easier. Of course, you need to have an accountant first.

 

In order to use this app, your accountant must be an Intuit Online user, and will invite you to use the service. Then you can install the app and get things in order. Intuit TaxLink lets you take pictures of the relevant documents, like W-2s and 1099s and have them sent right to your accountant. You can also view the status of your return through the app as it is being worked on.

 

The app looks mostly well-designed with a slide-out navigation menu and tabs. Although, there is a legacy menu button of shame. The app is free to use on your end, though.
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NOTE: This app works with the Intuit Tax Online mobile app to give you access to secure communication and collaboration tools with your accountant. This initial release does not support tablet devices. *** Please Note: Your accountant must be an “Intuit Tax Online” user and must you invite you to download and use the TaxLink app. ***

Intuit TaxLink saves you time when providing all your tax documents to your accountant. It also allows you to send and receive secure messages back and forth. Your accountant can also share a PDF of your return for review within the TaxLink app.

Upload tax documents in a snap - it’s as easy as snapping a picture on your phone to send documents like W-2’s and 1099s to your accountant. In minutes, you can take the photos, upload them directly to TaxLink, and then get on with your busy day.

Get real time updates on your tax return - as the accountant is working on the return and updating the status, you’ll receive a message whenever the status changes. If the accountant needs something from you, you’ll know right away because you’ll get a message from TaxLink.

COLLABORATE…. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
• Take pictures of your documents and upload them
• Access your entire list of documents and view each document on your screen
• Add new documents to your list
• Exchange secure messages with your accountant
• Review your return

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