TAX PREPARATION · FOR CPA FIRMS

US-Trained Tax Preparers. Your Oversight.

Dedicated offshore tax professionals who prepare individual, business, partnership and non-profit returns in your software - Drake, ProConnect, UltraTax, Lacerte, CCH, TurboTax Pro. You review and sign. We do the prep work.

PTIN-Trained Preparers 24–48 Hr Turnaround Your Software Since 2007 4.8★on G2
10000+
Returns Prepared
100+
CPA Firms Served
19+
Years in Business
4
Global Regions
RETURN TYPES

Returns We Prepare

From straightforward individual returns to complex multi-state partnership filings, our preparers are trained across every major return type your firm handles.

Form 1040: Individual

Federal individual income tax returns including Schedules A, B, C, D, E and F. W-2 earners, self-employed, rental income, investment activity and itemised deductions.

Form 1120 / 1120S: C-Corp & S-Corp

Corporate income tax returns for C-Corporations and S-Corporations. Includes multi-state apportionment, built-in gains, shareholder K-1 generation and officer compensation schedules.

Form 1065: Partnership

Partnership and LLC returns including partner K-1 packages, Section 754 elections, depreciation recapture, tiered partnership structures and multi-state composite filings.

Form 990: Non-Profit

Tax-exempt organization information returns including Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF and 990-T. Schedule H hospital community benefit reporting, grant schedules and public support test calculations.

State & Multi-State Returns

Standalone state returns and multi-state allocations for individuals, corporations and pass-throughs across all 50 states. Includes nexus analysis support, apportionment schedules and composite returns.

Extensions & Amended Returns

Timely filing of automatic extension forms (4868, 7004, 8868) to eliminate penalties. Amended return preparation on Forms 1040-X, 1120-X and 1065 with complete explanation statements.

Specialized Seats

Need Something this Tax Season?

Beyond core seats, Finsmart offers specialized seats for tax, cleanup projects, and workflow automation — all on the same transparent, no-contract model.

Tax Associate Seat

Full-time, dedicated Tax Preparer. Works in your tools. Reports to you.

$3200 /month
  • Input basic Form 1040 data from client-provided documents
  • Input Form 1120S (S-Corp) and Form 1065 (Partnership) using client-provided P&L and Balance Sheet
  • Prepare FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) for foreign bank account reporting
  • Generate a missing documents list by comparing current-year records with prior-year returns
  • Provide daily progress updates and maintain accurate time tracking
  • Conduct basic quality checks for data accuracy
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Tax Senior Seat

Scale your tax department with skilled professionals who deliver accuracy, insight, and control.

$4500 /month

Project-based - no monthly minimum

  • Prepare detailed workpapers for individual and business tax returns
  • Individual & Estates: 1040, 1040NR, 1041, 706 (Estate)
  • Business Entities: 1120 (C-Corp), 1120S, 1065, 5471/5472 (Foreign Ownership)
  • Non-Profits: 990, 990EZ
  • Prepare book-to-tax adjustments (AJEs) for accurate tax reporting
  • Analyze tax returns, and identify discrepancies by comparing prior-year tax returns
  • Assist with estimated tax calculations
  • Direct client interaction for missing documents and/or clarifications (if required)
  • Initial review of tax returns prepared by others (if required)
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Tax Manager Seat

Lead with confidence. Ensure every return is reviewed, compliant, and ready to file.

$6000 /month
  • Deliver a ready-to-file tax return in compliance with laws and regulations
  • Perform detailed review of tax work papers and provision calculations completed by other associates
  • Conduct thorough tax research and provide recommendations to CPA (no direct deliverables or tax advisory to clients)
  • Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to the tax team
  • Communicate with clients directly and provide a tax return walkthrough (if required)
  • Track project status, work assignment for team, client service opportunities, and other significant matters (as required)
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Software Proficiency

We Work In Your Tax Software

No new platform to buy or learn. Our preparers are trained and proficient in all major professional tax applications - working directly inside your existing system.

Intuit ProConnect

Cloud Tax Software

UltraTax CS

Thomson Reuters

Drake

Drake Tax Software

CCH Axcess / ProSystem fx

Wolters Kluwer

TurboTax Business / ProSeries

ProSeries / TurboTax

Lacerte Tax

Complex Returns

Client Types

Tax Prep for Every Client Your Firm Serves

Our preparers are trained in the tax implications of each industry - from food cost deductions to e-commerce sales tax to nonprofit Form 990.

How It Works

Tax Prep Capacity Ready Before the Season Starts

We onboard fast so your team is fully staffed when the volume hits - not scrambling to train someone in February.

Step 01

Match Your Preparer

We match based on return types, software stack, and volume. Dedicated preparers - not a shared queue.

Step 02

Firm Standards Onboarding

Your preparer learns your review workflow, client communication style, and quality standards before the first return.

Step 03

Supervised First Returns

First batch of returns reviewed together. We verify accuracy, format, and compliance before your preparer works independently.

Step 04

Full Season Delivery

Your preparer handles the full season workflow. Returns delivered for your review on the timeline you set.

Scalable Capacity

Tax Season Capacity: Scale from 5 to 500 Returns

Start Small, Grow Fast

Start with a single dedicated preparer for small-season overflow. Add preparers mid-season as your queue grows — no long-term contracts required.

Peak-Season Surge Support

March–April crunch? Deploy additional preparers for 8–16 weeks only. Reduce headcount after the filing deadline without any severance or HR complexity.

Year-Round Preparers Available

For firms with year-round return volume — extensions, amended returns, state filings — keep a dedicated preparer active 12 months for uninterrupted throughput.

Volume Pricing Available

Firms processing 100+ returns per season qualify for volume seat pricing. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your return mix and timeline.

Returns Capacity — By Firm Size

Solo / Small Firm 5–50 returns
1 dedicated preparer
Mid-Size Firm 50–200 returns
2–4 dedicated preparers
Large / Regional Firm 200–500+ returns
5–10+ dedicated preparers
24hr
Avg. turnaround
16+
Years tax expertise
Why Finsmart for Tax Prep

Seasonal Capacity Without Seasonal Headaches

Hiring seasonal tax staff is expensive, slow, and risky. Finsmart gives you trained, dedicated preparers ready before the season starts.

Global Accounting Talent

Access skilled offshore accounting professionals across different levels and specializations.

Process Discipline

Structured onboarding, SOP alignment, and clear operating practices.

Modern Tech

Professionals comfortable with leading accounting platforms, automation, and evolving AI-assisted workflows.

Embedded Delivery

Talent works within your systems, processes, and communication rhythm.

Bench Strength

Continuity and replacement support when requirements change.

Built to Scale

Start with one Seat and expand across roles, levels, and finance functions.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

Common Questions

Tax Preparation FAQs

Yes. Every Finsmart tax preparer holds an active PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) issued by the IRS. They complete annual continuing education covering federal tax law updates, ethics and the specific return types they prepare. Our training programme is structured around IRS Publication 17 and the tax software proficiency standards required by US CPA firms.
We work inside your existing document infrastructure: SmartVault, ShareFile, Dropbox Business, Google Drive, or any secure client portal your firm already uses. Our preparers never receive documents via personal email. All access is role-based, logged and governed by an NDA signed at the start of the engagement. We can also operate within your workflow management software (Canopy, Financial Cents, Karbon) if that's where your queue lives.
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from the point all source documents are received and complete. Straightforward 1040s are typically ready within 24 hours. Complex business returns (large partnerships, multi-state S-Corps, consolidated 1120 groups) may take 48–72 hours and are quoted individually. Your dedicated preparer follows the priority queue you set, so high-priority returns are always processed first.
Yes. All returns are prepared under your firm's EFIN and your supervising CPA's PTIN. Finsmart works behind the scenes. Clients never interact with our team and are never aware of us. Your firm's name, branding and credentials appear on every return. This is a true white-label engagement from day one.
Absolutely. Many of our CPA firm clients keep a dedicated tax preparer engaged year-round to handle extended returns, amended filings, quarterly estimated payments, state-only returns and tax planning work that doesn't stop in May. Year-round engagement is billed at the same monthly seat rate, with no premium for off-season months.
Revisions are included as part of the preparation engagement, so there is no per-revision charge. Your CPA's review comments are actioned by the preparer within the same business day. Once you approve the revised draft, the preparer marks it ready for e-file. Our goal is a clean, review-ready return on first submission, but revisions are always handled at no additional cost.

Need One Seat or Broader Capacity?

Let's identify where capacity is constrained and build the right solution - whether that starts with one Accounting Seat or grows across multiple roles.

NDA on Every Preparer
7-Day Deployment
CPA-Supervised
Seasonal Flex