CrossLink

crosslinktax.com
Accounting Software
Few Days

Powerful Tax Software. Built for Success.

How to Replace CrossLink

Overview

CrossLink provides tax professionals with an advanced tax software solution built for speed, accuracy, and growth. The platform offers integrated revenue opportunities and seamless integrations to help tax professionals earn more per return while eliminating manual tasks. Available in desktop, online, and hosted versions, CrossLink serves single offices, multi-office setups, franchises, and service bureaus.

Features

48 features across 28 categories

AI(2)

Tax Vision AssistAI

OCR technology that imports taxpayer identification and income information into tax returns automatically

Tax Vision Assist on Client Data & FormsAI

Apply OCR technology to extract data from client documents and forms

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Client Communication(1)

Pre-Season Letters & Organizers

Prepare pre-season client letters and tax organizers

Also in: Teamwork.com, Rocket Matter, Acuity Scheduling

Client Management(2)

Customer Portal

Client-facing portal for secure communication and document sharing

Remote SignaturePremium

Offer clients the convenience of remote signing and generate additional revenue through the CrossLink Software

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Client Services(1)

Audit Assistance & ID Theft ProtectionPremium

Provide audit assistance and identity theft protection services to clients

Communication(1)

TextLink Plus

Easily send and receive unlimited texts through the CrossLink Software with every conversation seamlessly connected to the client's tax return

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Compliance(3)

4,300 Federal and State Forms and Schedules

Access to 4,300 federal and state forms and schedules

Form Verifications

Hundreds of return verification checks for accuracy

Verify System

Verification system for tax form accuracy and compliance

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Customization(1)

CobrandingPremium

Cobranding options for franchise and service bureau customers

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Data Analysis(1)

Compare to Prior-Year Form Entry

Compare current year entries to prior year data for consistency

Data Automation(1)

Autofill Employer, Payer, and Provider Data

Automatically populate employer, payer, and provider information from EIN database

Data Import(2)

Import 4562 Assets and 8948 Transactions

Import depreciation assets and trial balance transactions

W-2 and 1099 Processing

Automated processing and import of W-2 and 1099 documents

Data Management(1)

Backup/Restore

Built-in backup and restore functionality for data protection

Data Migration(1)

Free Data Conversions

Convert data from other tax software solutions at no additional cost

Deployment(3)

Desktop Version

Traditional desktop software installation option

Hosted Version

Hosted cloud solution managed by CrossLink

Online Version

Cloud-based web application version accessible from any browser

Document Management(1)

Document Archive

Securely store critical documents and streamline workflow within the CrossLink Software with unlimited document storage

Integration(1)

Zapier Integration

Integrate tax return data into over 7,000 different types of software and tools to automate workflows and connect CRM, email, and Slack messaging

Mobile(1)

TaxPass Mobile Site

Mobile-accessible tax preparation interface

Office Management(5)

Appointment Calendar

Built-in appointment scheduling and calendar management

Management DashboardPremium

Dashboard for managing multiple offices and operations

Multi-Firm Support

Support for managing multiple tax firms within a single installation

Network-Ready

Software designed for network deployment and multi-user access

Office Configuration

Configurable office settings and preferences

Payment Processing(1)

Remote Invoicing with Payjunction

Send invoices and process payments remotely through Payjunction integration

Professional Development(1)

CrossLink Rewards

Professional badge system to demonstrate credibility and expertise to clients

Reference(1)

TheTaxBook WebLibrary

Access to TheTaxBook tax reference library

Reporting(2)

Fixed Asset Reports

Generate fixed asset reports for business returns

Multi-Year Comparison Report

Compare tax returns across 3 years for analysis

Revenue Generation(1)

Bank Product OptionsPremium

Offer bank products to clients for additional revenue

Security(1)

Multi-Factor Authentication

Enhanced security through multi-factor authentication

Support(2)

Personalized Onboarding

Personalized onboarding assistance for new users

Technical Support

Professional technical support from CrossLink's support team

Tax Filing(7)

City/Local Programs

Support for city and local tax programs in KY, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA

Export K-1s

Export K-1 forms from pass-through entities to individual returns

Federal E-file

Electronic filing capabilities for federal tax returns

Part-Year and Non-Resident State Returns

Support for part-year and non-resident state tax returns

Prior Year Programs

Access to prior year tax preparation programs

State E-file

Electronic filing capabilities for state tax returns

Unlimited Returns

Prepare unlimited 1040 series and state returns with a single license

Tax Optimization(1)

Filing Status Optimization

Automatic optimization of filing status for tax savings

Team Management(2)

Tax Preparer Configurations

Individual configuration settings for each tax preparer

Unlimited Preparers

Support unlimited tax preparers within a single account

Workflow(1)

Quick Link from Verify to Source

Quick navigation from verification items to source documents

Pricing

CrossLink 1040

$1,795 USD
  • Unlimited preparers
  • Free data conversions
  • Unlimited 1040 series returns
  • Unlimited state returns
  • Unlimited document archive
  • Personalized onboarding
  • Technical Support
  • TaxPass Mobile Site
  • TextLink Plus

CrossLink Business

$999 USD
  • Unlimited preparers
  • Free data conversions
  • Unlimited Business series returns
  • Unlimited state returns
  • Unlimited document archive
  • Personalized onboarding
  • Technical Support
  • TaxPass Mobile Site
  • TextLink Plus

CrossLink Franchise or Service Bureau

Custom
  • Management Dashboard
  • Cobranding
  • Additional pricing options available

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for CrossLink. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a CrossLink alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 48 features.

Buy CrossLink

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying CrossLink saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 48 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

6 known integrations

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