CrossLink
crosslinktax.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
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Features
48 features across 28 categories
AI(2)
OCR technology that imports taxpayer identification and income information into tax returns automatically
Apply OCR technology to extract data from client documents and forms
Client Communication(1)
Prepare pre-season client letters and tax organizers
Client Management(2)
Client-facing portal for secure communication and document sharing
Offer clients the convenience of remote signing and generate additional revenue through the CrossLink Software
Client Services(1)
Provide audit assistance and identity theft protection services to clients
Communication(1)
Easily send and receive unlimited texts through the CrossLink Software with every conversation seamlessly connected to the client's tax return
Compliance(3)
Access to 4,300 federal and state forms and schedules
Hundreds of return verification checks for accuracy
Verification system for tax form accuracy and compliance
Customization(1)
Cobranding options for franchise and service bureau customers
Data Analysis(1)
Compare current year entries to prior year data for consistency
Data Automation(1)
Automatically populate employer, payer, and provider information from EIN database
Data Import(2)
Import depreciation assets and trial balance transactions
Automated processing and import of W-2 and 1099 documents
Data Management(1)
Built-in backup and restore functionality for data protection
Data Migration(1)
Convert data from other tax software solutions at no additional cost
Deployment(3)
Traditional desktop software installation option
Hosted cloud solution managed by CrossLink
Cloud-based web application version accessible from any browser
Document Management(1)
Securely store critical documents and streamline workflow within the CrossLink Software with unlimited document storage
Integration(1)
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)
Mobile-accessible tax preparation interface
Office Management(5)
Built-in appointment scheduling and calendar management
Dashboard for managing multiple offices and operations
Support for managing multiple tax firms within a single installation
Software designed for network deployment and multi-user access
Configurable office settings and preferences
Payment Processing(1)
Send invoices and process payments remotely through Payjunction integration
Professional Development(1)
Professional badge system to demonstrate credibility and expertise to clients
Reference(1)
Access to TheTaxBook tax reference library
Reporting(2)
Generate fixed asset reports for business returns
Compare tax returns across 3 years for analysis
Revenue Generation(1)
Offer bank products to clients for additional revenue
Security(1)
Enhanced security through multi-factor authentication
Support(2)
Personalized onboarding assistance for new users
Professional technical support from CrossLink's support team
Tax Filing(7)
Support for city and local tax programs in KY, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA
Export K-1 forms from pass-through entities to individual returns
Electronic filing capabilities for federal tax returns
Support for part-year and non-resident state tax returns
Access to prior year tax preparation programs
Electronic filing capabilities for state tax returns
Prepare unlimited 1040 series and state returns with a single license
Tax Optimization(1)
Automatic optimization of filing status for tax savings
Team Management(2)
Individual configuration settings for each tax preparer
Support unlimited tax preparers within a single account
Workflow(1)
Quick navigation from verification items to source documents
Pricing
CrossLink 1040
- ✓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
- ✓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
- ✓Management Dashboard
- ✓Cobranding
- ✓Additional pricing options available
Cost Calculator
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Buying CrossLink saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
6 known integrations