How to Build Your Own CrossLink
Replace CrossLink with a custom build. Powerful Tax Software. Built for Success.
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 48 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 48 features
Tax Filing(7 features)
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
+2 more in this category
Office Management(5 features)
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
Compliance(3 features)
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
Deployment(3 features)
Traditional desktop software installation option
Hosted cloud solution managed by CrossLink
Cloud-based web application version accessible from any browser
AI(2 features)
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 Management(2 features)
Client-facing portal for secure communication and document sharing
Offer clients the convenience of remote signing and generate additional revenue through the CrossLink Software
Data Import(2 features)
Import depreciation assets and trial balance transactions
Automated processing and import of W-2 and 1099 documents
Reporting(2 features)
Generate fixed asset reports for business returns
Compare tax returns across 3 years for analysis
Cost Calculator
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