Client Onboarding

Get new tax clients set up, verified, and ready to work without chasing paperwork across email threads.

51 hrs
Time saved/month
13
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Client onboarding at tax practices involves manually collecting intake forms, verifying documents, and entering client data into multiple systems. This repetitive work creates delays, duplicate data entry, and frequent follow-ups when documents are incomplete.

Automation captures client information through a web form, validates all required documents automatically, and syncs data directly into accounting and CRM systems. The result is faster onboarding, fewer follow-ups, and clients ready for tax work in 1-2 days instead of 5-7.

Key features
Capture client intake information through an online form instead of email attachments
Validate document completeness automatically and request missing files without manual review
Sync client data to accounting software and CRM in real time, eliminating duplicate entry
Organize documents in cloud storage by category without manual folder creation
Send confirmation emails automatically once all requirements are met
Track onboarding status and flag incomplete submissions for follow-up

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. New Client Inquiry Receivedtrigger

Client submits contact form or inquiry via website or email. The automation detects the new inquiry and initiates the onboarding flow.

2. Send Intake Form

An automated message sends a link intake form directly to the client. The form captures all required client information and document upload fields in one step.

3. Validate Submitted Documents

The automation reviews the submitted documents to confirm all required files are present and legible. If documents are missing or unclear, the automation sends an automated follow-up request.

4. Organize Documents

Submitted documents are automatically organized into a client folder, sorted by document type (ID, tax returns, financial statements).

5. Create Client Record

Client data submission is automatically mapped and created as a new contact record, eliminating manual data entry.

6. Create Contact

The same client data is automatically created as a new contact and linked.

7. Send Confirmation Email

An automated confirmation email is sent to the client confirming receipt of all documents and providing next steps for tax preparation.

8. Log Onboarding Complete

The onboarding status is updated to mark the client as fully onboarded and ready for tax work.

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Estimated Time Saving
51hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:13 Companies

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