Here you will find the complete list of steps to have Tandy Consulting prepare your tax returns. Our turn-around times for tax return preparation varies throughout the year. All returns are prepared on a first-in-first-out schedule.
If you need a rush job, please e-mail us in advance to confirm we can accommodate your needs.
The links below will take you to our customized, online digital form(s) for you to seamlessly and securely submit your information. All submissions are uploaded automatically to your Client Portal within 24 hours.
Tandy Consulting takes the safety and security of your data seriously. We will NEVER email your documents to lenders, vendors, bankers, lawyers, spouses, or family members.
We continue to use SmartVault for long-term secure storage. For this tax season, we're also using Stanford Tax to streamline document intake and improve turnaround time.
Use Stanford Tax during tax season for current-year tax documents and requested items.
SmartVault remains the permanent home for your tax records--organized in year-specific Income Tax folders.
Upload to Stanford Tax
Current-year tax documents, missing items we request, and anything tied to your active return.
Upload to SmartVault
Prior-year documents, notices received after filing, planning items, and general secure file sharing.
What has changed this year?
For this tax season, we are using Stanford Tax to run the active tax preparation workflow. This improves document intake, tracking, and turnaround time during peak season.
SmartVault remains our long-term secure storage system for your year-by-year Income Tax folders.
What has NOT changed?
Where do I upload my documents?
During tax season: Upload current-year tax documents through Stanford Tax using the secure link we provide.
Outside of tax season or for general items: Upload to SmartVault.
If you're unsure, upload to Stanford Tax during tax season--our team will route and store everything appropriately.
Will I need to upload documents twice?
No. Upload your documents once.
When will my documents be stored in SmartVault?
Documents uploaded during tax season through Stanford Tax will ultimately be stored in your SmartVault Income Tax folder for the applicable year as part of the completed return file set.
Is my data still secure?
Yes. We use secure platforms with encrypted transfer and access controls.
What if I upload to the wrong place?
No problem--our team will help route it.
During tax season, if you're unsure, upload to Stanford Tax so we can connect it to your active return.
Need help? If you have questions about where to upload or what to include, contact our team and we'll guide you.
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