Start by downloading a PDF copy of the client's tax return.
Drag-and-drop the return into Liscio. Liscio accurately pairs each return with the appropriate client.
Once you confirm the recipients and set the due date, Liscio guides your clients through every step of their return. This process includes reviewing their Federal and State returns, signing the necessary documents, and making any required payments.
Liscio automatically places electronic signature fields on Forms 8879 and State forms, as applicable.
Liscio gives clients the ability to make tax payments directly online or print their payment vouchers, ensuring a smooth and secure payment process.
Liscio extracts and creates an automatic summary of upcoming estimates for the client with dates and payment vouchers.
Liscio’s automatic reminders take the burden off tax professionals from having to remind clients of payments. Clients receive projected tax estimates and automatic reminder messages two weeks before each deadline, with direct links to payment pages.
$5 per return, $7 per return with knowledge-based authentication. You only pay if the client accepts the return. You get unlimited resends until the client accepts the final return.
According to the IRS, identity verification is not a one-time event; it must be conducted every time a taxpayer electronically signs these forms. However, there are two exceptions to this rule. First, if the taxpayer signs the form in person with the Electronic Return Originator (ERO), identity verification is not required. Second, if the taxpayer has an established multi-year business relationship with the ERO, meaning the ERO has previously prepared tax returns for the taxpayer and has already verified their identity, further verification is not needed for subsequent filings. For more details, you can refer to the IRS guidance here.
Yes. You control which returns are sent using KBA and which aren’t.
If a client cannot pass KBA, Liscio offers a simple alternative. The client can print the return, sign manually, use Liscio’s scanner app to scan the signed form, and send it to their tax preparer through Liscio.
Liscio offers the option for taxpayers to electronically sign from the same device and same login. This option includes a discrete set of KBA questions for each signer, should you elect to activate KBA before any such clients signing.
No. In addition to offering online payment links to the appropriate government websites, as applicable, Liscio also offers the option for the client to print out the vouchers for offline payment.
No. Liscio does not collect money from clients. Clients pay the government and their accountants outside of Liscio.
Yes. Liscio sends reminders so you don’t have to. Liscio also offers text-based reminders when getting an immediate response from the client is needed.
Yes. Liscio automatically stores a copy of the signed return in Liscio Vault for easy access by the client.
We maintain a copy of the client’s income tax return indefinitely unless it is deleted by the Firm. This allows clients to retrieve their documents without having to interrupt the firm.
Yes. Liscio integrates with multiple DMS systems including SmartVault, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Google Drive.
Liscio offers the option for taxpayers to electronically sign from the same device and same login. This option includes a discrete set of KBA questions for each signer, should you elect to activate KBA before any such clients signing.
The tax delivery feature charges the firm after the client indicates they have reviewed and accepted the tax return. Any corrections made before the client’s acceptance do not incur any cost to the firm.