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Tax return review checklist for accountants

Learn how to use our Tax Return Review Checklist to ensure thorough, consistent client file reviews and faster, error-free lodgements.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

We’ve created a Tax Return Review Checklist to help your team follow a consistent, thorough process when reviewing client files in TaxTank. It’s designed to reduce back-and-forth, catch missing items early, and make tax time smoother for both you and your clients.

This checklist is ideal for use after a client clicks the “Review” button in their account, signalling they’re ready for you to begin work on their return.

Why use the checklist?

  • Streamlines review steps across your firm

  • Ensures all Tanks and transactions are reviewed

  • Helps with file preparation before lodging in Xero

  • Improves turnaround time and reduces error

How to use it in your firm

  1. Use it as a reference during tax review consultations and file prep

  2. Embed the steps into your tax return workflow or task management system

  3. Train your team to follow it consistently

💡 Tip: Combine this checklist with a shared folder structure (e.g. Spare Tank setup) and regular client check-ins to keep everything running smoothly.

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