For Tax Preparers & EAs

Stop answering "where did this number come from?"

Every return you prepare deserves an audit trail your clients can actually read. BasilTax generates it automatically from the documents you already have — and gives clients a self-service portal so they stop calling you.

The preparer's dilemma

You do great work. But after filing season, the phone keeps ringing.

Without BasilTax

  • Client calls: "What's line 16? I don't understand it."
  • You spend 15 min per client explaining basic numbers
  • IRS notice arrives → you reconstruct from memory
  • Client feels uninformed → switches preparers next year

With BasilTax

  • Client opens their portal → finds the answer instantly
  • You reclaim hours every week in post-season
  • IRS notice → client pulls up the source in minutes
  • Client feels empowered → stays with you for years

Works alongside your existing tools

BasilTax doesn't replace your tax software. It adds a verification and communication layer on top.

Drake Software
Lacerte
ProConnect Tax
UltraTax CS
TaxSlayer Pro
Any other software

Prepare and file with your preferred software. Then upload the source documents to BasilTax for verification and client delivery.

What you deliver to every client

A branded verification package that makes you look indispensable.

Audit-ready PDF

A downloadable document tracing every return line to source documents with page numbers and confidence scores.

Self-service Q&A portal

Clients ask questions in plain English and get answers citing their actual documents. They stop calling you.

Shareable verification link

One branded URL per client. They can revisit anytime — during tax season or years later if they get a notice.

Questions from preparers

How can I use BasilTax with my existing clients?

After filing a client's return, upload their source documents to BasilTax. The platform generates an audit trail linking every return line to its source. Share the branded portal link with your client as a deliverable.

Do I need to change my existing tax software?

No. BasilTax works alongside Drake, Lacerte, ProConnect, UltraTax, and any other preparation tool. You prepare and file as usual, then add BasilTax as a verification layer.

Can I charge clients for this?

Absolutely. Most preparers offer it as a $50–$150 "audit readiness" or "return verification" add-on. Clients see it as insurance against IRS notices and a way to understand what they signed.

What about client data security?

All SSNs and PII are redacted before AI processing. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, never sold or shared. See our security page for full details.

What if I have a multi-preparer practice?

Our Firm plan supports multiple team members with role-based access, a shared client dashboard, and full white-labeling. See the firm page for details.

Try it with your very first client

Upload one client's documents. See the audit trail. Share the portal. No credit card needed.

Get started free