TaxCaddy

We understand the challenges of managing tax documents and are committed to simplifying your experience. That’s why we’re excited to introduce TaxCaddy, a solution designed to streamline handling your individual tax documents with care. For years, you’ve trusted us for tax and accounting services, and now we’re offering TaxCaddy to reduce your tax season stress. TaxCaddy makes it easier to gather your 1040 tax documents and deliver them to us, communicate with us and answer your questionnaire electronically. We believe this upgrade will enhance your experience, and we’re excited about this powerful, free solution. We think you’ll be excited too.Benefits of TaxCaddy:

1. No-Cost Solution: TaxCaddy is provided at no cost to you.
2. Convenience at your Fingertips: TaxCaddy simplifies the process by securely storing all your tax-related documents in one easy-to-access location.
3. Efficiency Redefined: TaxCaddy helps you quickly gather and organize your tax-related documents, such as W-2s and 1099s all in one location. You can submit documents by taking pictures with the TaxCaddy mobile app, uploading files, or manually entering information.
4. Real-Time Communication: You will have access to communicate directly with your Haynie tax professional, ask questions, and exchange information seamlessly.
5. Access Anytime, Anywhere: Access your documents and messages from any device with an internet connection, ensuring you’re always in control.
6. Secure Tax Document Solution: As a TaxCaddy user, your data’s security is our utmost priority. TaxCaddy offers a secure and reliable infrastructure with layers of protection. TaxCaddy ensures data security through encrypted communications, threat management, and regular penetration testing.

Important Transition Information:

By mid-January 2024, you’ll receive an email inviting you to create your TaxCaddy account. The email will contain instructions with three easy steps to get started. Please stay tuned for more detailed instructions and helpful resources in upcoming emails. We’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for you.

For individual tax returns, TaxCaddy will be your new partner for uploading and managing your documents. Rest assured that this change is designed to simplify and improve your experience.

For business tax returns, clients will continue using Canopy for document uploads, ensuring a tailored approach that meets their needs.

If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to providing you with an even better experience with TaxCaddy.

1. Explore TaxCaddy’s Features:
   1. Tax Time Simplified: TaxCaddy makes gathering and sharing tax documents with your tax professional a breeze. Let TaxCaddy retrieve your 1099s, 1098s, and W-2s automatically. Upload or snap photos of your tax documents year-round and store them with bank vault security. No more office visits. No more paper organizers. Your tax professional’s work is complicated. Your part should not be. Simplify Tax Time.
   2. You Own It: TaxCaddy is not your accounting firm’s portal. Your TaxCaddy account is yours to keep forever. You decide who to share your information with.
   3. Any Device: Respond to a document request on your office PC. Whether at home, at the office, or on the go, TaxCaddy is accessible from any device with an internet connection. View and approve your return on your tablet from the comfort of your sofa. TaxCaddy enables you to collaborate, share, and communicate with your tax professional from anywhere, on any device.
   4. Automated Document Retrieval: Link TaxCaddy to over 300 service providers to automatically fetch documents like W-2s, 1099s, and 1098s. TaxCaddy will retrieve your documents for you.
   5. Take a Photo: Use the TaxCaddy mobile app to photograph and upload documents as you receive them. Categorize them on the spot, then shred the paper. (Download TaxCaddy for iPhone on the App Store or Android on Google Play.)
   6. Upload from your PC, Mac, tablet, or phone: Download from your PC, Mac, tablet, mobile phone, Google Drive, and Dropbox to upload PDF files, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and more.

    

   We invite you to explore TaxCaddy through their guided demo to get a firsthand look at these features. Click Here to access it now. You’ll find that TaxCaddy empowers you to take control of your tax preparation process like never before.

   Important Transition Information:

   By mid-January 2024, you’ll receive an email inviting you to create your TaxCaddy account. The email will contain instructions with three easy steps to get started. Stay tuned for upcoming emails where we’ll provide more insights and guidance to ensure your successful transition and simplify your tax experience.

    

   For business tax returns, clients will continue using Canopy for document uploads, ensuring a tailored approach that meets their needs.

    

TaxCaddy is an exciting new solution that simplifies tax time by allowing you to collaborate with your tax professional more efficiently than ever before. To ensure a smooth and stress-free transition, we’ve prepared onboarding instructions in three easy steps to familiarize yourself with how to get started once you receive your TaxCaddy invitation email. Let’s take a look:

Step 1: Sign Up

In mid-January, you will receive a TaxCaddy invitation email from your tax professional. When you receive the invitation email, click the Sign Up Free button. Create a password, select your three security questions, and follow the steps to create your TaxCaddy account.

Step 2: Connect

Log in to your TaxCaddy account and accept your tax professional’s connection request. Accepting the connection request allows your tax professional to send you messages and requests, see your tax documents, send you letters, and upload your tax return for your review.

Step 3: Begin

Your spouse or a financial advisor can be added as an additional user and granted access to your TaxCaddy account anytime. You can link to your banks and brokerages and let TaxCaddy automatically retrieve your tax documents if you choose. Install the TaxCaddy app for iPhone or Android to take photographs of paper documents as you receive them.

Need Help?

For detailed instructions on getting started, visit the Help Center. If you encounter any issues during the onboarding process or need technical support, click the Help Center at the top of taxcaddy.com or email support@taxcaddy.com.

We appreciate your trust in Haynie & Company and are committed to ensuring this transition is seamless for you. TaxCaddy is designed to simplify your tax document management, and we’re confident you’ll find it a valuable tool for your tax needs. We look forward to working together to make this tax season your smoothest yet.

The time has come! We’re excited to invite you to TaxCaddy, our innovative solution designed to make your tax preparation experience as effortless and efficient as possible.

Getting Started with TaxCaddy

1. Check Your Inbox: You should have received an invitation email from TaxCaddy. Please check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case) for this important email.
2. Set Up Your Account: Follow the link in the invitation email to set up your TaxCaddy account.
3. Secure Login: During setup, you’ll have 14 days to create a secure password and set up two-factor authentication, ensuring the utmost security for your personal information. If you do not set up your password within 14 days, a new email notification will inform you that the link is expiring soon. Use the link in that email to request a new one.
4. Familiarize Yourself with the Dashboard: Once logged in, take a moment to explore the TaxCaddy dashboard. Here, you’ll find various tools and features to manage your tax documents and communicate with us.
5. Upload Your Documents: Start by uploading your tax documents. TaxCaddy’s intuitive interface makes uploading, categorizing, and managing your files easy.
6. Stay Connected: TaxCaddy allows for seamless communication with us. Feel free to send messages or queries directly through the platform.
7. Access Anytime, Anywhere: With TaxCaddy’s mobile app, you can manage your taxes on the go, providing convenience and flexibility.

We are excited to bring you this powerful tool, and we are confident TaxCaddy will enhance your tax preparation experience. Our team is here to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to TaxCaddy. If you need technical support or assistance, visit the Help Center at taxcaddy.com, or you can reach out directly at support@taxcaddy.com.

If you did not receive a TaxCaddy invite but would like one, please fill out the online request form below.

Request TaxCaddy Invite

Thank you for accepting our invitation to our new client collaboration platform, TaxCaddy. Please follow these steps to ensure your TaxCaddy account is properly set up. For technical support and troubleshooting assistance, click the Help Center at the top of taxcaddy.com or email support@taxcaddy.com.

1. CONNECT – Log in to your TaxCaddy account, navigate to the Overview screen, and click the Accept Connection button to establish a connection with our firm. Learn more about connecting.
2. ADD AUTHORIZED USERS – To provide access to your spouse or others, click your name in the top right corner and then Settings. Click Additional User Account and enter their information. They will receive an invitation email to create a linked account with the same steps you have already completed. Learn more about adding additional user accounts..
3. DOWNLOAD & USE THE TAXCADDY MOBILE APP – The TaxCaddy mobile app can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store or Google Play. It provides a convenient way to access your information and communicate with us directly from your mobile phone. Learn more about the TaxCaddy mobile app.
4. PROVIDE YOUR TAX INFORMATION – In your TaxCaddy account, you’ll find a Tax Questionnaire and a Document Request List.
5. PROVIDE DOCUMENTS BY
   1. Setting up “Smart Links” with your financial institutions to automatically retrieve tax documents is optional. As documents become available, they will be automatically retrieved and placed in your TaxCaddy account. Learn more about Smart Links
   2. Photoscanning the document with the TaxCaddy mobile app.
   3. Uploading files.
   4. Manually entering form information. Learn more about documents.
6. COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE – Provide answers to the Questionnaire by navigating to the TaxCaddy Questionnaire. Learn more about the questionnaire.
7. SEND & RECEIVE MESSAGES – Ask questions and provide answers in TaxCaddy’s Messages tab on the navigation bar to ensure we have the information we need to prepare your return. Learn more about messages.
8. REQUEST SUPPORT – If you have technical questions about your TaxCaddy account or you’re experiencing trouble accessing your account (e.g., if you forgot your password), the TaxCaddy support team is just an email away. Learn more about getting help.

We’re excited about this powerful solution and think you will be, too. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions.

For business tax returns, clients will continue using Canopy for document uploads, ensuring a tailored approach that meets their needs.