Full-Time

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Updated on 9/3/2026

Taxwell

Taxwell

51-200 employees

Digital tax filing software for professionals

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of paid experience preparing federal and state individual income tax returns.
  • Experience with e-filing processes and online tax software.
  • Working knowledge of IRS Circular 230 and applicable state tax regulations.
  • Active, unrestricted Enrolled Agent or Certified Public Accountant credential.
  • Active Preparer Tax Identification Number.
  • Legal authorization to prepare and file taxes in any applicable state where expertise is claimed.
  • Proficiency with commercial tax preparation software.
  • A private, quiet workspace with a hardwired, high-speed internet connection meeting company security standards.
  • A private, dedicated hardwired internet connection.
  • Compliance with all licensing, certification, and bonding requirements applicable to the state of residence.
  • Ability to communicate complex tax information clearly and compassionately.
  • Ability to follow defined workflows and deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced virtual environment.
  • Sound judgment, confidentiality, and integrity.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare, review, and electronically file individual federal and state income tax returns in the Form 1040 series using secure online platforms.
  • Interview clients using standardized forms and tools to gather complete and accurate financial information.
  • Communicate directly with clients through secure video and audio platforms to review returns, address questions, and obtain authorizations such as Form 8879 or state equivalents for electronic filing.
  • Request, organize, manage, and securely store tax documents, including Form 8879 or state equivalents.
  • Follow defined workflows and procedures to ensure returns are accurately prepared, reviewed, and filed in a timely manner.
  • Provide expert tax advice in plain language and explain how tax laws apply to individual client situations.
  • Research complex tax issues using trusted government and industry sources.
  • Ensure compliance with IRS Circular 230, the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, and relevant state and local laws.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and financial data.
  • Cross-train on other product lines to support other queues as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting clients in a fully remote environment.
  • Prior use of TaxAct platforms.
  • Familiarity with client onboarding and digital documentation workflows.
  • Experience with TaxAct Professional.

Taxwell combines Drake Software and TaxAct to offer digital tax filing for both tax professionals and DIY filers. It provides downloadable and cloud-based software to prepare federal and state tax returns (forms such as 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041, 990, 706) and supports e-filing, multi-state filing, practice management, and customizable client billing for professionals. For DIY users, TaxAct guides the filing process to maximize credits and refunds with straightforward software. Integrated services include Drake Pay for payments and audit defense via Protection Plus. The company serves over 90,000 tax professionals and more than 3 million DIY filers, with Drake Software serving about 70,000 firms that file over 36 million returns annually. Taxwell is owned by private equity firm Cinven and aims to deepen its position in the US tax software market by offering both professional-grade tools and consumer-friendly filing options under two established brands.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Franklin, North Carolina

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Drake launched Audit Defense on July 17, 2026, deepening post-filing monetization.
  • Drake SmartExtract beta and AI document classification launched in July and February 2026.
  • TaxAct added Xpert Full Service, Spanish support, Refund Advance, and a modern mobile app.

What critics are saying

  • TaxAct settled a Connecticut privacy case for $275,000 on August 19, 2026.
  • TaxAct's 2023 data-sharing class action cost $14.95 million before the 2026 settlement.
  • FreeTaxUSA, H&R Block, and TurboTax pressure TaxAct's pricing; state fees erase savings.

What makes Taxwell unique

  • Drake and TaxAct target professionals and DIY filers under one Cinven-backed platform.
  • Drake led 2026 CPA Practice Advisor rankings in federal, workflow, and payments.
  • Taxwell combines downloadable desktop, cloud workflows, and integrated payment, audit-defense, and document tools.

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