Full-Time

1040 Tax Preparation Xpert

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.
  • Proven experience with e-filing processes and online tax software.
  • Strong 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; TaxAct Professional experience is a plus.
  • Access to a private, quiet workspace with a hardwired, high-speed internet connection meeting company security standards.
  • Willingness to obtain a private, dedicated hardwired internet connection if needed.
  • Ability to meet all licensing, certification, and bonding requirements applicable to the state of residence.
  • Ability to deliver complex information clearly and compassionately.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, virtual environment while following defined workflows and deadlines.
  • 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 necessary e-filing authorizations such as Form 8879 or state equivalents.
  • Request, organize, and manage tax documents, including sending and receiving Form 8879 or state equivalents and securely storing relevant client documentation.
  • Follow defined workflows and procedures to ensure returns are accurately prepared, reviewed, and filed in a timely manner.
  • Provide expert tax advice in plain, everyday language and explain how tax laws apply to each client’s situation.
  • 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.
  • Support other product queues as needed after cross-training on additional product lines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting clients in a 100% remote environment.
  • Prior use of TaxAct platforms.
  • Familiarity with client onboarding and digital documentation workflows.

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

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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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