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Ask in January, prep in February

Cranston uses the prior-year return to create a document request list for each client. The firm can send each list in January.

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A missing document workflow with a client request drafted for review.
Requests grounded in last year’s facts
Clients see exactly what to send
Packages arrive complete more often

How proactive requests work

From prior-year facts to complete packages.

  • Lists build from the returns

    Every form on last year’s return becomes an expected item this year, per client, automatically.

  • Requests go out early

    Each client gets their specific list in the portal and by email: the two W-2s and the brokerage 1099.

  • Arrivals check themselves off

    Uploads are read and matched against the list, so the outstanding view is always current.

  • The gaps get chased

    When prep starts and something is still missing, the follow-up email is already drafted with a secure upload link.

Doc request questions

Organizers ask everyone everything, which is why almost nobody fills them out. A short list of the client’s actual items gets answered.

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