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Whether you prefer the speed of Desktop or the freedom of Online, CrossLink 1040 and CrossLink Business adapt to your needs.

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Find the Right Fit for Your Tax Business

CrossLink 1040

Effortless Tax Preparation for Individuals and Small Businesses.

Designed to streamline your workflow and increase productivity during tax season, CrossLink 1040 is the trusted choice for professional tax preparers.

Available in Two Versions:

Desktop: Installed locally for reliable, high-speed performance. Ideal for preparers working in a single location.

Online: Cloud-based access for anytime, anywhere flexibility. Perfect for remote work or multi-location teams.

Key features, integrations, and revenue opportunities

Key features
Work-in-Progress Screen/Dashboard for instant status of tax returns, IRS acknowledgements, and rejects
Point-and-Shoot Error Correction™ takes you directly to errors for quick fixes
Multiple input modes including interview-based and forms-based
Multiple drains to the IRS each day
Real-time processing with industry-leading banks

Integrations
Bank Product integrations with industry-leading banking partners.
Zapier integration for automating your business.
PayJunction integration for easy payment processing
Tax Vision Assist™ for importing documents with our OCR technology

Revenue opportunities
Audit assistance provided by Audit Allies
Identity protection provided by iPROTECT
Remote Signature Service
ERO add-on
e-file revenue

Desktop system requirements:
Hard Drive Space: 1 GB
Memory: 1 GB
Operating Systems: Windows 10 and Windows 11 (some peripheral features may not work on Windows 11 Home edition)
Check Printing: HP compatible Laser Printer which supports Printer Control Language (PCL) 6 or higher

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Advanced Tools for Complex Business Tax Returns

CrossLink Business

Advanced Tools for Complex Business Tax Returns

Whether it’s corporations, partnerships, or trusts, CrossLink Business simplifies the most intricate tax scenarios with precision and speed.

Available in Two Versions:

Desktop: Powerful software designed for heavy workloads and offline use.

Online: Secure, cloud-based access for collaborative work and remote teams.

CrossLink Business requires users to have an active CrossLink 1040 license.

Key features, integrations, and revenue opportunities

Key features
Work-in-Progress Screen/Dashboard for instant status of tax returns, IRS acknowledgements, and rejects
Point-and-Shoot Error Correction™ takes you directly to errors for quick fixes
Multiple connections to the IRS each day

Integrations
Zapier integration for automating your business.
PayJunction integration for easy payment processing
Tax Vision Assist™ for importing documents with our OCR technology

Revenue opportunities
Remote Signature Service
e-file revenue

Interested in CrossLink Business?

Trusted by thousands of professionals since 1989.

“I have been using CrossLink for the past 10 years. The software is very user friendly, and the customer service and technical support are exceptional.”

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Feature
CrossLink 1040 Desktop
CrossLink 1040 Online
CrossLink Business Desktop
CrossLink Business Online
Best For
Individual tax preparers
Individual preparers needing cloud access
Businesses handling complex returns
Businesses needing cloud access for complex returns
Access
Desktop-based
Cloud-based, accessible on multiple devices
Desktop-based
Cloud-based, accessible on multiple devices
Return Types
Individual Returns (1040)
Individual Returns (1040)
Business & corporate returns
Business & corporate returns
e-filing Capabilities
Included for individual returns
Included for individual returns
e-filing support for business returns
e-filing support for business returns
Multi-user Support
Multi-preparer desktop support
Multi-user cloud access from any location
Multi-preparer desktop support
Cloud-based, multi-preparer access
Compliance Tools
Point-and-Shoot Error Correction™ for returns
Point-and-Shoot Error Correction™ plus real-time updates for regulatory compliance
Point-and-Shoot Error Correction™ for all return types
Point-and-Shoot Error Correction™ plus real-time updates for regulatory compliance
Client Communication Tools
Integrated, secure tools for instant client communication from directly inside the software via TextLink™ and TaxPass Mobile Solution
Reporting & Analytics
Built-in custom reporting
Cloud-based custom analytics and reporting
Built-in custom reporting
Cloud-based custom analytics and reporting
Support & Training
Custom on-boarding and training, support options, and access to knowledge base articles, CrossLink University courses, and training resources

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Remote Signature
Offer clients the convenience of remote signing — and generate additional revenue — all through the CrossLink Software.
Remote Signature request sent to client.
Remote Signature request received.
Send client’s tax return for processing.
Document Archive
Securely store critical documents and streamline your workflow — all within the CrossLink Software.
TextLink Plus
Easily send and receive unlimited texts through the CrossLink Software, with every conversation seamlessly connected to the client’s tax return.

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