Home dashboard
The home page is your at-a-glance view. When you sign in, you’ll see exactly what your accountant is waiting on, what’s coming up, and what’s already done.
The greeting
A short message at the top tells you the day and how many things need your attention. If everything is on track, it simply says nothing needs your attention right now.
[Screenshot: Greeting with “You have 3 things to handle — 1 is urgent”]
Needs your attention
The biggest section on the page lists the things waiting on you. Each card shows:
- What it is — a signature, a document request, a payment, a message, or a questionnaire
- A badge like URGENT, OVERDUE, or DUE FRIDAY
- A short description of what your accountant is asking for
- A button that takes you straight to the right page to act on it
[Screenshot: Stack of attention cards — signature, document request, invoice]
Cards are sorted by urgency. Overdue and urgent items appear first, then due-soon, then everything else. The same list also drives the badges in the sidebar so you always know what’s pending.
Quick uploads from the dashboard
If your accountant has requested a specific document, the card for it has an Upload button right inside. Click it, pick the file, and it goes straight to the right place — you don’t have to dig through folders.
Your engagements
Below the attention cards, you’ll see a progress view of your active tax engagements. Each engagement (for example, your 2024 individual return) shows the stages it’s moving through:
- Gathering
- Preparation
- Review
- Signing
- Filing
A bar fills as each stage completes. Hover any stage to see the name. Click an engagement to open the full details.
[Screenshot: Engagement progress stepper]
If your accountant has flagged a problem — for example, missing documents — you’ll see it noted on the card.
Recent activity
On the right side, a short timeline shows the latest few things that have happened: a document uploaded, a message sent, a payment received. It’s a quick way to see momentum without opening each section.
[Screenshot: Recent activity timeline]
Your team
Right below recent activity, you’ll see who’s working on your engagement — names, roles, and a quick link to message them. You don’t need to remember email addresses; you can start a conversation from there.
Stay-organized reminder
A small dark card encourages you to turn on email and text reminders so you don’t miss a signature or deadline. One click takes you to your notification settings.
First visit experience
If this is your very first sign-in, the home page looks a little different — it welcomes you, explains what to expect, and points you to the first thing your accountant wants you to do (usually signing an engagement letter or filling out a questionnaire).
All done
When everything is handled, the attention area swaps to an “all done” message. You’ll still see your engagement progress, recent activity, and team contact info — but you’re caught up.
Tips
- Check the home page first thing. It’s the fastest way to know what’s needed without scrolling through every section.
- Use the sidebar badges as a shortcut. Red dots next to Messages, Documents, or Signatures mean there’s something waiting on you.
- Turn on email reminders. If you only sign in occasionally, the reminders nudge you before a deadline slips.
What’s next
- Documents — when the dashboard points you to a document request
- Signatures — when something needs your signature
- Billing and payments — when an invoice is due
- Messages — when your accountant wants a quick reply