CASE STUDY

Empowering a Family Firm: How Soraban Helped Betts Tax Services' Increase Completed Tax Returns by 13%

Company Profile

Client: Betts Tax Services
Size: Small Firm, 300 returns/yr
Softwares Used: Intuit ProSeries, Karbon, GruntWorks, SmartVault
Location: California

Background

Betts Tax Services is a family-owned accounting firm that serves a diverse range of clients, from individual taxpayers to small businesses. Before implementing Soraban, the firm relied heavily on SmartVault and manual processes to manage client documentation. This led to numerous workflow inefficiencies and a disjointed client experience during tax season.

With over 300 returns processed annually on ProSeries, Betts Tax Services needed a solution that would streamline document collection, reduce manual follow-ups, and provide a consistent system for managing client needs.

Challenges Before Soraban

Prior to Soraban, Betts Tax Services faced significant challenges that affected both the firm’s operations and client satisfaction. One major issue was the inability to efficiently track document submissions, leading to confusion for both clients and staff.

They send us documents bit by bit – a W-2 today, then a 1099 the next day. I never know when they're actually finished.

Why Soraban

Betts Tax Services sought a solution that could integrate document management, automate client communications, and reduce manual tracking efforts. After evaluating various platforms, they chose Soraban due to its intuitive interface, strong automation capabilities that included prior year data, and seamless integration with existing tools. Soraban’s flexibility made it the perfect fit for handling both standard and complex client workflows.

The Implementation

The implementation of Soraban was well-supported, with a focus on customizing the system to fit Betts Tax Services’ unique requirements. The Soraban team worked closely with the firm to:

  • Set up customized questionnaires to manage & prompt for specific document submissions.
  • Create a unified system for tracking client interactions and reminders.
  • Train staff on how to utilize the platform’s full capabilities, ensuring a smooth transition.

With Soraban in place, Betts Tax Services was able to eliminate many of the manual processes that previously caused delays and confusion.

Results and Impact

Since adopting Soraban, Betts Tax Services has experienced notable improvements in efficiency and client satisfaction:

Enhanced Organization: Soraban’s ability to track document submissions in real-time ensured that the team could begin working on returns as soon as all required files were received.

Karbon Integration: With’s Soraban’s integration into Karbon, they were able to more efficiently track project status.

I love the Karbon integration; when clients submit their documents, I get a notification that allows me to kick off the process without needing to check statuses in Sorban.

More Completed Returns: With the efficiencies of Soraban, Trevor was able to complete an additional 40 returns (an increase of 13%) by the April deadline.

Conclusion

By adopting Soraban, Betts Tax Services has transformed its approach to managing tax season. The platform’s automation features and centralized document management have streamlined operations, reduced errors, and improved the client experience. Looking forward, Betts Tax Services plans to continue leveraging Soraban’s advanced features to further optimize their workflows and support their growth.

See Our Solutions in Action