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Tax Preparation
Outsourced tax preparation services that work the season for you
An optimised preparation-and-filing workflow, run by a credentialed offshore team, built to keep returns accurate, compliant and structured to minimise your clients' tax liability.
Overview
A specialist preparation partner for tax professionals
AGP Offshore Accounting gives your firm a ready-built tax preparation function without the cost of recruiting and retaining one. Our experienced, credentialed preparers know where exemptions, credits and deductions live — and how to apply them correctly across return types — so every filing is both compliant and tax-efficient.
You keep real-time visibility into each client's tax position throughout the engagement, while we absorb the volume. That means you can scale preparation capacity for busy season without new infrastructure, new software licences or seasonal hiring — your team simply reviews, signs and files.
- Business tax preparation Returns for companies, partnerships and pass-through entities, prepared to your standards.
- CPA tax filing support A behind-the-scenes preparation team that delivers review-ready returns under your brand.
- Federal & state returns Multi-jurisdiction coverage with consistent treatment of every line item.
- Individual tax preparation Personal returns handled accurately, from straightforward filings to complex schedules.
50%
Typical cost saving*
24/7
Time-zone coverage
2
Federal & state coverage
1d
Free trial available
The case for outsourcing
Why outsource your tax preparation
The benefits compound during the season — more accurate output, lower cost and the capacity to take on volume you would otherwise have to turn away.
Lower operational cost
Replace year-round salaries, benefits and overhead with a flexible model — firms commonly trim preparation costs by up to 40–50%.
Robust data security
Signed NDAs, controlled access and disciplined data-handling practices keep sensitive client and taxpayer information protected end to end.
Rapid seasonal turnaround
An extended-hours team absorbs busy-season spikes, so deadlines stay comfortable instead of becoming a scramble.
Consolidated services
Pair tax preparation with bookkeeping and financial reporting under one partner, so the numbers feeding each return are already clean.
Latest software & tools
We work in the preparation platforms your firm already uses, so output drops straight into your existing review and filing process.
What you gain
The benefits you experience
Outsourcing preparation to AGP is designed to fit how your firm already runs — flexible, dependable and built to flex with the calendar.
- Flexible engagement models Pick hourly, per-return or full-time dedicated resourcing and adjust as your pipeline moves through the season.
- Quick delivery with extended support Returns come back fast, with availability across time zones when the deadline pressure peaks.
- Team expansion without hiring cost Add experienced preparers to your capacity without job ads, onboarding or year-round payroll.
- Quality output within committed timeframes Reviewed, review-ready returns delivered to the turnaround you agree up front.
- A scalable solution for real constraints Built to relieve budget and staffing pressure, scaling up for busy season and back down afterward.
The process
How outsourcing tax preparation works
A clear, low-friction onboarding that gets your returns moving quickly — and keeps you informed at every step.
1. Identify your needs
We map your return mix, volumes and seasonal peaks to define exactly which preparation work to hand over.
2. Choose a pricing model
Select the engagement that fits — hourly, per-return or a dedicated resource — and lock in predictable economics.
3. Agree terms & sign an NDA
We formalise scope, turnaround and confidentiality with a signed NDA before any data changes hands.
4. Grant secure access & begin
You provide controlled access to documents and software, and our team starts preparing returns to your standards.
5. Reporting cadence
Stay in the loop with weekly, bi-weekly or monthly reporting on status, throughput and any items needing your call.
6. Scale as you go
Ramp capacity up for the season and back down afterward — the engagement flexes with your workload, not the other way around.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why should my firm outsource tax preparation?
Outsourcing lets you add experienced preparation capacity exactly when you need it without carrying year-round payroll. It lowers cost, speeds turnaround during the season and frees your in-house staff to focus on review, advisory and client relationships rather than data entry.
What are the main benefits of outsourced tax preparation?
The headline benefits are lower operational cost, faster delivery, flexible resourcing and consistent, review-ready output. You also gain a team that already understands deductions, credits and multi-state treatment, so accuracy stays high even as volume climbs.
How much does outsourced tax preparation cost?
Cost depends on your return mix, complexity and the engagement model you choose — hourly, per-return or a dedicated resource. Most firms see meaningful savings versus in-house preparation, commonly up to 40–50%. We will scope your volumes and share clear pricing before you commit.
What exactly do your tax preparation services cover?
We prepare individual and business returns across federal and state jurisdictions, including pass-through entities and more complex schedules. We work as a behind-the-scenes preparation team, delivering review-ready returns that your firm signs and files under its own brand.
How do I start outsourcing tax preparation to AGP?
It is a short, structured onboarding: we identify your needs, agree a pricing model, sign an NDA, then set up secure access to your documents and software. From there our team begins preparing returns, with a reporting cadence that suits you.
Will outsourcing actually help reduce my clients' tax liability?
Our preparers are trained to identify and correctly apply the exemptions, credits and deductions a client is entitled to. By building the preparation workflow around tax efficiency — not just compliance — we help ensure returns are structured to keep liability as low as the rules allow.
How is my data kept secure?
Every engagement is governed by a signed NDA. We use controlled, role-based access and disciplined data-handling practices, so sensitive taxpayer information stays protected throughout preparation and is only ever accessed by the team working your returns.
Will using an offshore team affect my filing timelines?
It typically improves them. Extended-hours coverage across time zones means work can progress around the clock, and we commit to agreed turnaround windows up front — so returns reach your review queue with comfortable margin before each deadline.
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