How do I import a client from a tax return file?

TaxCalc can import data from previous tax year (such as TaxCalc 2012) from the tax return files so that you don't need to enter the same information for 2013 onwards.

When you import a client using a tax return file, you're doing two things:

• Transferring a copy of the tax return into the TaxCalc database.
• Creating a record for that client in Practice Manager, which you can then use across the TaxCalc applications.

This process doesn't automatically create any tax returns. You must do that after you've imported the clients.

Step 1: Open Practice Manager

When TaxCalc opens, launch Practice Manager from the home screen.

Step 2: Start the Import Client Process

When Practice Manager opens, it will look similar to the screen below.

Select Import Client from the left-hand menu.

The Import Client Wizard will then open.

Step 3: Use the Import Client Wizard

Select the applicable tax year from the drop down menu - this example will show you a  TaxCalc 2012 (2011-12 year) files.

Click on Continue.

Click on Choose next to Select a Single File to import….

Select the return you want to import.

Click on Open.

This will return you to the Import Client Wizard. The file path to your selected file is now displayed and the return file details are now populated (in this case with a single SA100 return).

Click on Continue.

The Files to Import screen confirms the type of files to be imported (in this case, Self Assessment).

Click on Continue.

The next screen summarises the files to be imported. By default, the tax return will be stored in the TaxCalc database for future use. This is strongly recommended. If you want to store the return elsewhere, click on Keep in my file system.

Click on Finish.

The imported client has now been added to the client database and will appear in any list of clients.