Implementation

Move to TPP with a plan.

Bring your clients, workflows, team, and processes into a connected workspace without losing the way your firm already works.

Step 1

Start with how your firm works today.

Before anything moves, TPP starts by understanding your practice exactly as it runs right now — not how a generic firm runs.

Clients and their contact informationServices offered and tax years in progressStaff and their current rolesExisting workflows and how work actually moves
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Migration

Bring what matters.

Migration works best approached deliberately, not all at once. Here's honestly what moves into TPP and how.

Client records

Supported via CSV import — name, contact information, and firm-specific fields.

Contact information

Included in the same client import.

Tax-year information

Set per client as part of setup or import.

Documents

Uploaded directly into each client's record — there is no automated pull from a third-party document store today.

Notes

Entered manually into the client record; bulk note import is not currently supported.

Workflow templates

Built in TPP using the real Workflow Templates feature — not imported from another system.

Staff assignments

Set during configuration, once staff accounts are created.

Historical information

Prior-year returns and past documents can be uploaded as reference documents; TPP does not recreate historical activity logs from another system.

A careful approach

Data migration, done carefully.

Step 1

Identify

Decide what actually needs to move — active clients first, historical records as needed, not necessarily everything at once.

Timing

Choose the right time to move.

There's no single right time to migrate a tax practice — it depends on your firm. Some firms move before filing season to be ready for the rush; others wait until after season when things are quieter; some prefer a slower period, a small pilot group, or a new client cohort as a lower-risk starting point. TPP doesn't prescribe one universal schedule.

Start Small

Start with a pilot.

Configure workflow

Set up workflow templates for the return types this group covers.

Invite staff

Bring in the preparers and reviewers assigned to this group.

Invite clients

Invite all 25 clients to their portal.

Run first engagement

Work several real engagements through TPP.

Review results

Check workflow fit, document flow, and client response before expanding.

Expand

Bring in the next group once this one is running smoothly.

Implementation Readiness

See what "ready" looks like.

Demonstration — Fictional Selections

4 of 8 areas ready in this example

Client data

Client list prepared and validated for import.

Ready

Workflows

Core workflow templates configured.

Ready

Staff

Two staff accounts still need roles assigned.

Needs Attention

Branding

Firm logo and portal name configured.

Ready

Client portal

Portal activated, but no clients invited yet.

Needs Attention

Communication

Email connection not yet set up.

Not Started

Integrations

No integrations connected yet — optional for launch.

Not Started

Security

Roles and document visibility reviewed.

Ready

Implementation Checklist

Everything, organized by category.

Planning+
  • Identify migration priorities
  • Choose a launch timing (see "Choose the right time to move")
  • Decide on a pilot group size or a full-firm launch
Data+
  • Prepare client list for import
  • Gather documents to upload
  • Identify historical records to bring forward
Configuration+
  • Set firm information and default tax year
  • Build workflow templates
  • Set up document categories
  • Configure client portal branding
Staff+
  • Invite staff accounts
  • Assign roles and permissions
  • Walk through the workflows staff will use
Clients+
  • Decide on invitation batches
  • Send portal invitations
  • Send organizers and document requests
Security+
  • Review role assignments
  • Review document visibility defaults
  • Review the Security & Trust Center
Communication+
  • Connect firm email if desired
  • Test in-portal messaging
  • Test notification delivery
Integrations+
  • Review which integrations the firm needs
  • Connect calendar, accounting, or payment tools as needed
Go-Live+
  • Confirm the pilot group or full firm is ready
  • Communicate the change to staff and clients
  • Go live
Post-launch+
  • Review the Improve dashboard regularly
  • Adjust workflow templates based on real usage
  • Expand to additional clients or services

Support

Help along the way.

Support during implementation covers planning, configuration, training, client onboarding, workflow setup, troubleshooting, and go-live assistance — reach out any time through the channels below.

Implementation FAQ

Common questions, answered plainly.

How long does implementation take?+

It depends on firm size and how much data needs to move — a small pilot group can be running in a firm's own timeline of days, while a full-firm migration with years of documents takes longer. TPP doesn't publish one universal timeline because firms genuinely differ.

Can I bring existing clients?+

Yes. Client records import via CSV, and each client is then invited to their own portal on your schedule.

Can I migrate documents?+

Yes — documents are uploaded directly into each client's record. There is no automated pull from a third-party document store today; document migration is a direct upload, not a one-click sync.

Can I configure my own workflows?+

Yes. Workflow Templates are fully configurable — steps, assignees, due-date rules, and dependencies — and reusable across clients with the same service type.

Can I customize the client portal?+

Yes. TPP's white-label branding supports TPP Default, Powered by TPP, and Fully White-Labeled modes, covering logo, colors, and portal name.

Can I invite staff?+

Yes. A firm's Owner or Admin can invite staff and assign one of TPP's six real roles: Owner, Admin, Preparer, Reviewer, Billing, or Read Only.

Can I invite clients gradually?+

Yes — many firms invite a smaller pilot group first rather than the whole client list at once. See the pilot program section above.

Can I test TPP before moving everyone?+

Yes. The 30-day free trial gives full access to explore TPP with a small group before committing your whole firm, subject to the applicable trial terms.

Can I connect my existing software?+

Where a vendor supports it — see the Integrations Center for the full, honestly-labeled list of what connects today versus what's coming soon.

What happens to my existing workflow?+

You rebuild it as a Workflow Template inside TPP, matching the steps your firm already follows — TPP doesn't force a specific process on you.

What happens after implementation?+

Implementation doesn't end at go-live. The Improve step uses your firm's real operating data — task completion, outstanding documents, return progress — to help you keep refining the process.

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