RESEARCH & ARTICLES

Insights on Tax Automation.

Research and perspectives on private cloud architecture, compliance, and technology strategy for tax professionals.

Published Articles

Private Cloud vs Shared Cloud for Tax Professionals

A technical and legal comparison of private cloud deployment versus shared SaaS for tax practice management. Covers data residency, compliance obligations, vendor lock-in risks, and cost-benefit analysis for firms of different sizes.

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§7216 Compliance: Architecture vs Policy

How tax professional disclosure restrictions (§7216) are best satisfied by system architecture rather than vendor policies. Explores the difference between architectural and policy-based compliance, and why private cloud matters for long-term risk mitigation.

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Research and articles in development

The Cost of Per-Return Pricing

An analysis of how per-return fee models incentivize vendor behavior and misalign incentives with tax practitioners. Comparative pricing across 10 platforms for firms of different sizes.

AI in Tax Practice: Augmentation, Not Replacement

How artificial intelligence should serve professionals without replacing judgment. Framework for implementing AI in tax workflows while maintaining professional control and liability.

Building a Custom Tax Workflow

Technical guide for tax firms to build custom workflows using NexFile™'s API and private cloud infrastructure. Case studies from three firms.

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