You can export a list of tax forms as a CSV or Excel file. Use the Dashboard to export the forms shown in a particular view, or use Settings to export the Tax Returns data set.

In this article

Before you start

  • Only team members with Owner or Admin access can export a list of tax forms.
  • The sample spreadsheet attached to this article shows the fields included in the export.
  • Workpapers cannot currently be exported.

Export from the Dashboard

  1. Open Dashboard, then select Forms or Work. The Forms dashboard contains tax forms. The Work dashboard combines published financial reports and lodged tax forms. Dashboard menu with Work and Forms options
  2. Select the status you want to export. In this example, Finished is selected on the Work dashboard. Work dashboard with Finished status selected
  3. Apply any additional filters you need. Then open the three-dot menu and select Export to CSV or Export to ExcelWork dashboard export menu with CSV and Excel options
  4. Choose whether to include tax returns for archived clients, then select DownloadExport Forms dialog with the archived clients option and download button

How filters affect the export

For example:

  • To export Draft individual tax returns only, select Draft and set Form Type to ITRForms dashboard filtered to Draft individual tax returns

    The exported file contains the five forms that match these filters.

    Excel export containing five forms that match the selected filters
  • To export all tax forms, select All on the Forms dashboard. To export all items from the Work dashboard, select All Work. Review the remaining filters before exporting. Forms dashboard with All status selected

Export from Settings

  1. Open the gear menu, then select SettingsGear menu with Settings highlighted
  2. Select ExportSettings navigation with Export highlighted
  3. Find Tax Returns and select CSV or Excel
  4. Choose whether to include tax returns for archived clients, then select DownloadExport page and Export Forms dialog