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Tax Compliance That Just Happens

Nexus tracking, deadline management, R&D credit screening, and tax prep across 51 jurisdictions — CPA-led with Tax Autopilot. You don't think about compliance; it just happens.

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  • CPA-led
  • 51 jurisdictions
  • R&D tax credits
  • From $129/mo

What Your CPA Handles

Your CPA manages every aspect of your startup's tax compliance — so you can focus on building.

Multi-State Tax Compliance

Nexus tracking and compliance across 51 jurisdictions so you never miss a filing obligation as your team and customers expand.

R&D Tax Credits

Identify qualifying expenses and maximize credits — up to $500K/year for pre-revenue startups applied against payroll taxes.

Sales Tax & Franchise Tax

SaaS taxability analysis, registration, and filing — including Delaware franchise tax and state-by-state sales tax compliance.

Tax Prep

Federal and state return preparation with CPA review. Filing available as an add-on so everything stays under one roof.

Nexus Tracking & Deadlines

Automated monitoring of economic nexus thresholds and filing deadlines so you stay ahead of every obligation.

1099 & W-2 Management

Year-end information return preparation and filing for employees and contractors — accurate and on time.

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Tax & Compliance Autopilot

ClariFi's Tax & Compliance Autopilot tracks nexus, deadlines, and compliance status automatically. Your CPA reviews everything — you stay compliant without thinking about it.

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Nexus Monitoring

Automatically tracks economic nexus thresholds across all 51 jurisdictions and alerts your CPA when action is needed.

Deadline Management

Every filing deadline tracked and surfaced proactively — no more scrambling or missed dates.

Compliance Status Dashboard

A single view of your compliance posture: what is filed, what is due, and what needs attention.

The Risk

The Cost of Not Having a CPA

Without a CPA on your team, you may end up paying thousands at year-end to clean up books, claim credits, or align with standard practices. One team from day one prevents surprises.

Expensive Year-End Cleanups

Messy books cost thousands to untangle. A CPA from day one keeps everything audit-ready.

Missed R&D Credits

Pre-revenue startups can claim up to $500K/year against payroll taxes — but only if expenses are tracked properly.

Penalties & Late Filings

Missed deadlines lead to penalties, interest, and lost credibility with investors during due diligence.

Nexus Surprises

One remote hire or customer cluster can trigger filing obligations in a new state. Without monitoring, you won't know until it's too late.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax services are included?

All plans include tax prep, multi-state compliance across 51 jurisdictions, nexus tracking, deadline management, sales tax, and franchise tax. Tax filing is available as an add-on so everything stays under one roof. Your CPA reviews everything — you stay compliant without thinking about it.

Do you handle R&D tax credits?

Yes. Your CPA identifies qualifying expenses and maximizes R&D tax credits for your startup. Pre-revenue startups can claim up to $500K/year applied against payroll taxes — but only if expenses are tracked properly from the start.

What states do you cover?

We cover all 51 jurisdictions — 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Tax & Compliance Autopilot automatically monitors economic nexus thresholds in every jurisdiction and alerts your CPA when action is needed.

What happens if I’ve been doing my own taxes?

Your CPA reviews prior filings, identifies missed credits and compliance gaps, and builds a plan to get you current. Many startups discover unclaimed R&D credits, missed nexus obligations, or categorization errors that cost them money — we fix all of it.

Stop Worrying About Tax Compliance

Book a call and we'll walk you through Tax & Compliance Autopilot, show you how nexus tracking works, and build a compliance plan for your startup.

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