For many tax professionals, the busiest season of the year often comes down to managing details. At one firm, the team faced a small but persistent inefficiency: every tax return required them to manually assemble client files, interweaving the CRA’s “All Slips” PDF with supporting documents like T4s, T5s, and other slips. The task was simple but relentless — about 10 minutes of repetitive PDF work per return. For a return that otherwise took two hours, this meant 8% of their effort was spent shuffling pages, not applying expertise.

Though seemingly minor, the time loss added up. That is where Blackframe stepped in.

We developed Tax Intern, a custom-built app that let staff simply drag and drop all return-related documents. Behind the scenes, AI determined the correct order of files and compiled a clean, ready-to-submit package — no manual sorting required.

The results spoke for themselves.

• Staff saved 10 minutes per return, enough to complete one additional return every day.

• Over the course of a single tax season, this translated into 147 more returns processed.

• The firm generated an additional $22,000 in revenue, while significantly reducing tedious work.

• Most importantly, team members spent less time on repetitive tasks and more time where it mattered — helping clients and delivering higher-quality service.

At Blackframe, we believe in automations that respect the professional’s time and elevate their craft. Tax Intern didn’t replace skilled tax preparers. It gave them back hours otherwise lost, turning mindless moments into meaningful impact.