- Back office tax processing begins with digitizing the client's work papers. All one needs to do is scan the documents received from clients and submit them electronically to Pierian's secure data facility.
- Once the work papers are digitized, trained tax professionals at Pierian's offshore processing facility, index and prepare the returns. This is done using industry professional tax preparation software.
- Next, the returns are electronically transmitted to the client's firm for review. The client will receive complete returns, annotated with any questions or comments the Preparers thought necessary. Upon receiving the return, the firm can review the product, add or delete as necessary, and then sign and forward to their clients.
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| Pierian believes in the following FIVE Mantras |
| > Superior Service |
| > Stupendous Savings |
| > Super Speed |
| > Stable Security |
| > Sincere Support |
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| Pierian has a pool of well trained, English speaking Chartered Accountants located in Bangalore, India, who will enable the client to prepare tax returns at significant cost savings without compromising on quality, security or control. Having successfully processed tax returns for its clients during the year 2002 and 2003, Pierian has put in place a robust internal process that enables it to handle the back office processed work on time and at a superior level of service. It has a well trained team of "Tax Preparers"(TP's) and a Quality Assurance team(QAT). The QAT reviews the work done by the TP's before the same is uploaded for a final review and approval from your end. |
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| The ability to reduce expenses through reduced staff, whether full-time or temporary, provides the greatest appeal for the use of Pierian's services. The objective of Pierian's tax preparation service is to reduce the client's tax preparation costs without compromising on quality, security or control. This provides the firm with enhanced bandwidth to handle more returns and focus on the client management without the need to employ more staff during peak season. |
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| Pierian offers the advantage of greater speed and increased efficiency. The client's original records are converted to electronic files and stored in the servers situated in the Pierian state-of-the-art facility so that they can be accessed on the Internet. Completed returns are ready for review within two working days in a file format compatible with the client's tax software.
If changes are necessary, the Pierian team can easily modify the returns online prior to client delivery. The standard turnaround time is just two business days. A Premium service with a turnaround time of one business day is also available when required. |
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| The client's tax information is electronically shared on secure servers utilizing the latest data encryption technology and servers, located in the Pierian state-of-the-art data facility. Pierian is bound by a comprehensive non-disclosure agreement that requires complete confidentiality. |
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| Pierian's accountants are qualified accountants with extensive training in preparation of US income tax returns. They are specifically trained in U.S. tax laws through ongoing training sessions—conducted by the company's onsite U.S. tax professionals who educate them on the latest changes in the tax code. The Pierian US team members consisting of CPA's, train the offshore team and update them on the latest changes relevant for the ensuing tax year.
Furthermore, with the Pierian US office situated at Vienna, Virginia, the company offers the added benefits of personal service and on-site consultations, during the initial stage and while doing the Test run of the first five tax returns. Pierian's US based support center eliminates the concern for time zones and language barriers. Queries relating to a particular tax return being prepared are handled with online chat or email by Pierian staff. |
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