Amended Tax Return Web App

AmendedTaxReturn is a web app that simplifies tax filing. It allows users to input tax data, sends it to CPAs for review, and helps schedule filing and amendment appointments. The goal was to make tax filing as easy and smooth as possible for users.

My Role and Responsibilities

I handled the full-stack development, building both the back-end and front-end of the application. The project was divided into the API server, the main website, and user/admin dashboards, all of which I developed from scratch.

Key Features Implemented

I focused on creating a seamless experience. Key features included secure authentication (social logins), payment integrations (Stripe and PayPal), e-signature functionality (DocuSign), and phone verification (Twilio). I also set up email notifications via SendGrid to keep users informed.

The Challenge: Multi-Step Forms

One of the biggest challenges was building a user-friendly registration system. Tax info can be overwhelming, so I created multi-step forms to break it down into smaller, manageable sections. The forms save progress, allowing users to pick up where they left off without losing data.

Final Thoughts

AmendedTaxReturn helped me grow as a developer by combining full-stack development with third-party integrations. It was challenging but rewarding to balance technical complexity with usability, and the end result was an app that simplified tax filing for users.