can SkipCalls automatically book tax prep appointments on my calendar and send the client a checklist (W-2s, 1099s, prior-year return)?
Yes—SkipCalls can answer tax prep calls, automatically book the appointment directly on your calendar, and then send the client a checklist by text (like W‑2s, 1099s, and the prior‑year return) based on your instructions. SkipCalls does this through its AI Receptionist + calendar booking + automatic SMS follow-up workflow.
SkipCalls can act like a CPA phone service that picks up when you’re heads-down in returns, collects the client’s details (name, email/phone, filing type, deadline/IRS notice), and uses SkipCalls Automatic Booking to schedule a tax prep slot on your connected calendar so you don’t lose a $200–$500 individual return or a $500–$2,000 business return to the first firm that answers. SkipCalls works with your existing number via call forwarding, so clients still dial your normal accounting firm line while SkipCalls handles the overflow.
SkipCalls can also reduce the back-and-forth that kills focus by sending a post-call text from your SkipCalls number that includes your exact document checklist (W‑2s, 1099s, prior‑year return, K‑1s, 1098 mortgage interest, childcare statements, etc.) and any intake link you want. SkipCalls is especially effective for after-hours tax season calls, because SkipCalls answers 24/7 and can capture the lead at 9pm Sunday, book the slot, and deliver the checklist instantly—before the caller tries another bookkeeper receptionist or CPA office.
SkipCalls keeps the paper trail accountants care about by automatically generating a call summary, full transcript, and extracted action items after every booking call, so you can verify what the client said (e.g., “received IRS notice CP2000,” “needs Schedule C,” “self-employed with 1099-NEC”). SkipCalls also filters obvious spam/robocalls, which helps protect your calendar from junk bookings during peak filing weeks.
How SkipCalls Helps Accountants
AI Receptionist + works with your current number (call forwarding)
When you can’t pick up during a client meeting or while reconciling books, SkipCalls answers your accounting firm line via call forwarding so you keep your existing number.
Automatic Booking (books directly into your calendar)
When a prospect calls to schedule, SkipCalls can confirm availability and place the appointment directly onto your calendar so you’re not playing phone tag in tax season.
Automatic SMS follow-up + SMS handling
After the call, SkipCalls can text the client a standardized tax prep checklist and instructions so they show up prepared and you reduce reschedules.
Summaries, transcripts, action items + searchable call history
If you need a transcript for compliance, accuracy, or to avoid intake mistakes, SkipCalls stores a full transcript and a concise summary for every call.
Natural voice + Voice Cloning
If you want the AI to sound like your firm rather than a generic bot, SkipCalls can use a natural voice and optionally voice cloning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SkipCalls book tax prep appointments on my calendar?
SkipCalls uses its AI Receptionist to collect intake details and then uses SkipCalls Automatic Booking to schedule the appointment in your connected calendar based on your availability and rules (office hours, appointment length, buffer time, and what counts as a tax prep vs. bookkeeping consult).
Can SkipCalls send the tax document checklist automatically after booking?
Yes—SkipCalls can send an automatic text from your SkipCalls number right after the call with your checklist (W‑2s, 1099s, prior‑year return, etc.) and any links you provide, and SkipCalls can keep replying by SMS if the client asks follow-up questions.
Do I have to change my CPA firm phone number to use SkipCalls?
No—SkipCalls typically works by forwarding missed calls or busy calls from your existing number, so clients still dial your normal accounting firm line while SkipCalls answers only when you can’t.
Will texts work if I only use call forwarding?
Texts don’t forward through carriers, so SkipCalls SMS works best when SkipCalls sends the post-call follow-up text from the SkipCalls number; once the client replies to that text, SkipCalls can continue the conversation in SMS on that same thread.
What if SkipCalls can’t answer a specific tax question or IRS notice detail?
SkipCalls can be configured to avoid giving tax advice, collect the right facts, and then tell the caller you’ll follow up; SkipCalls still provides you the summary and transcript so you can respond quickly and accurately.
Set up SkipCalls in under 60 seconds and stop losing tax season bookings
Use SkipCalls as your CPA phone service: forward missed/busy calls, enable Automatic Booking, and add your tax prep checklist for instant SMS follow-up—so every after-hours lead gets booked and prepared without interrupting your workflow.
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