Lockbox
In order to ensure that your personal information remains secure, I’m providing all of my clients with access to encrypted, on-line transfer of their sensitive documents via a service called Lockbox.
Any client may directly send me (upload) encrypted documents through this service. In order for clients to receive (download) documents, I must enable an individual Lockbox account in their name.
Features of your personal Lockbox:
- Online, temporary storage of documents.
- Secure internet communication.
- Electronically sign IRS forms.
To establish your Lockbox:
- Send me a file by using the “Just need to upload a file? Click Here” link on my Lockbox Login page, using the email address you prefer.
- After the file is sent, click the “Forgot your password?” link on the Lockbox Login page, provide the email address used in step 1, and submit (click “Request Password Reset”).
- You’ll receive an email containing a link to reset your password. Click the link to open the reset web page.
- In the web page that opens, enter your new password (twice) and click “Reset Password”.
- You’re done! Don’t forget your login information.
Conditions for using Lockbox:
- A client’s Lockbox is to be used only for documents related to tax preparation.
- All documents older than 120 days are automatically deleted.
Note: Lockbox is hosted on an external website.