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SMS-First Document Collection

Automate tax document collection and classification in seconds

Ella transforms messy phone photos into organized, named files automatically. AI classification + auto-rename included.

Ella client dashboard showing organized tax documents by category

Why CPAs Choose Ella

Your time is too valuable for document chaos

Stop chasing documents, stop manual data entry, stop the endless back-and-forth. Let AI handle the busywork so you can focus on what actually matters — serving your clients.

SMS messaging interface showing clients sending documents directly via text

Clients Send Docs in Seconds

No app downloads. No portal logins. Clients simply text photos or click a passwordless link. Documents flow directly into Ella — even via MMS.

Client dashboard showing documents automatically organized by category

Chaos → Organized Instantly

"IMG_4827.jpg" becomes "2024_W2_Amazon_JohnSmith.pdf". AI classifies 89+ document types, auto-renames, and organizes everything by client and category.

AI extracting structured data from a 1099-NEC tax form

Data Extracted, Ready for Entry

Stop squinting at blurry photos and typing manually. AI reads W-2s, 1099s, and more — extracting income, employer info, and tax details for one-click data entry.

Document chasing, manual downloads, and endless back-and-forth?

That's the old way. Ella automates it all so you can focus on advisory work that actually grows your firm.

See Ella in Action
How Ella Works

Collection

Clients text docs, Ella handles the rest

No app downloads needed. Client texts a photo of their tax document — Ella receives it, classifies it, and auto-files it to the right client folder. It's that simple.

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Tax Document Assistant

W2_photo.jpg

✓ Received! Processing your document...

Filed to
John Smith / W-2

Classification

Every document identified & renamed automatically

IMG_4827.jpg becomes 2024_W2_Amazon_JohnSmith.pdf. AI classifies 89+ document types instantly — no manual sorting, no guessing.

IMG_4827.jpg

Document Type: W-2
Tax Year: 2024
Employer: Amazon
Client: John Smith

→ 2024_W2_Amazon_JohnSmith.pdf

Extraction

Key data extracted, ready for entry

AI reads W-2s, 1099s and more — extracting income, employer info, and tax details automatically. No more squinting at blurry photos.

W-2 Extraction
Complete

Employer Name

Amazon.com Services LLC

Wages, Tips, Compensation

$87,432.00

Federal Tax Withheld

$14,862.00

State Tax Withheld

$5,246.00

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Documents Processed

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Tax Firms

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Accuracy Rate

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Time Saved

Process

Three steps to organized tax season

1

Client Texts Photo

Client snaps a photo of their tax document and texts it to your firm's Ella number. No app required.

2

AI Classifies & Renames

Ella classifies the document, extracts data, and renames it: '2024_W2_Employer_ClientName.pdf'.

3

Review & Prepare

Your team reviews organized documents, completes the checklist, and prepares the return.

Testimonials

Trusted by tax professionals

“Ella cut our document collection time by 75%. Clients love the magic link portal.”

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Tuyet Nguyen

CPA, Nguyen & Associates

“The AI classification is incredibly accurate. We barely need to manually review anymore.”

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Nancy Nguyen

Tax Preparer, TaxPro Solutions

“Game changer for our firm. Team collaboration features keep everyone on the same page.”

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Rebecca Martinez

Partner, Martinez Tax Group

Ready to transform your tax workflow?

Schedule a demo and see how Ella can save your team hours every week.

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