Automating Tax Document Distribution via Calendly and Xodo Sign

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Client Goal:
Simplify the onboarding process for new tax clients by automatically sending relevant tax documentation based on their appointment type in Calendly.

🛠️ The Challenge

Tax professionals often spend time manually identifying a client’s needs after an appointment is booked — then preparing and emailing the appropriate forms. This process was error-prone, slow, and inconsistent.


⚙️ The Automated Workflow

Using Zapier, we created an end-to-end automation that:

  1. Triggers on Calendly Invite Creation
  2. Uses Formatter and JavaScript by Zapier to parse appointment metadata.
  3. Sorts clients by tax category (PAYG, ABN, Company, or Tax Agent-only) using conditional Paths.
  4. Creates a row in Google Sheets for internal tracking and reporting.
  5. Delivers required documents via Xodo Sign, fully tailored to the client’s appointment type.

🔄 Document Logic Snapshot

Each conditional path uses custom logic to decide:

  • If the client is PAYG, ABN, or a Company.
  • If multiple documents are required (e.g., Tax Agent Form + Company Agreement).
  • Which Xodo Sign documents to send in what order.

Example Path:

  • Calendly Appointment ➝ PAYG Path ➝ Tax Agent Form + PAYG Form sent via Xodo Sign.

💡 Results & ROI

  • Time Saved: Reduced manual email prep by ~10 minutes per client.
  • Consistency: 100% correct document delivery rate based on appointment logic.
  • Professionalism: Seamless, branded document experience via Xodo Sign.
  • Scalability: New tax form types or appointment types can be added easily via Zapier Paths.

📌 Tools Used

  • Zapier (Multi-Path Zaps)
  • Calendly
  • Xodo Sign
  • Google Sheets
  • JavaScript Formatter by Zapier

✅ Outcome

The client now enjoys a hands-free onboarding process, with smart routing of documents tailored to each client’s appointment type — improving operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience.


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