Tax-Time Document Sorter 📁
From February to April, people freak out over receipts, W-2s, and statements. You offer a pop-up service to help them sort it out.
💡 Concept
From February to April, people freak out over receipts, W-2s, and statements. You offer a pop-up service: scan, name, and organize files into a digital folder for tax prep. Ideal for boomers and freelancers.
🧰 Micro-Capex Stack
- $40 for a portable scanner or use your phone with Scanbot
- Google Drive for storage + sharing
- Craigslist or Facebook for ads
⚡ 48-Hour Validation
- Post a Craigslist ad: “Don’t dread tax season — I’ll digitize your paperwork for $49”
- Secure 5 bookings in 2 days to go live
📦 Service Includes
- 20–30 scanned docs + Google Drive folder
- Optional PDF merge, sorting by category
- Add-on: printed tax checklist or CPA intro
🚀 Scale Plays
- Partner with accountants or bookkeepers
- Launch a “shoebox-to-drive” mail-in version
- Turn into a summer student gig model
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- Privacy first — get a signed consent form
- Don’t overpromise speed—some scans take time
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