Export data to CCH Axcess Tax
Once you are done preparing a client's binder, exporting data back to the tax software lets you sync all the captured and updated data back to the tax software. Before you export binder data to the tax software, make sure the tax return that is being exported is currently closed in the tax software.
Exporting data to CCH Axcess Tax
Follow these steps to export data from SPbinder to CCH Axcess Tax:
- Select theExport to Tax Software
icon from the SPbinder toolbar. Alternatively, select Binder, point toExport, then selectExport to Tax Software.You can also export to tax software from FileRoom. Point to the
OPTIONScolumn, then select thePicklisticon
on that binder. Select Export to Taxfrom the dropdown menu.
- When theExport to CCH Axcesswindow appears, selectProceedto initiate the export process. If you have the return open in CCH Axcess Tax, then close the return before initiating the export process.

- You will see a progress bar to help you track the export's progress.

- A message indicating the export was completed appears. SelectClose.

- TheExport Setupwindow appears if you try to export again without entering any new binder data.Export Setup

Resolve Failed Export
The export data from SPbinder to CCH Axcess Tax can fail under certain conditions. The export window will show an error that will help you resolve the issue.

Error message | Description | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
Process Failed: CCH Axcess tax return currently in use. Please close the CCH Axcess tax return then click on Retry. | This issue appears if the tax return is currently open in CCH Axcess Tax. | Close CCH Axcess Tax, then select Retry |
Process Failed: Unable to export with your current sign in credentials. Please follow the directions in the help center link or contact your firm system admin. | This issue appears if your sign-in credentials have been changed. | Go to Admin , Account Setup , Tax File Activation , CCH Axcess , enter the correct CCH Axcess login credentials, then select Retry |
Process Failed: Incorrect SSN or EIN | If the Taxpayer SSN/Trust EIN is different from the Taxpayer SSN/Trust EIN existing in the CCH Axcess Tax return | Correct this information in CCH. |
Process Failed: Password was not provided for the password return | The tax return file is password-protected. This issue occurs after you have submitted the binder in FileRoom, and then password protection is added to the CCH Axcess tax return. | Remove the password from the tax return file in CCH Axcess Tax. |
Process Incomplete: SurePrep was unable to verify if the binder exported to CCH Axcess successfully. Please check CCH Axcess tax return to verify.
![]() | The export failed without SurePrep receiving a confirmation. | To avoid exporting duplicate data, check if the data exported successfully to CCH Axcess Tax.
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Process Failed: CCH Axcess tax return is locked. Please unlock the CCH Axcess tax return then select Retry. | The client's tax return is locked in CCH Axcess Tax. | Go into CCH Axcess Tax, unlock the client's tax return, then try again. |
