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Your FileCabinet CS replacement starts with SmartVault.

Move to a modern, cloud-based document system — without disrupting your firm or your clients.
It's finally official! FileCabinet CS is being sunset
FileCabinet CS is sunsetting Dec 31, 2027

The sunset is real. The clock is ticking.

Thomson Reuters is ending FileCabinet CS on December 31, 2027. Support, updates, and integrations will stop. Firms that plan early move on their own terms.

Avoid last-minute migration chaos

Firms that wait until 2027 face rushed timelines and limited support.

Improve workflows now

Every month on FileCabinet CS is another month of manual work you could automate.

Reduce busy-season risk

Migrating during tax season is a nightmare. Start now and be ready.

Upgrade your client experience

Clients expect a modern portal — not email attachments and NetClient CS.

From Manual to Modern

Moving Beyond FileCabinet CS.

One modern system at a fraction of the cost — not more fragmented tools. From manual to modern: See how your daily workflow improves when you move to SmartVault.

With FileCabinet CS
With SmartVault
FileCabinet CS sunsetting
Migrate now — services available
Onvio outages in tax season
100% uptime during tax season
~$18K Thomson Reuters migration cost
Fraction of the cost
Manual uploads & email collection
Automated intake with SmartRequestAI®
Disorganized folders, manual naming
SmartRouting auto-files
Desktop-only access
Cloud-native access from any device
No integrated eSign
Unlimited DocuSign eSignatures
NetClient CS frustrates clients
Branded portal with audit trail
Simplify Your Tech Stack

Replace Multiple Tools With One System.

One system for document management, client collaboration, and workflow.
Fragmented Stack

Today's Tools

  • FileCabinet CS Document storage
  • NetClient CS Client portal
  • Onvio Cloud storage
  • GoFileRoom Document management
  • SafeSend Workflow Automation

Multiple vendors. Higher cost. Disconnected workflows.

One System

SmartVault

  • Document management
  • Client portal & collaboration
  • eSignatures (DocuSign)
  • Client Intake + Workflow automation
  • Unlimited cloud storage

One platform. Lower cost. Simpler tech stack.

How We Compare

Most Tools Cover a Step. SmartVault Owns the Workflow.

Each bar shows how far a Thomson Reuters tool reaches across the tax prep lifecycle. SmartVault replaces all of them.

FileCabinet CS

Storage only — no workflow, no portal, sunsetting

Archive

NetClient CS

Portal only — no DMS, dated interface

Deliver

Onvio

Partial DMS — rigid structure, limited automation

Prep & Review Deliver Archive

GoFileRoom

Legacy DMS — no client access, no workflow

Prep & Review Deliver Archive

SafeSend

Client intake & e-signature only — no DMS or storage

Collect

SmartVault

+ SmartRouting

Engage Collect Prep & Review Deliver System of Record

Thomson Reuters tools each solve a piece. SmartVault replaces all of them — one platform, one integration, one workflow.

Migration

Already on Another Thomson Reuters Tool? We’ll Move You Over.

Many firms integrating SmartVault with UltraTax CS also need to replace FileCabinet CS, Onvio, NetClient CS, or GoFileRoom. We handle the entire migration — Thomson Reuters quotes ~$18K.
SmartVault does it for a fraction of the cost.
Migrate from:
FileCabinet CS Onvio NetClient CS GoFileRoom

Extract

4–6 wks

We safely pull your data from FileCabinet CS, Onvio, or other Thomson Reuters tools.

Import

4–6 wks

Documents organized into SmartVault folders with naming and structure intact.

Onboard

Included

Dedicated manager + role-specific training for your team.

*Migration timelines may vary depending on firm size and data complexity.

ebook

Beyond FileCabinet CS: Choose the Right Replacement.

An in-depth guide for UltraTax CS users covering the full landscape of document management alternatives — what to look for, what to avoid, and why SmartVault stands apart.
  • Understand the full landscape of FileCabinet CS replacement options
  • Know what to look for — and what to avoid — in a modern DMS
  • See why SmartVault stands apart for UltraTax CS firms
  • Plan a confident migration before the 2027 sunset
Security & Compliance

Security Is Not an Add-On. It Is the Foundation.

Purpose-built to protect sensitive client data, maintain audit readiness, and meet the highest regulatory standards.

Built to Protect Your Firm and Your Clients

Every workflow — from document collection to client delivery — runs inside SmartVault’s certified, compliance-ready infrastructure.

  • Structured folder architecture with enforced naming
  • Granular role-based permissions with MFA
  • Version control & full audit trail on every document
  • Automated retention & compliance policies
  • Immutable, timestamped activity logs

SOC 2 Type 2

Continuously audited over 6–12 months

ISO 27001 & 22301

Certified data security & business continuity

IRS 4557 & FTC Safeguards

Aligned with IRS data security plans & FTC Safeguards Rule requirements

AES-256 Encryption

Bank-grade encryption protects data at rest and in transit

Plan Your Move from FileCabinet CS Today.

Don’t wait until the sunset deadline.
Talk to a migration specialist and move on your own terms.