Know Your Customer
The Concierge Approach
Persona Solutions (Matching)
Filer Profiles
100

Who is The Delegator?

This customer type prefers to be largely uninvolved in the tax process and wants to hand everything off.

100

What is Accountability?

When helping a Delegator, a Concierge should lead with Confidence and this trait.

100

What is TurboTax Live Full Service?

The Delegator should primarily be matched with this product solution.

100

What is a Simple Filer?

A Concierge listens for keywords like "W-2 job" to identify this filer type ($140 price point).

200

Who is The Self-Directed?

This customer type wants to be very involved in the details and is often price-sensitive.

200

What is Efficiency?

For a Self-Directed customer, the best approach is to lead with Honesty and this trait.

200

What is TurboTax DIY?

The Self-Directed customer is best matched with this product solution.

200

What are Families?

This filer profile includes customers with multiple W-2s, dependents, and mortgage interest.

300

Who is The Validator?

This customer type wants to be somewhat involved; they are willing to do work but seek confirmation.

300

What is Reassurance?

To support a Validator, a Concierge should lead with Knowledge, Education, and this key feeling.

300

What is Expert Assist?

The Validator is best matched with this service level, often referred to as "Do-It-With-Me."

300

What are Investors?

Customers who sold stocks, crypto, or own a rental property fall into this category.

400

Who is The Delegator?

When asked if price matters, this customer type is the only one listed as typically saying "No".

400

What are Updates?

For a Delegator, the follow-up strategy should be infrequent and focused primarily on this.

400

What is an In-Person Appointment?

While a Validator might book a virtual appointment, a Delegator is most likely to book this.

400

What are Self-Employed?

Freelancers and gig-workers filing with 1099-NEC forms are classified as this filer type.

500

Who is The Validator?

This customer type is a prime candidate for the "Do-It-With-Me" (Expert Assist) model.

500

What are Reminders?

For a Self-Directed customer, the follow-up strategy should be frequent and focused on this.

500

What is the Live Assisted signup page?

A Concierge should offer to help a Validator navigate to this webpage if they don't have an account.

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