Updated At : Sun, Jul 6, 2025
PayTax.NZ Assistant Feature User Guide
๐ Feature Overview
PayTax.NZ introduces the innovative Assistant Feature that allows you to authorize professional accountants or trusted assistants to manage your financial data on your behalf, significantly improving work efficiency.
๐ Key Features
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Secure Authorization: Email-verified secure application process
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Operation Tracking: Complete recording of all assistant operations, fully traceable
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Flexible Control: Accept, reject, or cancel assistant relationships anytime
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Multi-language Support: Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and English interfaces
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Permission Isolation: Assistants can only access authorized client data
๐ Quick Start
๐ค As a Client: Managing Your Assistants
1. Viewing Assistant Applications
When someone applies to become your assistant, you will receive:
- ๐ง Email Notifications: Detailed application information
- ๐ System Notifications: Real-time reminders


2. Processing Assistant Applications
Processing via Email:
- Click "Accept" or "Reject" button in the email
- System automatically redirects to confirmation page
- Confirm the action to complete processing

Processing via System:
- Navigate to "My Assistants" page
- Review pending applications
- Click corresponding action buttons

3. Managing Authorized Assistants
On the "My Assistants" page you can:
- ๐ View all assistant information
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Check authorization time
- โ Cancel assistant relationships
๐ธ [Screenshot 5: Assistant Relationship Details]
Show assistant relationship details page, including assistant information, authorization status, and operation history
๐ค As an Assistant: Helping Your Clients
1. Applying to Become an Assistant
Step-by-Step Process:
- Click "Apply to Be Assistant"
- Enter client email address
- Fill in application notes (optional)
- Submit application
โ ๏ธ Important Notes:
- Client email must be registered in the system
- Cannot apply to the same client repeatedly
- Must wait for client confirmation after application
2. Managing Client Relationships
On the "My Clients" page you can:
- ๐ View all client lists
- ๐ Check application status
- ๐ Login to client accounts (when authorized)

3. Proxy Login to Client Accounts
Login Process:
- Click "Login" button on "My Clients" page
- Read and confirm login prompts
- Confirm to automatically switch to client account

๐ก๏ธ Security Assurance:
- All operations are completely recorded
- Assistant mode indicator displayed at page top
- Support one-click exit from assistant mode

4. Exiting Assistant Mode
Exit Methods:
- Click "Exit" button at the top
- System automatically restores your original account
๐ Operation Audit
Administrator Functions
System saved complete assistant operation records:
- ๐ Operation Time: Precise time recording down to seconds
- ๐ค Personnel: Assistant and client information
- ๐ Operation Content: Specific operation descriptions
- ๐ Access Information: IP addresses, browser information
- ๐ Request Data: Complete request parameters
๐ฐ Log Export Service (Paid Feature)
โ ๏ธ Important Notice:
Audit log export is a paid premium service
๐ Application Process:
- ๐ง Send email to [email protected]
- ๐ Specify the log range and purpose you need to export
- ๐ System will send you a service Invoice
- ๐ณ Complete Invoice payment
- ๐ Receive detailed log data in Excel format
- File Format: XLSX (Excel)
- Data Integrity: Contains detailed information of all operation records
- Time Range: Customizable export time period based on requirements
- Data Fields: Operation time, user information, operation type, IP address, request details, etc.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can assistants access all my data?
A: Yes, after authorization, assistants can fully proxy your account operations, but all operations are recorded.
A: The system completely records all assistant operations, administrators can view detailed logs.
Q: Can I cancel assistant relationships at any time?
A: Yes, you can cancel any assistant relationship anytime on the "My Assistants" page.
Q: Can I reapply after an assistant application is rejected?
A: Yes, rejected applications do not prevent new applications from being submitted.
Q: Will I receive notifications when assistants log in?
A: All assistant operations are recorded, you can view details through operation logs.
Q: How can I get detailed operation log export data?
A: Log export is a paid service, please send email to [email protected] to apply. You need to pay the Invoice before receiving detailed log data in Excel format.
Q: What is the cost of the log export service?
A: The specific cost will be determined based on your export requirements, you will receive a detailed Invoice when applying.