Tax Operations
Manager

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Overview

TaxOpsManager is a comprehensive tax management system designed to streamline tax operations for the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan. From data management to compliance monitoring, TaxOpsManager ensures seamless workflow processes, enhancing productivity and accuracy in tax-related tasks.

Role

Product Designer (solo)
Worked with PO, BAs and Engineers
2019

Brief

Create a software aiming to optimize usability and accessibility tailored to the specific needs of Bhutanese tax department workers.

Challenge

Design an intuitive user interface for TaxOpsManager, a tax management system tailored for the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
The challenge involves creating a user-centric design that enhances discoverability of information, facilitates seamless navigation, and incorporates efficient data migration tools for existing and archived data from legacy systems.

Additionally, prioritize the implementation of robust user management functionalities, including roles and permissions, to optimize user experience.

Problems

The tax department of the Kingdom of Bhutan grapples with multiple challenges in its day-to-day operations.

Firstly, inefficient tax file reviews and approvals lead to delays and inaccuracies in tax filings, compromising the department's effectiveness.

Secondly, inconsistencies and security vulnerabilities in user roles and permissions hinder effective collaboration and data access control.

Moreover, the department faces difficulties in storing data securely and generating accurate reports in a timely manner, impeding decision-making processes and compliance efforts.

These issues collectively hamper workflow efficiency and overall productivity and performance.

Goals

Intuitive Navigation: Design TaxOpsManager for easy and intuitive navigation, reducing user learning curves and maximizing productivity.

Ease of Information Discoverability: Implement search functionalities and intuitive categorization to facilitate quick and efficient access to relevant information, enhancing user productivity.

Simple User Management: Develop a straightforward user management system, enabling easy assignment of roles, permissions, and access levels to streamline administrative tasks and reduce errors.

Clear and Intuitive Report Generation: Ensure user-friendly interfaces for generating tax reports, allowing users to specify parameters easily and interpret results effectively, supporting informed decision-making and compliance efforts.

Target Audience

TaxOpsManager is designed to cater specifically to the needs of tax department professionals within the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan. This includes tax administrators, auditors, accountants, and other personnel involved in tax-related tasks and operations within the department. Additionally, the system may also be used by government officials responsible for overseeing tax administration and compliance efforts in Bhutan.

Research

  • Empathy map
  • User Journey map
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Moderated Usability tests:
Evaluated Lo-Fi interface and functionality with operators to identify usability issues and refine the user experience iteratively.

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Qualitative Interviews:
Gathered insights into operators' pain points, preferences, and workflows.

Objective

To evaluate and prioritize users' pain points, workflow inefficiencies, and preferences regarding tax management systems , with the goal of identifying key areas for improvement.

Key Findings

Navigation Challenges: Users struggle with complex navigation, leading to inefficiencies and frustration.

Information Retrieval Issues: Difficulty in locating specific information due to overwhelming data.

User Management Complexity: Administrators face challenges in managing user roles effectively, leading to
inconsistencies and security risks.

Reporting Limitations: Users encounter limitations in generating reports, hindering documentation storage and sharing flexibility.

User Journey

User Journey
SSO System
Navigation
Create and Manage Tax Files
Generate Custom Reports
Add and Manage Users

Problems & Solutions

Users struggle with locating specific tax documents due to a cluttered interface and unclear organization.
Users face challenges in understanding complex tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Users encounter difficulties in assigning tasks and tracking progress, leading to confusion and delays.
Users experience data discrepancies and inaccuracies in generated reports, undermining decision-making.
Users encounter difficulties in managing user roles and permissions, resulting in security vulnerabilities and data breaches.

User Flow

Prototype

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Result

The integration of new features and interactions has significantly expedited task completion for users, resulting in a notable reduction in overall task fulfilment time.

Additionally, these enhancements have effectively shortened the training curve for junior employees by half, allowing them to quickly grasp the system's functionalities and become productive members of the tax department team.

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Project Impact

Our solution has led to increased efficiency and proficiency among users, positively impacting the department's workflow and operations.

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