WebTaxi Portal Enhancement

Complete modernization of legacy tax authority portal handling billions in transactions

Florida Power & Light
2023 - Present
Product Owner

Project Overview

Led the complete technological transformation of the WebTaxi Portal, modernizing a critical tax reporting system that had remained largely unchanged since 1998. This comprehensive overhaul brought the platform from legacy infrastructure to current-day best practices while maintaining seamless operations for taxing authorities and auditors.

The WebTaxi Portal serves as a critical interface for tax authorities and auditors, handling the processing and reporting of billions of dollars in tax-related transactions annually. The modernization effort focused on improving usability, security, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with current accessibility and security standards.

This project demonstrates the successful balance of maintaining business continuity while implementing transformative technological improvements that enhance user experience and operational capabilities.

Legacy Modernization
Tax Systems
Cloud Migration
Security Enhancement
Accessibility Compliance

Transformation Highlights

Legacy 1998 system → Modern cloud platform
Enhanced security & encryption protocols
Improved accessibility compliance
Billions in annual tax transactions

Modernization Features

Modern Responsive Design
Complete UI/UX transformation
  • • Replaced fixed-width tables with responsive layouts
  • • Modern, intuitive user interface design
  • • Mobile-friendly responsive architecture
  • • Improved navigation and user workflows
Enhanced Security Protocols
Modern security and data protection
  • • Advanced data encryption implementation
  • • Updated authentication mechanisms
  • • Enhanced audit trail capabilities
  • • Compliance with current security standards
Accessibility Compliance
Meeting modern accessibility standards
  • • WCAG 2.1 compliance implementation
  • • Screen reader compatibility
  • • Keyboard navigation support
  • • High contrast and font scaling options
Cloud-Based Architecture
Migration from legacy on-premises systems
  • • Scalable cloud infrastructure deployment
  • • Improved system reliability and uptime
  • • Enhanced disaster recovery capabilities
  • • Reduced maintenance overhead
Streamlined Operations
Improved efficiency and user experience
  • • Simplified report access workflows
  • • Enhanced document upload capabilities
  • • Improved data accuracy and validation
  • • Faster processing and response times
Financial Transaction Handling
Robust processing for high-value transactions
  • • Billions in annual tax transaction processing
  • • Enhanced data integrity and accuracy
  • • Improved compliance reporting capabilities
  • • Comprehensive audit trail functionality

Technical Transformation

Legacy System Challenges
Addressing 25+ years of technical debt

Original System (1998)

  • • Fixed-width table-based layouts
  • • On-premises legacy infrastructure
  • • Limited security protocols
  • • No accessibility compliance
  • • Manual document handling processes

Business Impact

  • • Inefficient user workflows
  • • Security vulnerabilities
  • • Accessibility barriers
  • • High maintenance costs
Modern Solution
Current-day best practices implementation

Modernized Platform

  • • Responsive, mobile-first design
  • • Cloud-native architecture
  • • Advanced encryption and security
  • • Full accessibility compliance
  • • Automated document processing

Operational Benefits

  • • Streamlined user experience
  • • Enhanced security posture
  • • Universal accessibility
  • • Reduced operational costs

Results & Impact

25+
Years of Legacy Modernized
1998 → 2024 transformation
Billions
Annual Tax Transactions
High-value processing
100%
Accessibility Compliance
WCAG 2.1 standards
Cloud
Infrastructure Migration
Modern scalable platform

Modernized Platform Interface

Modern Dashboard Experience

The completely redesigned dashboard provides users with an intuitive, clean interface that replaces the legacy fixed-width tables with responsive, modern design elements. Users can easily navigate through tax reports, filter by date ranges, and access critical financial information.

  • • Personalized welcome interface
  • • Responsive data tables with sorting capabilities
  • • Advanced filtering and search functionality
  • • Clear financial data presentation
WebTaxi Portal Modern Dashboard
WebTaxi Portal Advanced Filtering

Enhanced Filtering & Navigation

Advanced filtering capabilities allow users to quickly locate specific reports and data across multiple years and report types. The intuitive dropdown menus and search functionality dramatically improve user efficiency compared to the legacy system.

  • • Multi-year report filtering (2023-2025)
  • • Report type categorization
  • • Instant search and filter results
  • • Improved data accessibility

Streamlined Document Management

The new document upload system features drag-and-drop functionality, comprehensive file type support, and integrated contact management. This replaces cumbersome legacy processes with modern, user-friendly document handling capabilities.

  • • Drag-and-drop file upload interface
  • • Multiple file format support (PDF, DOC, XLS, images)
  • • Integrated contact information management
  • • File size validation and error handling
WebTaxi Portal Document Upload System

Interested in Learning More?

This project demonstrates my ability to successfully modernize critical legacy systems while maintaining business continuity and delivering enhanced user experiences for high-stakes financial applications.