Abstract: A system and method for accessing a remote database and automatically preparing forms based on the accessed data is provided. A form generation engine establishes communication with a remote database, either over a communications network or directly, and retrieves information required to generate a prescribed form. The data is then processed and/or filtered and a form is generated based on the data. Additionally, the form can be electronically filed with a third party requiring the form. Also, the form generation engine can compare data retrieved from the remote database with data inputted by a user to verify accuracy of the user's data. This system is completely platform independent.