A system and method for inter-application to do list management uses task tags embedded in documents to identify tasks related to the documents. The method allows users to embed a task tag in a document which is identified by a task processor. The task processor generates a task record, which can be stored in a task database, and transmits a task notification to one or more users based on task parameters defined in the task tag. The task record can be modified based on input from users and subsequent notifications can be generated based on the modifications to the task record. Users can access a task database to review and modify stored task records according to predefined permissions associated with the task record.