Preparing your own income tax return can be a task that leaves you with more
questions than answers. According to a study released by the US Government's General Accounting Office last year, most
taxpayers (77% of 71 million taxpayers) believe they benefited from using a professional tax preparer.
Whether we like it or not, today's tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be
confusing. It is just too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled. Even if you use a
computer software program there's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional.
Here's what your get...
- Your tax return is prepared by a knowledgable preparer and then it is checked and rechecked by our computer software identifying potential areas the IRS may look at more closely and reviewing the math to limit IRS contacts. Prior to assembly of your completed tax return, your return receives a final review.
- Your tax return can be filed electronically at no extra cost so you will get a refund back quicker. Electronic filing should not be confused with the RAL (Refund anticipation loan) which is actually a very expensive short term loan from a bank. The use of RALs can double the cost of tax preparation and are only appropriate in extreme situations.
- Our staff can show you how to adjust your payroll withholding to get more money back each week. Why give the IRS an interest free loan for up to 16 months.
- Where appropriate, we will show you potential deductions to limit your tax liability for next year. In addition, our web-site gives you details about commonly overlooked deductions to limit the following year's tax liability.
Books a Mess: No Problem!
If you own a small business and haven't kept up your bookkeeping, don't worry. We can help you. We'll prepare your bookkeeping for the year, prepare a full Schedule C, as well as your personal income tax return. Then we'll help you set up an easy system that allows you to keep your books in tip-top shape next year.
