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, most taxpayers believe they benefited from using a professional tax preparer.

Today’s tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is very 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.

Improve Tax Awareness

Sometimes, individuals think that doing their own taxes will save them money. In some cases, they might be right. However, in other cases it may actually end up costing them money because they fail to take advantage of the many deductions available to them.

Try to become more educated as far as what types of items are deductible. You should also understand when it makes sense to move away from the standard deduction and start itemizing your return.

However, if you’re not willing or able to become very well educated filing your own income tax, it may actually pay to hire some help, particularly if you are self employed, own a business or have other circumstances that complicate your tax return.

Here is what you Receive

• Your tax return will be carefully checked by our expert staff and our computer software identifying potential problems the IRS and states may look at more closely, and reviewing the math to limit IRS and state contact.
   
• Most tax returns can be filed electronically so you will get a quicker refund and be secure that the IRS and state has received your return.
   
• The expertise of our staff are specialists in taxation and attend frequent tax seminars to enhance our mastery of complex tax codes and regulations.
• Valuable advice on how to legally reduce your tax liability, including recommended tax saving strategies to minimize your tax liability.

Fees

Tax return preparation is charged by the type and number of forms required to file your return, as well as the amount of information required to be included, so the pricing of the return can vary greatly depending upon the type of return and the forms required to be filed.  All pricing includes electronic filling where possible.  A few typical examples of tax return preparation pricing is shown below, but the actual pricing could be higher or lower depending upon your circumstances:

Individual 1040-EZ    $90

Individual 1040 with itemized deductions      $250

Individual 1040 with itemized deductions and a Business Schedule   $375

Representation Before the IRS and State

If you are having problems with the IRS or the State; if you owe past due money or receive puzzling correspondence, or if your return has been selected for an audit, we are able to assist you in working with the IRS or the Franchise Tax Board.  Our team of Enrolled Agents is qualified to work directly with the IRS or Franchise Tax Board to represent your interest and help solve your issues.

Tax Planning

We can help structure your expenditures to minimize the legitimate amount of tax you pay. Through careful evaluation, we will assist you in planning your tax obligations for the year so there won`t be any surprises at tax time. We will also explain the tax structure so you will know where your money is going. We are well equipped to ensure that you gain the full benefit of your deductions through our intensive continuing education on both federal and state tax code changes.