FAQs

  • Many people can file on their own. If your situation includes a business, rental property, major life change, or notices from the IRS, an accountant can save time and stress.

  • Tax prep is based on return complexity. Ongoing services like bookkeeping and accounting are fixed monthly or quarterly. You will see pricing before we begin.

  • W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, brokerage statements, mortgage interest, property taxes, charitable gifts, HSA, childcare, and business income and expenses. See our checklists below.

  • Yes. We work with QuickBooks Online and other common tools.

  • Most returns are finished within one to two weeks once we have all documents. Complex returns may take longer. We will give you a timeline when we start.

  • As soon as you have it. If we receive documents close to a deadline, we may recommend an extension to keep your return accurate.

  • Yes. We organize records, prepare missing returns, and work with the IRS on payment options.

  • Bookkeeping records the day-to-day transactions. Accounting turns that data into financial statements and insights you can use to make decisions.

  • Yes. We are happy to meet by phone or video.

  • Keep returns and supporting documents for at least three years. Keep records related to property, major assets, and business formation longer.

  • Tell us you would like to switch. With your permission we will request prior returns and key files, then set up an easy handoff.

Checklists

Individual tax checklist

  • Legal names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers for you and dependents

  • W-2s and any 1099s

  • Interest, dividends, stock sales, and crypto activity

  • Education costs and 1098-T, childcare details, HSA contributions

  • Mortgage interest and property taxes

  • Charitable gifts and significant purchases

  • State and federal notices, if any

  • Prior year return if we are new to you

Business tax checklist

  • Year-end profit and loss and balance sheet

  • Bank and credit card statements or reconciliations

  • Payroll reports and any 1099s issued

  • Fixed asset purchases and loan statements

  • Mileage and home office details if applicable

  • Prior year business return and any notices