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FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?
We aren’t sky high like some firms nor are we dirt cheap. We tend to land somewhere in between. Tax preparation is not just entering numbers in boxes. We have spent years studying and completing tax returns so we know the right questions to ask to help maximize your refund or minimize what you owe. We explain to you, simply and clearly, what goes into your tax return and alert you on upcoming changes to watch out for. The price you pay for preparation and filing of your return should be fair to you and fair to us. We are open year-round to also help you with letters, tax planning and questions or situations as they arise. Make us part of your financial power team!
IMPORTANT INFO FOR 2022 TAXES
Contributions to IRA's, 401(k)'s and HSA's for 2022: Individuals can contribute $6,000 to an IRA unless you are 50+ then it's $7,000😀; $20,500 to a 401k 🎉, HSA contributions for an individual are $3,650 & $7,300 for families (with an additional $1,000 "catch-up" for 55+)
The limits Increase for 2023 to$6,500 for IRA's; $22,500 for 401k's and$3,850 & $7,950 for the HSA's, respectively (with an additional $1,000 "catch-up" for 55+)
Withholding is calculated using the Percentage or Wage Bracket Method:
Form W-4 was changed in 2020. Employees are no longer able to request adjustments to their withholding using withholding allowances. Instead, employees will use the new Form W-4 to provide employers with amounts to increase or reduce taxes and amounts to increase or decrease the amount of wage income subject to income tax withholding. The withholding tables have been revised to include three filing statuses: single, married filing jointly & head of household.
CAN YOU HELP ME FILE SEVERAL YEAR'S WORTH OF TAXES?
Absolutely! We get this question a lot so don’t think you are alone. If you have missing documents, we can help you get transcripts from the IRS and take it one step at a time.
WHAT IS AN ENROLLED AGENT?
You may have noticed that Jean and JJ are Enrolled Agents. This certificate is given by the IRS to individuals who have demonstrated their high tax knowledge by passing an extensive three-part examination. Commonly referred to as an EA, someone with this certificate can represent a taxpayer before the IRS in matters of audits or to negotiate for taxpayers when large sums of money are due.
IS SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME TAXABLE?
It depends. Actually, this is the answer to many tax questions. Depending on how much other income you have, up to 85% of your Social Security can be taxable income.
IS UNEMPLOYMENT INCOME TAXABLE?
Yes... It is just like earning wages. Worker’s Comp. is not normally considered taxable. However, there are some employer provided insurance programs that may be considered taxable income.
WILL THE IRS EVER CALL ME?
First contact from the IRS should always be a letter sent via regular mail. Technically, they will call you if you have asked them to in response to a such a letter. No doubt you may have received one or more of those crazy calls saying they are coming to arrest you or our favorite, “a serious matter has been pressed upon your name.” HANG UP! Beginning 2018, the IRS did authorize certain collection agencies to call on their behalf. The names of those specific agencies may be found at www.irs.gov
CAN YOU HELP ME WITH A LETTER I GOT FROM THE IRS/FTB?
Yes! Even if it is a result of taxes you filed yourself or somewhere else.
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