Accuracy in Filing Tax Returns
An accurate U.S. tax preparation is the key to filing tax returns. Errors in its mathematical preparation can be quite costly. The right tax preparation service can help to save taxpayers lots of money, especially if you have a complicated filing with lots of attachments.
Filing Options
There are several options available for tax preparation services in Palm Beach County FL, some of which include:
• Free filing through the IRS – if you are filing a simple return the free e-file on the IRS website will work perfectly. You simply fill out the forms online, click submit, and you’re done filing.
• Use software programs – brand name software program apps are available for laptops, iPads, tablets and smartphones. There is generally a small upfront fee or a fee is charged after you have completed your return for filing. All consumers need to do is to create an account with a username and password. Each software brand is fully automated with forms, instructions, and useful tax related questions.
• Retail and storefront tax service – These tax preparation storefronts in Palm Beach County FL and other smaller neighborhoods spring up all over just for tax season. Many people like the face-to-face contact so they can ask questions and receive personalized guidance.
• Use a CPA – a Certified Public Accountant offers unique services, especially for business owners. People who need strategic tax planning for their complex returns will feel more comfortable using a CPA tax specialist or enrolled agent. They give advice on what tax strategies to take or not to take based on their experience and knowledge of the ever changing IRS rulings.
• DIY or Do It Yourself – if your tax return is simple, follow the instructions which accompany tax preparatory schedules, and with a little muddling you can prepare your own tax return. Of course, if there are any errors, it will flag the IRS.
• Enrolled Agents – Enrolled agents (EAs) are America’s tax experts. EAs are the only federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Florida’s Enrolled Agents
Tax preparation services in Palm Beach County FL employing Enrolled Agents continually receive up-to-date guidance which reflects the most recent tax code updates. Palm Beach County’s EAs are members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, which dates back to 1884. As professional tax preparers, EA members are the crème de la crème of tax preparation services. They are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of CE annually in the interpretation, application, and administration of federal tax laws, which is actually more training than the IRS requires.
Florida’s Top EA
If you are in the Palm Beach County area, the tax preparation service by Harold J Blotcher EA is available to help with individual tax return preparations, business tax returns, senior citizen services, or even an IRS audit representation service. Your financial matters are in safe, experienced hands when you use Harold J Blotcher Taxes tax preparation services to receive as large a refund, or to pay as little tax, as possible under the law.
