Tax Services

Tax Preparation

Preparing your own tax return can leave you with more questions than answers. In fact, most taxpayers report that they benefit from using a professional. With today’s tax laws becoming more complex each year, even a simple return can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to miss deductions, credits, or opportunities to save money.

While software programs can help, they can’t replace the insight, accuracy, and personalized guidance of an experienced tax professional who understands how to maximize your return and keep you compliant.

Here’s what you get

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    Tax Return Review

    Your tax return will be checked and rechecked by our computer software identifying potential problems the IRS may look at more closely and reviewing the math to limit IRS contacts.

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    Electronic Filing

    Your tax return can be filed electronically so you will get a refund back quicker.
     

  • Adjusted Payroll

    Our staff will 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.

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    Deductions

    We will show you potential deductions to limit your tax liability for next year. In addition, we will give you a sheet of commonly overlooked deductions to limit the following year's tax liability.

Tax Planning

Smart planning is the key to legally reducing your tax liability. We go beyond basic tax preparation by proactively recommending strategies that boost your after-tax income.

We stay current on tax laws and regulations so you always benefit from the latest guidance. By looking for tax saving opportunities year-round, not just at filing time, we help you keep more of what you earn.

Tax Saving Strategies

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    We recommend Tax Saving Strategies that help you...

    - Grow and preserve assets by keeping Uncle Sam out of your pockets.

    - Reduce taxes on your…

    - income so you keep more of what you make.

    - estate so your family keeps more of what you've made.

    - gifts so you can give more.

    - investments so you can grow your wealth faster.

    - retirement distributions so you can retire in style.

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    Here's just a few of the Tax Saving Strategies we use...

    - We split income among family members or legal entities to take advantage of lower tax brackets.

    - We shift income or expenses between years to reduce overall tax liability.

    - We defer taxes through retirement plans, contributions, and similar investment options.

    - We use investments that generate income exempt from federal, state, or both taxes.

    - We identify deductions by structuring expenses for things you enjoy, such as a vacation home.

Tax Issues

Are you having problems with the IRS?

Ascend is here to help you resolve your tax issues and end the stress that comes with dealing with the IRS. We are efficient, affordable, and always discreet. IRS problems don’t disappear on their own, they grow worse as penalties and interest accumulate.

If you owe the IRS, the problem is serious. It may take time for them to catch up, but once they do, they are relentless in collecting what’s owed. When the collection process begins, it can impact every area of your life. Let us help you take control before it gets worse…

If you’re facing any of these issues, Ascend Accounting Group can help

  • Have you received an IRS audit notification?

  • Haven't filed your tax returns for years?

  • Do you owe Back Taxes?

  • Do you have Payroll Tax Problems?

  • Has the IRS placed tax liens on your home?

  • Is the IRS threatening to seize your bank account and take your money out of the bank.

  • Is the IRS threatening to take your paycheck, 401(k), and other retirement accounts?

  • Is the IRS threatening to seize your personal property?

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Ascend Accounting Group is familiar with the IRS and can use that knowledge to help you.