Tax Preparation

WARNING: IRS Audits Rapidly Increasing…
How Confident Are You That Your Return is Accurate?
Could You be Missing Potential Deductions?

10 million tax payers missed out on a chance to get a bigger refund last year simply because they neglected to fill out one line on their tax return. Will you miss a similar opportunity this year?

Today’s tax laws are increasingly complicated and the rules for deductions and credits change year by year. Are you aware of all the deductions and credits that might be available to you this year, even on the most basic of tax returns? Perhaps you feel secure in your do-it-yourself tax preparation software, but let’s face it… There is no substitute for an experienced tax professional who can answer your questions and ask you the questions that might be key to saving you tax dollars.

With our tax return services you get:

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Assurance that your return has been checked and double-checked for mathematical accuracy and errors that are commonly flagged by the IRS, resulting in fewer chances for contact by the IRS.

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Tips for better managing your payroll withholding so that you can have the advantage of greater income all year long, rather than loaning that money to the government and waiting for it to come back in the form of your yearly tax return.

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A list of common deductions that may benefit you in the coming year, and tips for limiting your future tax liability.

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Electronic filing for a quicker refund.

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Should I invest in residential rental properties?

My perspective when answering such a question always begins with the taxation of an activity (obviously, right?). So, let’s look at a case I recently studied. A client calls me: “Hey, my neighbor in Florida let me know she’s going to sell her condo and wanted to give...
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Jeffrey Smith’s Tips for Creating a Business Disaster Plan

The past year and a half has been stressful for everybody in St. Louis. And I would argue it’s been doubly so for St. Louis business owners.The thing is though, these things happen. Quite regularly. Maybe not global pandemics, but disasters in general.So, as the...
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Things To Consider Before Selling Your St. Louis Business

You’ve put in the years, labored long days, sweat the bad times, and high-fived in the good as your business grew. Now, it looks like it’s time to step away into the next life stage, slay the next dragon. It’s time to sell. (You think.)Whether you’re headed to another...
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Disaster Recovery Planning Your St. Louis Small Business Probably Needs

The phone rings in the middle of the night and a voice says your office is on fire. Early on a long weekend, that old pipe in the back finally bursts and no one will see the water for days. Or suddenly the Weather Channel’s saying a hurricane is barreling in your...
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Using KPI’s For Your St. Louis Business

Being able to reasonably forecast upcoming problems has become an essential skill for St. Louis business owners -- but too many are flying blind, or doing "bank balance accounting". Can I help you fix this? Using KPI's For Your St. Louis Business "It is common sense...
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What To Try When Your St. Louis Business’ Receivables Are Slowing Down

One of my favorite things about what I get to do around here is helping my St. Louis clients find "missing money" in their businesses. Whether it's through cost reductions, profit analysis, tax planning (LOTS of money can be saved there), or other means, what I am...
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Use These Financial Reports For Business Decisions By Jeffrey Smith, CPA

How do you make financial decisions for your St. Louis business? Do you set aside time to review your actual financial reports, or are you committing "bank balance bookkeeping"? You know what I mean: checking your business bank account daily as a measurement of your...
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Struggling St. Louis Businesses Should Be Careful With Price Reductions

If you're struggling in your St. Louis business, and not getting the traction you need, I have a quick thought for you today. Struggling St. Louis Businesses Should Be Careful With Price Reductions “Despite your best efforts, not everyone wants to be helped. Make a...
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Measuring Key Numbers In Your St. Louis Business And Developing Accountability

During the first Super Bowl that Tom Brady won (with the Patriots), these were some of the companies who advertised (hat tip to Jon Erlichman of Bloomberg): AOL Blockbuster Radio Shack Circuit City CompUSA Sears HotJobs Yahoo VoiceStream Wireless Gateway Computers The...
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5 Business Mistakes That Can Be Fatal By Jeffrey Smith, CPA

There is a difference between income and wealth. Tax returns aren't about wealth -- they're about "income", and how that is defined. Business owners and real estate investors have access to powerful tax advantages that wage earners do not ... and wage-earners probably...
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