Tax preparation & planning

Tax returns done right, with planning that starts before April.

We prepare individual and business tax returns, and we’d rather talk through a big decision before you make it than explain the tax bill afterward.

Who we work with

Returns for people and the businesses they run.

  • Individuals and families
  • Self-employed professionals
  • Small and mid-sized businesses
  • Broker-dealer owners and principals

What we prepare

Every return starts with a look at what changed since last year. That’s where most of the questions, and most of the opportunities, tend to be.

Individual returns

Federal returns for individuals and families, whether your income is simple or comes from several sources.

Business returns

Corporate and partnership returns, including K-1s, prepared alongside your books so year-end isn’t a scramble.

Tax planning

Year-round planning for individuals and businesses, from estimated payments to the timing of big decisions, with e-filing when it’s time to file.

IRS notices & issues

Penalties, IRS audits, back taxes, or a threatened lien, levy, or wage garnishment. Send us the letter and we’ll work toward a resolution.

Getting started

What to send us

The easiest returns start with a complete pile. Here’s what helps most.

01

Last year’s return

Plus any IRS or state letters you received since you filed it.

02

This year’s tax forms

W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, K-1s, and records of any estimated tax payments you made.

03

What changed

A marriage, a new child, a home sale, a new business, a move, a retirement. If it changed your life, it may change your return.

Planning

The return is the last step.

By the time you file, most of the year’s tax decisions are already made. A raise, a side business, a home sale, or a change to your retirement contributions can all affect what you owe. A short conversation before those decisions is usually worth more than anything we find afterward.

Common questions

Don’t see yours here? Call us at (407) 740-7311.

As soon as you have them. Most forms arrive by early February. If something is running late, like a K-1, we can talk about whether an extension makes sense. An extension gives you more time to file, not more time to pay, so we’ll still estimate what you owe.

Florida doesn’t have a personal income tax. If you earned income in another state, or moved here partway through the year, tell us so we can account for it.

If you spot a mistake or receive corrected forms after filing, send them over. We’ll look at whether an amended return is needed.

Yes. Some of our clients have stayed with us for years after moving out of state. Documents and questions work just as well by phone and email.