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Got Tax Questions?

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 Got Tax Questions?

1. How soon will I get my tax refund?
2. Do I have to make an appointment or can I just “drop and run” and let Barbara go over the papers I have?
3. If I call on March 1st, how likely is it that I will be able to get an appointment with Barbara?
4. How long do I need to hang on to my papers & tax returns?
5. How do I know how much my donated property/goods are worth?
6. The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe them money, should I write out the check?
7. Should I have more money withheld so I don’t have to owe the IRS too much come April 15th?
8. I don’t want to e-file because I’m afraid of losing my confidentiality.
9. OOPS! I forgot to tell Barbara some of my information, should I just ignore it or do I need to file an amended tax return?
10. How long should it take for me to obtain a W-2 from my employer?
11. I need my child’s and my tax return for FAFSA verification, can you just e-mail it to the university?


1. How soon will I get my tax refund?

See TAX CENTER.

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2. Do I have to make an appointment or can I just “drop and run” and let Barbara go over the papers I have?

A face-to-face appointment with Barbara is not necessary if your paper work is together and in order. If a face-to-face appointment is preferable, call as soon as possible for quickest service. Calling before February 1st almost assures you of a time before April 15th. Click Here to Contact Us.

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3. If I call on March 1st, how likely is it that I will be able to get an appointment with Barbara?

It depends on her schedule, but calling before February 1st, almost assures you a spot before April 15th.

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4. How long do I need to hang on to my papers & tax returns?

Click Here for an Information Sheet Regarding Keeping Papers and Tax Returns. (This is only intended as a guideline.)

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5. How do I know how much my donated property/goods are worth?

Click Here to Determine the Value According to the IRS Website.

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6. The IRS sent me a letter saying I owe them money, should I write out the check?

Not necessarily. Contact Us to schedule an appointment to see if their facts are accurate.

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7. Should I have more money withheld so I don’t have to owe the IRS too much come April 15th?

It is always good to sit down and go over your exemptions before you have to write a large check to the state and federal taxing agencies. Contact Us today to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

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8. I don’t want to e-file because I’m afraid of losing my confidentiality.

The IRS has set up a secure website to file all tax returns. Ultimately your data is entered into a computer system somewhere, and paper getting lost would increase your confidentiality risk.

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9. OOPS! I forgot to tell Barbara some of my information, should I just ignore it or do I need to file an amended tax return?

It is always best to check with Barbara and file an amended return.

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10. How long should it take for me to obtain a W-2 from my employer?

The law states that the deadline for distributing W-2’s to employees is January 31st. If you do not receive a W-2 by then, check with your employer to make sure that they have a valid mailing address for you.

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11. I need my child’s and my tax return for FAFSA verification, can you just e-mail it to the university?

No, due to privacy laws I am only allowed to send your copies to you.

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