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# Tax Services
When it comes to the world of taxes, **preparation** and **planning** go a LONG way. We have the tax professional know-how you’re looking for and can help you navigate your options.
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Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!
Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.
Don’t go it alone! We’re your ally and representative in an IRS audit.
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## How You're Missing Legal Tax Deductions
**Here’s a certain truth:** The State and  would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.
But the problem is that regular taxpayers (like you) are missing out on legal and safe deductions to the tune of **hundreds of ** every year!
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# 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.
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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.
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.
Electronic filing for a quicker refund.
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# Tax Planning
##### Would You Like to Shrink Your Yearly Tax Burden?Our Proprietary Plan Will Minimize Your IRS Liability.
Our tax professionals focus on mastering the nuances of tax law, complex tax codes and staying up-to-date on changes that will affect your tax returns throughout the year.
We do this because we know that planning is the key to valuable tax savings and we want to help you plan for greater income by implementing tax savings strategies throughout the year that will benefit you all year long.
Our clients pay the least amount of taxes allowable by law because we help them look for ways to minimize their tax burden.
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#### Did you know, for instance, that you can…
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Move your income into lower tax brackets by splitting income among family members or legal entities.
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Shift income and/or expenses to different years in order to best take advantage of lower rates.
Defer tax liability through some types of investment options.
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Avoid tax liability through some types of investment options, both on the federal and state level.
Increase your tax deductions by purchasing things that you enjoy.
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#### These, and other Tax Saving Strategies will help you:
Benefit from the growth and savings of your own assets by keeping them out of the government’s hands.
Reduce taxes on investments so that you can grow your money quicker.
Keep more of what you make by reducing your taxed income.
Defer income in order to keep your money now and pay your taxes later.
Understand estate taxes and planning so that your family gets to keep more of what you make.
Give money while reducing taxes to maximize your giving potential.
Plan for retirement in ways that best benefit you rather than the IRS.
When you become our client, you are paying for a tax planning service that will **pay you back**. Most of our clients experience tax burden relief, as well as time saved and peace of mind. Our fees are often paid back through the reduced tax liability you will enjoy as part of our planning and legitimate tax savings strategies.