April’s Blog

Beginning on January 1, 2020 my prices will increase for the first time in 9 years.  The pricing page has already been updated to reflect these pricing changes so you can plan accordingly.  More than one in three preparers raise prices every year and 32% every two years.  So since this is the first increase…

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law major tax reform in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The TCJA made widespread changes to the Internal Revenue Code which will affect your 2018 tax return. Please see my TCJA Changes document for some of the more common changes.

The IRS notified us that the tax filing season will begin on Monday, January 28, 2019.

The filing season will begin on January 29th for individual filers. Partnership, S-corporation, and multi-member LLC tax returns are due March 15th. C corporation and individual tax returns will be due by April 17th this year.

The next time you come into my office, ask about Apple Pay.  You can use your phone or smartwatch to pay!

I have officially launched an App in both the Apple App Store and Google Play.  Look for “April’s Tax Service”.  Using the app, you can make appointments, access contact information and directions, send a quick snapshot of receipts (or other non-sensitive documents) and access the file upload system which will allow you to upload items…

The IRS recently joined with tax preparation and software firms, payroll and tax financial product processors, and state tax administrators to announce a new collaborative effort in combatting identity theft refund fraud.  Read all about the Security Summit here: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Security-Summit-2015 .

I’m sorry to report that I had my first encounter with a tax client who has been a victim of identity theft in relation to their tax return.  I’m sure you are aware that Target, Home Depot, and Anthem were all compromised this past year so if you at any point did any business with…

Beginning in 2015, my software company has partnered with Protection Plus for audit assistance.  I can offer this wonderful product to you as I prepare your tax return for the low price of $54.95.  What is it?  It is the most comprehensive audit assistance available anywhere.  They pay up to $2,500 in penalties, interest AND…

The IRS recently warned taxpayers and tax professionals about a phone scam in which individuals use common names and fake badge numbers to threaten taxpayers.  This scam targets people across the nation and usually claim that the taxpayer owes taxes and must pay using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer to avoid arrest, deportation,…