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If my return is electronic, how do I sign it? The most convenient way for you to sign your electronic return is to use a Personal Identification Number (PIN). It's completely paperless! I have you sign a document that shows that you agree with the numbers in the return and is allowing us to e-file your return for you. The signed forms stay at my firm for four years.My practice services clients in many other areas. I have several clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

I prepare my own tax return, why use your services? Many times you are correct and you can prepare and file a return. But did you take all the deductions? Did you take the available tax credit? Did you go to a tax course in the past 12 months? We find that many returns can be self-prepared but many are lacking in all the deductions that can be taken.Typically, most people will go to their lawyer first, get the business set up and then contact an accountant. I would rather that you contact me at the beginning.

What is the annual gift tax exclusion? The annual exclusion is $11,000 for 2004 and 2003, per donee, with an annual maximum of $22,000 per donee applicable to spouses who utilize gift splitting. Additionally, there is an unlimited exclusion for payments of tuition and medical expenses.You should bring all your information in as soon as you have it all together. The sooner you bring it in to me the better chance I have at making sure I've done the best possible job for you.

What is an Authorized IRS e-file Provider? An Authorized IRS e-file Provider is a tax professional or firm who is accepted into the IRS electronic filing program. One type of Authorized IRS e-file Provider is an Electronic Return Originator (ERO). An ERO is a person or firm that taxpayers entrust with tax information for the purpose of filing income tax returns electronically to the IRS. Keener Consulting is an ERO.The annual exclusion is $11,000 for 2004 and 2003, per donee, with an annual maximum of $22,000 per donee applicable to spouses who utilize gift splitting. Additionally, there is an unlimited exclusion for payments of tuition and medical expenses.

How do I know that the IRS really has my return? The IRS notifies your Authorized IRS e-file Provider within 48 hours of transmission that your return information was received. If the IRS detects any errors, it sends a message back to our firm indicating the error. My firm will correct the error and notify you to let you know what the error was. I will then retransmit your returns to the IRS.Some people do not need the expertise of a Certified Public Accountant. The best way to find out is to call a CPA firm and ask them that question as each situation is different.An Authorized IRS e-file Provider is a tax professional or firm who is accepted into the IRS electronic filing program.

Should I use a lawyer or an accountant to incorporate my business? Although lawyers can get the paperwork together to make your incorporation happen, they might not know all the different tax laws that can apply to the different kinds of incorporations. Therefore, I suggest you see an accountant first to find out exactly which kind of incorporation you should pursue. Then have your lawyer finish the paperwork.My practice services clients in many other areas. I have several clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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