Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ’s about our company and personal tax returns.

01
How much do you guys' charge?

Our prices are unique to every single client based off of the complexity of the work. The custom, pre-determined pricing helps us charge you a fair price without having to rely on the hours worked on any specific project. For more information, please give us a call or fill out a form on our “Get in Touch” page.

02
Why do you need my prior year return?

If you are a new client looking to get a free quote on our services, we’ll often request to see your prior year tax return. By seeing the prior year tax return, or any other document needed to complete the work, we will get a better understanding of your unique situation. This will help us accurately price out the quote and it will also allow our CPA’s to see if there were any mistakes in your previously completed work that may need to be amended.

03
How long does it take to prepare a tax return?

The time it takes to prepare a tax return varies depending on the level of complexity and whether we have all the information necessary to complete the return and what format that information is in. The more organized your information is and the faster you get it to us, the quicker your return will be ready.

Our process is simple, you send us your most recent prior year return, we look it over, draw up a proposal breaking down our service fees and send it over to you for approval. Once approved, we will tackle your biggest concerns and questions and work on making sure you are sending us all the necessary documents to file your return(s).

Typically, our turn around time is anywhere from 2-3 weeks, depending on the season and availability of our employees. We do provide rushed or expedited services at your request for additional costs.

04
Can you prepare state income tax returns for other states besides Virginia?

Yes, we can prepare tax returns for any state in the United States.

05
What is an Enrolled Agent (EA)?

An Enrolled Agent, EA, is someone who can help represent you in front of the Federal or State tax officials in case of an audit or collection. They have very similar power to a Certified Public Accountant, CPA. We have several EA’s on our team that can help you with your tax needs.

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What is Audit Protection?

Audit protection is an add-on service we provide to all tax returns that are prepared by us. It acts like insurance in case you get audited. Audit protection will allow us to protect you from the IRS free of additional charge. You can read more about it here.

FAQ’s about services we provide for your business.

01
How much does monthly accounting cost? What factors go into the pricing?

Pricing for our monthly accounting services varies by your company’s needs. It is not based on the size of your company, rather your company’s accounting activity and the complexity of your financial statements.

We will work with you to arrive at an affordable, fixed monthly fee. These fees are all-inclusive; services provided include:

  • Profit and loss statements
  • Balance sheets
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Sales tax filings
  • Audit representation
02
What accounting systems do you use?

We primarily use the following systems:

  • CCH Axcess
  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • ADP
  • ShareFile
03
When should I consider outsourcing my accounting?

If your business is too small to hire an in-house accountant or you simply don’t have the desire to do it yourself, you should consider outsourcing the tasks. While QuickBooks is used by many small business owners, the software can be more complicated than first realized. By outsourcing your accounting, you free yourself to focus on other aspects of your business.