What is the best way to contact you for help with my taxes?

Completing the contact form is the best way to reach me. You can also email me directly at llgtaxservices@gmail.com. I typically reply to emails within 48 hours.

What are the Tax Year 2021 Filing Dates?

• Jan. 16, 2023: Deadline to pay the fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for tax year 2022.

• Jan. 23, 2023: The IRS will begin accepting e-filed tax returns.

• Jan. 31, 2023: Your employer has until Jan. 31 to send you your W-2 form reporting your 2022 earnings. Most 1099 forms must be sent to independent contractors by this date as well.

• Feb. 15, 2023: Deadline for financial institutions to mail out Form 1099-B relating to sales of stock, bonds, or mutual funds through a brokerage account, Form 1099-S relating to real estate transactions; and Form 1099-MISC, unless the sender is reporting payments in boxes 8 or 10.

• Feb. 28, 2023: Deadline for businesses to mail Forms 1099 and 1096 to the IRS.

• March 1, 2023: Deadline for farmers and fishermen to file individual income tax returns unless they paid 2022 estimated tax by Jan. 18, 2022.

• March 15, 2023: Deadline for corporate tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120-A, and 1120-S) for tax year 2022, or to request an automatic six-month extension of time to file (Form 7004) for corporations that use the calendar year as their tax year, and for filing partnership tax returns (Form 1065) or to request an automatic six-month extension of time to file (Form 7004).

• March 31, 2023: Deadline for businesses to e-file Forms 1099 and 1098 to the IRS, except Form 1099-NEC.

• April 18, 2022: Deadline for household employers who paid $2,400 or more in wages in 2022 to file Schedule H for Form 1040.

• April 18, 2023: All individuals must file their 2022 personal tax returns, or Form 1040 or Form 1040-SE by this date. This is also the deadline to request an automatic extension (Form 4868) for an extra six months to file your return, and for payment of any tax due.

• June 15, 2023: Deadline for second-quarter estimated tax payments for the 2021 tax year.

• June 15, 2023: Deadline for U.S. citizens living abroad to file individual tax returns or file Form 4868 for an automatic four-month extension.

• Sept. 15, 2023: Deadline for third-quarter estimated tax payments for the 2022 tax year.

• Sept. 15, 2023: Final deadline to file partnership and S-corporation tax returns for tax year 2022, if an extension was requested (Forms 1065 and 1120-S).

• Oct. 16, 2023: Final extended deadline (if previously requested) to file individual and corporate tax returns for the year 2022 using Form 1040 and Form 1120.

What Happens if I Miss a Filling Date?

You'll probably be hit with a financial penalty, if only an extra interest charge, if you don't submit a tax return and make any payment that is due by its appropriate deadline. There are two main penalties you may face:

• The failure-to-file penalty for a 1040 return is 5% of the tax due per month as of tax year 2022, up to a cap of 25% overall, with additional fees piling up after 60 days.

• The failure-to-pay penalty is one-half of 1% for each month, or part of a month, up to a maximum of 25%, of the amount of tax that remains unpaid from the due date of the return until the tax is paid in full.

Generally, interest accrues on any unpaid tax from the due date of the return until the date of payment in full. To avoid fees and required payments, the IRS recommends you should file your return as soon as possible if you miss a deadline.

Do you prepare business returns?

LLG prepares returns for small business owners (sole proprietor and LLC) who file a Schedule C along with their individual 1040.

What documents do I need to submit for tax preparation?

After our consultation and your deposit has been paid, LLG will create your Client Portal which contains the forms you’ll need to complete. This form will help you gather the proper documentation needed to prepare your return.

How long will it take you to complete my tax return?

While preparation times vary based on the complexity of the return, once I’ve received all your tax documents and all questions have been answered, it usually takes me 5-7 business days.

How do I get my tax documents to you?

LLG will create a private online folder for to securely share your tax documents. All you have to do is upload your files into that folder.

Will I get a chance to review my return before it’s e-filed to the IRS and/or state?

Absolutely! After I’ve completed your tax return, you’ll be notified via email and a copy will be uploaded into your private online folder for your review. I encourage all clients to review their return to ensure accuracy.

How much will it cost to have you prepare my tax return?

My tax preparation fees are based on the forms you need filed with the IRS and/or state(s). You can check out my fee schedule to get an idea of what your preparation fees may be.

When do I need to pay my tax preparation fees?

To secure your service, a deposit is required following the consultation. Once we’re approximately 75% completed, the final detailed invoice will be sent and payment is due upon receipt. All returns are submitted to the appropriate agency after payment is made. LLG Accounting & Tax Services accepts PayPal, Zelle, CashApp, Check or Cash. For online payment processing, please use llgtaxservices@gmail.com.