Tax Preparation

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What is tax preparation?

Tax preparation is the process of preparing, calculating, and filing tax returns. Tax preparers complete and file tax forms for their clients. With a sufficient understanding of tax law, a tax preparer can review all of a client’s personal information, including Social Security numbers, income statements, and personal and business expenses, to determine which expenses and circumstances may result in tax deductions or credits.  Based on the results of calculating a return, a tax preparer can also offer advice about the best steps to take to reduce their tax liability in the coming year.

Credentialed vs non-credentialed tax preparers.

Non-credentialed tax preparers are individuals who prepare taxes without a credential from a third-party organization are non-credentialed preparers. Instead of meeting the requirements of a third-party issuing organization, non-credentialed tax professionals may be self-taught or have received training provided by a tax preparation store where they work on a seasonal basis.

Credentialed tax preparers are credentialed professionals who work year-round, primarily on accounting and tax related tasks. Credentialed tax preparers receive credentials from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a state board, and include:

  • certified public accountants (CPAs), who receive credentials from state boards,
  • enrolled agents (EAs), who receive credentials from the IRS, and
  • tax attorneys, who are licensed by state bar associations.

All Sibley & Associates tax preparers are real credentialed professionals. All tax advice and reviews of tax returns are accurate and reliable so you can be confident you’re getting every dollar you deserve.

Keep your focus on your business and your life.

Tax preparation can be a chore. Very few people actually like to do their tax preparation, and even fewer know how to do it correctly. Let the reliable, licensed, and trained professionals at Sibley & Associates do the job so you can focus more on running your business and living your life.