Tax Preparation

WARNING: IRS Audits Rapidly Increasing…
How Confident Are You That Your Return is Accurate?
Could You be Missing Potential Deductions?

10 million tax payers missed out on a chance to get a bigger refund last year simply because they neglected to fill out one line on their tax return. Will you miss a similar opportunity this year?

Today’s tax laws are increasingly complicated and the rules for deductions and credits change year by year. Are you aware of all the deductions and credits that might be available to you this year, even on the most basic of tax returns? Perhaps you feel secure in your do-it-yourself tax preparation software, but let’s face it… There is no substitute for an experienced tax professional who can answer your questions and ask you the questions that might be key to saving you tax dollars.

Stay On Top of Tax Liabilities and Avoid Consequences through Diligent Tax Preparation

Cohen CPA Strategies LLC can help you handle the year-round tax work required for timely tax preparation and filing compliance.

Are you having a hard time staying on top of tax filing requirements? Do you have to scramble and shuffle accounting resources at tax time to meet deadlines? Are you unnecessarily risking fines and legal consequences?

Business and complex entrepreneurial tax filing is much more than an annual obligation. To remain prepared and compliant, you need to have a solid tax plan. That plan needs to be broken down into manageable tasks with clearly assigned responsibilities. This means tax management needs to be part of your regular operations plan.

Is your current provider allowing time and resources for periodic tasks that allow you to keep ahead of filing requirements? Do they have the processes and systems in place to efficiently manage your preparation needs?

As your financial profile becomes more complex, your tax obligations require more specialized and formal management. That means relying on unprepared and rushed tax return delivery. Investing in carefully executed tax preparation and filing ensures minimal tax liability without the risks.

Employ a total tax management solution

Follow a year-round tax plan

Stay on top of all filing requirements

Eliminate the risk of noncompliance

Tax Preparation Is More Than an Annual Occurrence

Tax preparation and management is truly a year-round activity. It takes careful tax planning and a vigilant awareness of monthly and quarterly obligations.

Failure to understand or comply with filing requirements can be costly. It can also be incredibly stressful on you and your staff. But you don’t have to wait until the last minute or miss an important deadline before you realize it’s time to make a change.

At Cohen CPA Strategies LLC, our CPA tax professionals offer continual guidance. With our help, you’ll be able to assess, understand and adjust your ongoing tax situation before it unfolds.

You can be confident in the proven, low-risk techniques your company uses to minimize tax liability and risk. You just need a partner to help you stay prepared. Please let us help you!

With our tax return services you get:

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Assurance that your return has been checked and double-checked for mathematical accuracy and errors that are commonly flagged by the IRS, resulting in fewer chances for contact by the IRS.

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Tips for better managing your payroll withholding so that you can have the advantage of greater income all year long, rather than loaning that money to the government and waiting for it to come back in the form of your yearly tax return.

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A list of common deductions that may benefit you in the coming year, and tips for limiting your future tax liability.

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Electronic filing for a quicker refund.

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