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Tax Preparation

Tax preparation here is one return at a time, prepared with care and explained in plain English. Federal and state. Individual or business. Single state or six. Some returns are straightforward. Some have more moving pieces. Either way you get one advisor, start to finish, and a calm explanation of every line.

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How is every tax return different?

Tax preparation is exactly what it sounds like, but every return is a little different.

Some are straightforward. Some have more moving pieces.

My role is to take what you bring in, sort through it carefully, and make sure everything is handled correctly, without you having to guess what matters or what doesn’t.

Who this is for

When is tax preparation here a good fit?

  • you need a return prepared and filed correctly
  • you want to make sure nothing is missed
  • you’d rather have someone walk through it with you instead of figuring it out alone
What’s included

What does Amanda take care of for you?

Most returns include:

  • reviewing your income, deductions, and documents
  • preparing your federal and any required state returns
  • making sure everything that needs to be filed is included
  • filing everything electronically and confirming once it’s submitted
  • reaching out if something needs clarification along the way

If something stands out, I’ll bring it up and walk through it with you so it makes sense.

What this doesn’t cover

What does this service not cover?

Tax preparation is focused on getting your return completed and filed.

It doesn’t include:

  • ongoing support throughout the year
  • proactive planning before decisions are made
  • deeper conversations about strategy

That’s where Memberships come in.

Process

What does it look like to work together?

You’ll upload your documents through the client portal.

From there, I’ll review everything and start preparing your return.

If I have questions, I’ll reach out, we’ll walk through anything that needs clarification.

Once everything is ready, I’ll send it over for review, and then file it once approved.

Tax Preparation Services

What kinds of tax returns do you prepare?

Tax preparation here covers the full set of federal and state filings most individuals and businesses need. Click through to the detail page that matches your situation.

Not sure where to start?

That’s completely okay. We can start with a conversation and figure out what makes the most sense for your situation.

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What the tax preparation engagement actually looks like

Most clients come in with the same set of unspoken questions: what does it cost, what do I need to send, how long does it take, and what happens if something is wrong. Below is the plain-language answer.

Step 1: kickoff and scope

A 20-minute kickoff call covers your situation (W-2s, 1099s, business, real estate, crypto, multi-state, international — whatever applies), the documents you'll need to gather, and a fee quote based on actual scope. If your situation needs a referral to a specialist, you find out on this call — not three weeks in.

Step 2: secure document upload

TaxDome is the encrypted client portal. You upload tax documents (W-2, 1099s, K-1s, brokerage statements, rental records, etc.) and Amanda reviews. A document checklist is sent so you're not guessing what's needed. Missing documents trigger one round of follow-up rather than a panic loop.

Step 3: preparation

Amanda prepares the return. Questions during preparation come through portal message rather than email, so the audit trail stays in one place.

Step 4: review and e-sign

You review the prepared return (Amanda walks you through anything material before e-signing). The portal handles e-signature. Then we e-file federal and any state returns.

Step 5: refund tracking and payment due dates

Federal refund tracking via "Where's My Refund." State refunds tracked via each state's portal. Balance-due returns scheduled for payment via IRS Direct Pay or state e-payment.

Step 6: post-filing

If you're a year-round advisory client, the relationship continues with quarterly planning, mid-year projection, and IRS letter handling. One-time prep clients can always come back for the next year.

What this is not

How fees work

Fees are quoted at scope, not by the hour. A simple W-2 return is priced differently from a multi-state K-1 partner with rental property and crypto activity. You see the quote before the engagement begins. There are no surprise add-ons after the work is delivered.

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Handled Tax & Advisory · Amanda Emerdinger · (479) 318-0105 · amanda@handledtax.com

PO Box 588, Pea Ridge, AR 72751 · Serving filers nationwide · Mon-Thu by appointment