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Our goal at Fox’s Tax Service is to provide you with professional and timely accounting services while demonstrating the comprehensive and ethical behaviors you would expect from a company with over 35 years of experience.
We provide Federal Income Tax return preparation service to individuals and small businesses as well as IRS representation should you need it. We also prepare state income tax returns, payroll and W2, and 1099 preparation.
We welcome our clients to enjoy the personalized service along with additional benefits like e-filing, competitive rates, and flexible hours.
We look forward to earning your business.
We are a part of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). An Enrolled Agent is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service for audits, collections, and appeals.
Only Enrolled Agents are required to demonstrate to the IRS their competence in matters of taxation before they may represent a taxpayer before the IRS. Unlike attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not choose to specialize in taxes, all Enrolled Agents specialize in taxation. Enrolled Agents are the only taxpayer representatives who receive their right to practice from the U.S. government (CPAs and attorneys are licensed by the states).
“Enrolled” means to be licensed to practice by the federal government, and “Agent” means authorized to appear in the place of the taxpayer at the IRS. Only Enrolled Agents, attorneys, and CPAs may represent taxpayers before the IRS. The Enrolled Agent profession dates back to 1884 when, after questionable claims had been presented for Civil War losses, Congress acted to regulate persons who represented citizens in their dealings with the U.S. Treasury Department.
The license is earned in one of two ways, by passing a comprehensive examination which covers all aspects of the tax code, or having worked at the IRS for five years in a position which regularly interpreted and applied the tax code and its regulations. All candidates are subjected to a rigorous background check conducted by the IRS.
Special Note: You must bring your driver’s license (and your spouse)
Health Insurance Notice: If you purchased health insurance through the market place, you will need to have your 1095A before we can file your return. Also, if you have a health saving account please provide your 1099SA.
Reminder: If you have college aged kids and applying for financial aid – Returns need to be processed early
Special Note: Earned Income Tax Credit…
EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC is a tax credit to help you keep more of what you earned. It is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.
To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file.
Some additional paper work will be needed to process the EITC claiming children. Please contact Fox’s Tax Service to learn more: 330-832-5859. You may also visit the irs.gov site.
Stocks & Bonds – Drop off forms early!!
Because extra time is needed to file and assess please drop off your 1099-B a minimum of one (1) week prior to your appointment. THIS IS NECESSARY to avoid possible rescheduling.
What do I need to bring?
Basically, you need to bring identification, income documents (W-2 and 1099 forms), and expense documents. You also need to bring documents to show all your income for the year. These documents may include:
Driver’s License
W-2s from your employers,
1099-MISC forms for self-employment income,
1099-INT (interest) and 1099-DIV (dividends) forms,
1099-B forms showing brokerage trades in stocks and bonds,
K-1 forms for income from a partnership, small business, or trust,
1099-SSA form showing Social Security received.
HEALTH INSURANCE information.
Be sure to bring written documents for additional income not reported on a W-2 or 1099 form, such as other self-employment income, rental income, or alimony. This could be a spreadsheet, bank statements, or other written evidence.
Bring canceled checks, receipts, or spreadsheets for any tax-related expenses. This may include contributions to your traditional or SEP-IRA, moving expenses, college expenses, medical and dental expenses, real estate taxes, gifts to charities and churches, and daycare or childcare costs. Some expenses are reported to you. Mortgage interest, for example, is reported to you on form 1098, and student loan interest is reported on form 1098-E.
If you paid estimated taxes, bring a summary of your federal and state estimated payments and canceled checks.
Is the organization of my receipts really important?
YES! You can help us in a huge way by organizing and totaling your receipts! For example, medical, dental, prescription and any other receipts that are multiple receipts for the same category.
Is there any limitation or time frame for the IRS to collect on assessed tax?
YES! The IRS has 10 years to collect assessed tax. Unless, the taxpayer agrees to extend this statute the balance due on this assessed tax will disappear 10 years from the date of assessment.
How long does it take to receive a refund?
If you e-file opting for direct deposit and have not received your refund within 3 weeks after filing your return (eight weeks if you filed a paper return opting for a paper check), you can check your refund status by logging onto www.irs.gov. Click on “Where’s My Refund” then go to “Get My Refund Status.” Or, you can call the Refund Hotline at (800) 829-1954.
I still owe taxes from a previous year and am getting a refund this year, can I keep it?
You may not get all of your refund if you owe certain past-due amounts, such as federal tax, state tax, a student loan, or child support. Your refund will automatically be applied to any outstanding balances.
How long do I need to keep certain records?
Records such as receipts, canceled checks, and other documents that prove an item of income or a deduction appearing on your return should be kept at least until the statute of limitations expires for that return. Usually this is three years from the date the return was due or filed, or two years from the date the tax was paid, whichever is later.
There is no period of limitations when a return is false or fraudulent or when no return is filed. You should keep some records indefinitely, such as property records, since you may need them to determine the basis of the property if it to prove the amount of gain or loss if the property is sold.
How much can I make before I need to file a tax return?
Weather or not you need to file a tax return or not depends on the type of income and the amount of income. If you are 65 or older and single and make under $11,900.00 not including Social Security or if married and both are over 65 and make under $23,200.00 you will generally not have to file a return.
Who can I claim as a dependent?
These 5 test must be met before you can claim someone as a dependant:
– You must pay over half of their support,
– They must be related to you or have been raised in your house as a family member for the entire year if not a blood relative
– They must live with you for more than 6 months if a blood relative or the entire year if a foster child or not a blood relative unless you are claiming a child that did not live with you due to divorce,
– Their gross income can not be more than $3,650.00 unless they are under age 19 or under age 24 and a full time student,
– They can not be filing a joint return with their spouse and be claimed on your return.
Please reach out to us for questions or to schedule your appointment.
39 Tremont Ave. SW
Massillon, OH 44647
Tel: (330) 832-5859
Fax: (330) 832-3022
Email: daphynefox@sbcglobal.net