Now that 2016 has officially arrived, the countdown to tax season is underway. Important tax documents, including W2 forms, will begin arriving in mailboxes this month and the IRS officially starts accepting returns on January 19^th. To minimize stress and streamline the process, it’s important to gather your documents now and make an appointment with an experienced preparer that you can trust to manage your personal or business tax return. Should you entrust your tax preparation to a CPA, tax attorney, or DIY software?

Though user-friendly software is gaining in popularity, it is not always the best choice for those with more complicated tax situations and businesses. And while a CPA has extensive accounting experience, only a tax attorney can represent your interests in tax court. At France Law Firm, our tax attorney has been preparing returns for over 30 years. Belinda France has a degree in Accounting, a juris doctoral, and a post-doctoral in taxation law. Belinda understands the intricacies of both personal and business taxation and can manage even complex returns. Unlike a CPA or software program, a tax attorney can represent your interests all the way to tax court, if the need should ever arise.

Though the April 15^th tax deadline may seem in the distant future, it will be here before you know it. Take the time now to make sure that your documents are in order and that you have an appointment with France Law to get your taxes completed. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that an experienced tax attorney has reviewed every aspect of your return. It’s also a great time to review your tax strategy for the coming year and make any adjustments.

At France Law, we look forward to tax time each year. With the 2016 tax season picking up steam, give us a call today to make your appointment!