Tax Services

When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the expertise and knowledge you are looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

We’re happy to help you with any of these services:

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Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

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Tax Planning

Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.

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IRS AUDIT Representation

Don’t go it alone! We’re your ally and representative in an IRS audit.

The Good & Bad of Unfiled Tax Returns for McMinnville Taxpayers

You may have seen the recent headlines announcing that Americans left almost 1.5 billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds in 2019 because of unfiled tax returns.That’s a lot of money that will become the property of the U.S. Department of the Treasury when it could...

Why McMinnville Tax Debtors Should Unload Tax Debt Now

Here we are, nearing the end of tax season. It’s been one wild ride. I for one am counting the days until I can turn off my phone, sip on some iced tea, and get lulled to sleep by the wind and bird songs while swinging comfortably in a hammock. If you can’t reach...

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Kickbacks for McMinnville Homeowners

I want to start today by sending my thoughts to those suffering and grieving in Maui. You’ve likely heard about the wildfires raging there (the deadliest in more than a hundred years, actually, with search efforts only just beginning). If you’re at all interested in...

3 Common Tax-Related Business Problems

Can you think of anything more American than starting your own business? Okay, probably a few things come to mind. But becoming an entrepreneur is definitely toward the top of the list.However, an easy undertaking it is not. When you first start out, it’s easy to jump...

Lisa Heckman’s Pro Tips to Negotiate with the IRS

With the tax deadline firmly in the rearview, most McMinnville people are enjoying pool time and picnics, free of the tax worries of springtime. (Though perhaps not free of all the inflation and stock market pressures we’re all currently facing. Hang in there.)But...

Lisa Heckman’s Debt Repayment Strategies for a Freer Future

Debt freedom is something anyone with a big mountain of debt dreams of. Making that last payment on something that’s been hanging around your neck for years is a life-changer.It’s why it’s so easy to relate to those families on the Dave Ramsey show who shout, “We’re...

Five Tax Rights to Protect McMinnville Taxpayers

When the IRS is breathing down your neck, it may feel like you have no choice but to just roll over and take whatever they dish out.But here’s the thing… You actually have an extensive set of tax rights, guaranteed by law, when dealing with the IRS. They’re...

The TAS: Another McMinnville Taxpayer Advocate

The new year should be a time of joy. It’s like a fresh start… for some.But if you’re facing tax problems, anxiety about money owed to the IRS, audit situations, etc. can overshadow the new year euphoria. Pile on that the impending reality of facing yet another year’s...

Estimated Tax Payments: A Reminder for McMinnville Business Owners

Unless you're a tax pro like me (who lives and breathes this stuff), you want to think about taxes as little as possible. Especially post-tax deadlines. Out of sight, out of mind until next year, right? Not really.If you're a local McMinnville business owner...

Heckman’s Guide to Navigating the IRS Office of Appeals

Huge federal tax debt can make you feel like you’re drowning with no life preserver. And keeping your head above water on your own without some help can spell doom. A good place to start (besides calling your favorite McMinnville tax specialist, wink) is to send...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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