Tax Preparation Services in Manassas, VA

We collect and organize your tax documents, prepare the federal return (and your Virginia return), review income and deductions line by line, and file electronically before the deadline. For more involved returns, we also look at last year's filing, business books, estimated payments, and any foreign reporting you might owe. It starts with a short conversation so we know what to ask for.

Yes. We request your IRS wage and income transcripts to rebuild missing years, prepare each return accurately, and file them in a sensible order. If the IRS has already filed a substitute return for you, a real return usually lowers the balance. Getting current is also the first step toward most resolution options, so we plan the filings with any existing balance or collection activity in mind.

Yes. Our founder is an IRS Enrolled Agent, licensed by the Treasury to represent individuals and businesses before the IRS on any federal tax matter. So if a return we prepare ever draws a letter, an audit, or a collection notice, you won't be sent elsewhere. We handle it, under a signed Form 2848.

Start with income forms: W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, and records for any business income. Add last year's return and receipts for deductible costs. Depending on your situation, also bring Form 1098 mortgage interest statements, retirement account forms, charitable receipts, estimated payment records, foreign account details, and business financial statements. A tidy folder saves time and lowers the odds of a missed item.

Yes. While we prepare current or missing returns, we can also look at what's owed in back taxes, interest, and penalties and what IRS options fit. That might be an installment agreement, a penalty abatement request, Currently Not Collectible status, or an Offer in Compromise for those who qualify. The right path depends on your filing history, your finances, and how the balance built up.

Yes, particularly owners whose books need more than a quick look. Business returns depend on reliable bookkeeping, complete records, and the right forms for your entity, whether that's a Schedule C, an S corporation return, or a partnership return. Many of our Northern Virginia clients are government contractors, and we bring GovCon accounting experience to those returns. We also help owners plan estimated taxes, payroll, and pass through income, and offer fractional CFO support when the business needs ongoing financial leadership.

As soon as your year end documents arrive, usually late January through mid February. Starting early leaves time to chase missing forms, reconcile business records, and resolve questions about prior years before the deadline. If you have several income sources, a business, unfiled years, or open IRS letters, start even earlier, because those always take extra documentation.

Yes. Manassas is well within our regular service area, which covers Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. We're based in Bowie, Maryland, and work with Manassas clients in person or remotely, whichever is easier. Because IRS representation rights are federal, we can also help with federal tax matters for clients in any state.