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The time frame is entirely up to you, if you have all your documents ready then the process will be fast. If by any chance you are still waiting on documents, then it might take longer. Prado on the GO is convenient because the process is entirely up to you.

Yes, you can claim State and local real estate taxes (subject to Federal limitations)

The Following is a list of the deductions you can still claim on your itemized deduction schedule:
Medical and dental expenses
You can deduct only the part of your medical and dental expenses that exceeds 7.5% of the amount of your adjusted gross income
Taxes You Paid:
State and local real estate taxes (subject to Federal limitations)
Home mortgage interest and points
Gifts to charity
Casualty and theft losses
Some of the deductions are not applicable to the Federal, it may still be applicable to the State of California or the State you reside.
Miscellaneous itemized deductions (employee business expenses) for the State only.

Yes, you could qualify for the following Homeowners credits
• Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit
• Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit
• Low-Income Housing Credit (for Owners)
• Frequently Asked Questions on Capital Gains, Losses, and Sale of Home

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS issues ITINs to individuals who are required to have a U.S. taxpayer identification number but who do not have, and are not eligible to obtain, a Social Security number (SSN) from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

ITINs that are not used on a federal income tax return at least once for tax years 2016, 2017 or 2018, will expire on December 31, 2019 and all ITINs with middle digits 83, 84, 85, 86 or 87 will expire at the end of this year. Please remember that ITINs with the following middle digits have expired in the years noted: 2018: ITIN’s with 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 81 or 82 2017: ITIN’s with 70, 71, 72 & 80 2016: ITIN’s with 78 and 79

Yes, our staff is ready to assist with ITIN applications or renewals.

If by the end of February, your attempts to have the Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, corrected by your employer are unsuccessful, you can request that an IRS representative initiate a Form W-2 complaint. Call the IRS toll free at 800-829-1040 or make an appointment to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC).
• The IRS will send your employer a letter requesting that they furnish you a corrected Form W-2 within ten days. The letter advises your employer of their responsibilities to provide a correct Form W-2 and of the penalties for failure to do so.
• The IRS will send you a letter with instructions and Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, or Form 1099-R, Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc. You can use the Form 4852 in the event that your employer doesn't provide you with the corrected Form W-2 in time to file your tax return. Depending on the time of year, the IRS may have federal wage information in the form of a wage transcript. See Topic 159 for more information on how to get a transcript of W-2 information. When you call the IRS or visit a TAC office, please have the following information available:
• Your employer's or payer's name and complete address including ZIP code, employer identification number if known (see your prior year's Form W-2 if you worked for the same employer), phone number, and
• Your name, address including ZIP code, social security number, phone number, and dates of employment. If you file your return and attach Form 4852, you’ll need to estimate the wages you earned, taxes withheld, and the period you worked for that employer. You should base the estimate on year-to-date information from your final pay stub, if possible. When filing a Form 4852 instead of a Form W-2, there may be delays processing your refund while we verify the information you gave us. To help protect your social security benefits, keep a copy of Form 4852 until you begin receiving social security benefits, just in case there's a question about your work record and/or earnings in a particular year. After September 30 following the date shown on line 4, use a my Social Security online account or contact your local SSA office to verify wages reported by your employer.
If you receive a corrected Form W-2 after you filed your return with Form 4852, and the information differs from the information reported on your return, you must amend your return by filing Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

First You need to request your W2 from your employer, as last resort we can assist you with Form 4852. This form serves as a substitute for Forms W-2.

You and your family could qualify for the following Federal Credits
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Child and Dependent Care Credit
• Adoption Credit
• Child Tax Credit
• Credit for the Elderly or Disabled

The Following credits are available if you qualify.
• Lifetime Learning Credit
• American Opportunity Tax Credit

We have created a list of documents that you can download to help you gather documents that we will need to get your income tax preparation done. Please see our Tax Forms Section for further assistance.

If you are a returning client, you can request a customized list of the documents you need. Please contact us and let us know you need a Tax Planner and we can email it to you.

Yes, it is highly recommended to get an appointment. We welcome walk ins; however, our appointments are easy to make, you can book an appointment over the phone by calling us.

Yes, We E-File your income tax after you sign our E-File Authorization.

Our prices are very competitive. We charge for our services based on the forms we used on your tax preparation.

We have regular office hours all year long from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; During tax season we close at 8:00 PM. Closed on Federal/State Holidays.

No, our fees need to be paid before we submit your tax return to the IRS.

Yes, both Spouses need to come into our office. There are certain exclusions, send us an email and we can assist you in this matter.

Typically, is April 15 of each year, there may be a different date.

Individuals who are self-employed are considered Business Owners for tax purposes. Corporations and Limited Liability Companies also file a Business Tax Return.

We need you Income and Expense Report to report your business taxes. Please refer to our Business tax forms section to get more information.

Yes, we do need your receipts if you are signed up for our bookkeeping service. If you have someone else or you do your own bookkeeping, we just need an Income and expense Report.

We typically can finish a tax return preparation on your appointment, provided you bring us the documentation we need.

You can find more information on our Download forms page.

The Price will be based on the type of Return you file. (Sole Proprietor, Corporation, LLC or S-Corporation) Please contact us for a Quote.