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Temporary Changes within Jo's Tax Service

posted Mar 24, 2020, 7:51 AM by Julia Sims

Due to the current events we would like you to know that we will still be accepting drop offs and are more than happy to handle any business possible electronically. As we are considered an essential business as of right now, we will not be closing. Sadly, we will not be able to accept any face to face appointments until further notice. This is for your safety as well as ours. If for whatever reason you do need to come in to the office, please use common sense and keep a respectable distance from others, including our employees. Your safety and theirs is important to Jo's Tax Service. We offer to mail any paperwork to prevent you having to come in and pick it up. Please call to inquire.

We are making an effort to keep our surfaces cleaned several times a day with disinfecting cleansers. We apologize, but we will not be allowing the use of our private bathroom during this time.
We ask that anyone needing to physically come to our office please call ahead of time to let us know you are coming. We are only allowing a limited number of people in our office at one time in order to do our part. If you need to sign paperwork, we ask that you not approach the employee presenting the paperwork for you until they have stepped back. They will still be able to show you clearly where to sign. If at all possible, we are encouraging the use of electronic signatures. Please call to inquire how this may be done.


We would like to warn patrons of our business that we will be diffusing essential oils throughout the building and that the smell may be rather strong for some people. These particular essential oils are said to help cleanse the air.

Tax Season is here again!

posted Jan 14, 2020, 12:13 PM by Julia Sims   [ updated Jan 14, 2020, 12:13 PM ]

See our Internet Specials page for special deals that may apply to you! We hope to see everyone soon and hope that you've had a great year.

Free E-File & Discount!

posted Jan 25, 2019, 8:57 AM by Julia Sims   [ updated Jan 25, 2019, 8:57 AM ]

We now offer E-file for free!
Additionally we are offering an early bird special. $10 off your tax prep if you come in before February 10, 2019 and mention this post. Good for new or returning clients. Even if you can't E-file quite yet, coming in and getting started is all it takes with a mention of this post. Look forward to seeing you all!

E-File Open

posted Jan 24, 2017, 3:22 PM by Jo Ann Sims

E-File is now open.  Most of you know there is a delay in the IRS releasing refunds to taxpayers that receive EIC or Additional child ta credit until mid February, BUT that doesn't mean you have to wait until then to file.  You can file now and then it will already be in the IRS system so they will release your refund when they are allowed to.  Come on in and get the return filed so you can be in line when they start releasing those refunds.  See ya soon.
Jo Ann

Employment Opportunities

posted Nov 14, 2016, 1:16 PM by Julia Sims

We pride ourselves on offering personal service to our clients. In an effort to do this for our many clients we hire additional hands each year. It's that time now, and we'd like to take a moment to seek out those special individuals who would like to be a part of our 2016 tax year crew.  We hire both tax preparers and office assistance. For more information see out Job Opportunities page and our Facebook page or e-mail us at jostax2@comcast.net.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Bookkeeping Services

posted Oct 17, 2016, 3:17 PM by Julia Sims

For those who own your own business, bookkeeping can be a nightmare. Fortunately, Jo's Tax Service is open all year for your convenience.

Don't wait until the end of the year during crunch time to get your financials in order. If you keep things in order throughout the year it will be cheaper and less stressful for you.

We, of course offer a full range of bookkeeping services, and should you choose to take advantage of them, it will put us in a position to pick up on any pitfalls that may be coming your way on the tax front so you're not slammed with everything at the end of the year.

Give us a call to further discuss how we can help you.




E-file Starts Tomorrow!

posted Jan 18, 2016, 8:34 AM by Julia Sims

Official E-file date starts tomorrow! Jo's Tax Service is here to help with all your tax related needs. Come see us. For the remainder of tax season we'll be open from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Mon-Friday and 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturdays. As always we accept walk-ins but appointments are best, drop offs are always welcome.

Call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns you have.

540-825-0325
jostax2@comcast.net

Tax Season is here!

posted Jan 13, 2016, 8:02 AM by Julia Sims

It's officially tax season now! We look forward to seeing everyone this year. As stated on our Facebook page, anyone who comes in before January 19th gets free e-file.
No W-2s? No problem. We can prepare your taxes based on your last pay stub and e-file once you receive the actual w-2.
Even those outside of Culpeper are welcome. We serve clients from all over the states and even some from over seas!
Have a business and you're just not sure who to turn to? We can help you there too. We handle sole proprietor, partnership, and corporation returns of all sizes.
Unsure how to file? Give us a call to see how our family can help you this year and hopefully for many years to come.

Tax Year 2015 Calendar: Important Dates and Deadlines

posted Dec 17, 2015, 4:41 PM by penguin Heilman

Unless otherwise indicated, all deadlines are at 11:59:59 P.M. (one second before midnight) local time.

See also IRS Publication 509.

November 15, 2015

  • Open enrollment for tax year 2016 begins at the Health Insurance Marketplace.
  • The open enrollment period for tax year 2015 ended on March 15, 2015.

January 4, 2016 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

  • The Intuit Electronic Filing Center begins accepting and holding ("stockpiling") 2015 tax returns that are final and able to be e-filed.
  • The IRS starts processing stockpiled returns on January 18 (subject to change).

January 15, 2016

  • Due date for fourth installment of 2015 estimated tax payments.

January TBD

  • The IRS starts processing previously stockpiled returns. Most (but not all) are processed on a first-in, first-out basis.
  • The IRS will run a small number of stockpiled returns through their systems up to a week before this date for testing purposes.
    • If yours is one of them, please note that your tax refund (if any) will not be processed until after the IRS processing date.

February 15, 2016

March 15, 2016

  • Deadline for filing a 2015 S corporation or partnership return or extension.

April 18, 2016

  • Deadline for filing a 2015 personal, C corporation, or estates/trusts tax returns or extension.
    • The return or extension must be postmarked or transmitted for e-filing by Monday, April 18, 2016.
    • To avoid late payment penalties and interest, any additional taxes you owe must be paid by this date even if you filed an extension. 
  • Due date for first installment of 2016 estimated tax payments.

April 25, 2016

  • Deadline for resubmitting or paper-filing a rejected federal return that was originally e-filed by the April 18 deadline if you did not file an extension.
    • Note: Although the last day to resubmit a rejected return is October 20, the April 25 deadline applies to taxpayers who owe taxes and want to avoid the late-filing penalty.
  • Deadline for resubmitting or paper-filing a rejected extension that was originally e-filed by the April 18 deadline.

June 15, 2016

  • Deadline for filing a 2015 personal return for U.S. citizens or residents living and working abroad, including military duty.
  • Due date for second installment of 2016 estimated tax payments.

September 15, 2016

  • Final deadline to file your 2015 S corporation or partnership tax return if you filed an extension.
  • Due date for third installment of 2016 estimated tax payments.

September 30, 2016

  • Final deadline to file your 2015 estate/trust tax return if you filed an extension.

October 17, 2016

  • Final deadline to file your 2015 personal or C corporation tax return if you filed an extension.

October 20, 2016

  • Final deadline to resubmit a rejected return that was originally e-filed on or before October 17.
    • If you're expecting a refund and miss the October 20 e-file cutoff date, you have until April 15, 2019 (October 15, 2019 if you filed an extension) to file a paper return and claim your 2015 refund.

Tax Season

posted Apr 10, 2014, 12:14 PM by penguin Heilman   [ updated Apr 10, 2014, 12:15 PM ]

It’s about that time.

It’s time for all the tax preparers to gear up, strap up, prepare their trusty calculators and pencils and get ready for the onslaught of taxes that need to be prepared.

Tax Season is just around the corner. Are you ready? Most people are not.

Are you one of those people who fret over if you have everything? If so, take a few deep breaths and check out our website. Over our time of being in business we are compiling more and more information geared towards common problems that our clients come across and we will be attempting to offer information or check lists that are as user firendly as we can make them.

As always your suggestions or comments are welcome.

 

Thanks for visiting us,

Jo’s Tax Service

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