Look, as a CPA, I work with a lot of small businesses and prepare returns that have some complexity. These are my typical clients.
But not everyone needs that level of detailed CPA work. If you only have a W-2, you can easily file online for free! For those of you with simple returns, use this link below to go and file your tax return. If you have a 1099 and need to report some deductions, maybe it’s time we start to talk so you don’t miss any tax savings opportunities.
Contact me if you have specific questions regarding the “stickier” tax issues. For those simple filers with only W-2’s looking to file for free, use the link below. 
Note that filing is free for the most basic of returns and the price increases when your return becomes more complex. I just wanted to give those simple filers away to file your return for free…
Some things to consider for those that want to file on their own:
1040 EZ–FREE through the link below
- Single or married, under 65
- Without kids or dependents
- Standard deduction
- Taxable income < $100,000
- Free e-filing and printing
1040A–$19.95 through the link below
- Standard deduction
- Taxable income < $100,000
- Retirement income
- Additional tax credits
1040–$39.95 through the link below
- All personal & business income
- Itemized deductions
- Any taxable income amount
- All tax credits
If your situation is similar to any of the ones listed above, please click the link below to file your own tax return:
You should use a CPA to prepare and file your taxes when:
- You’re nervous about filing your own taxes
- You don’t have time to file your own taxes
- You need expert advice about your taxes
- You want to maximize your deductions by putting the expert advice to work
- You’ve had business or personal changes in the past year
- You need tax planning
- You have diverse investments or income streams
- You own a business, are self-employed or have rental properties—A CPA can help with depreciation schedules for business or real estate assets.
- You are considering selling some real estate—A CPA can help you use a like-kind exchange to minimize your taxes on the gain of property.
- You are setting aside money for the next generation—A CPA can help you decide which vehicles to use for tax-deferred or tax-free savings.
If you’d like to discuss your specific situation, feel free to give me a call at (502) 432-3209 or drop me an email at jcrutcher@nashtax.com.