How do I request a copy of my tax return?
Here are the steps to request a copy of your tax return: Follow this link to open our secure site: https://www.encyro.com/ngltaxservice Carefully enter your email address and name. Double check your email address! In the Message area enter the following: A short message requesting a copy of your tax return, make sure to include your […]
What do I bring in for my business?
Please note, if your return includes business activity: We do not offer bookkeeping as part of the tax prep fee. Please come to your appointment with your bookkeeping completed, including a profit and loss breakdown showing your total income (gross income before deductions) and an itemized list of expenses for the year. Monthly totals are […]
LLC Questions
LLCs are a popular topic among online tax experts, but be cautious. Many people follow online advice, only to regret it later. A Single Member LLC (also known as a disregarded entity) is primarily a legal structure, not a tax strategy. It functions the same as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes—no extra tax benefits […]
I paid my balance but I just received a letter that says I never paid it.
This is actually fairly common. There are usually two reasons for this happening: You accidently paid the wrong people. Meaning you owed the IRS but made a payment to the State (FTB) or vice versa. Check your payment receipts. or You filed a joint return but when it came time to make the payment you […]
How can I check the status of my refund?
To check your status with the IRS (Federal Return), follow this link: https://www.irs.gov/refunds Please note: You will need your exact refund amount when checking the status. If you opted to pay our fee out of your refund, you need to enter the refund amount before any fees are deducted. To check your status with the […]
I keep checking my refund status online and it just says processing. Can you tell me what is going on?
We only have access to the same refund information that you see on the IRS website. Once we submit a return and receive the acceptance acknowledgment from the IRS we will have no other information related to your return until it’s either released or the IRS sends a letter. If your return was rejected for […]
I received my refund but it’s less than it was supposed to be.
There are a few reasons why this may happen. We will break down the answers into two categories. If you paid us directly, and NOT out of your refund. If you paid us directly, and your refund was less than you expected, it may have been reduced by the IRS or a Financial Management Service […]
How much money does someone need to make to have to file taxes?
We get this question all of the time. Many people that make under the filing threshold may not “need” to file but may still benefit (aka get a refund) from filing their return. They may be entitled to refunds due to tax withholding, and other credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child […]
I am married but I heard it’s better for me to file separately from my spouse, is that true?
Yes, married individuals can file as Married Filing Separately, which is legal and sometimes beneficial. However, many mistakenly recommend filing as Single or Head of Household to qualify for low-income credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is illegal if you’re married. Be cautious with tax advice from others.
My boyfriend/girlfriend lives with me and my kids and wants to use one on his/her tax return. Is this OK?
There are many rules regarding what qualifies a person as your dependent. So the answer can be complicated. One of the more important rules regarding dependents is the relationship test. We often hear “they are basically my kids” or “they are my step-kids”. The IRS rules are very clear on this. So in most of […]