Note: The links on the left refer to "1999" tax rates and
info. This is not correct. You are preparing 1999 taxes in the year 2000.
Announcement: For Tax Year 2002 we will have ON-LINE tax prepartion in
affiliation with: www.1040.com.
Larry Carlson, co-owner of
Carlson Tax Center, with wife Linda, has over 30 years experience preparing income
taxes. He has managed small and medium sized businesses, owned several small
business, rentals, etc., throughout his life. Larry enjoys looking into those
unusual tax situations to minimize the amount of tax you are legally required to pay.
After the taxes have been prepared, decisions have to be made on
how to get you your refund.
Direct Deposit - right into your checking or savings account at your own bank - usually
in 10 to 14 days. You must have a checking or savings account.
Cost: with paid Income Tax Preparation!
RAL (Refund Anticipation Loan)
- your refund check issued right here in our office - usually within
1-2 days. This is really a program of applying to our participating bank for a short
term loan assured by your refund.
Cost: Depends on amount of refund
(You know, the bank charges interest), but maximum of $99.00 plus cost of tax prepartion.
RAC (Refund Check) your refund check issued in our office, usually in 10-14 days. You
don't need a bank account to for this service. Advantage, no preparation fees up
front. Checks available in 10-14 days.
Cost: $40 plus cost of tax preparation.
Key Benefits
Larry's30 years
preparing income taxes.
Our Refund
options: Direct Deposit, Refund Loans, Refund checks.
All preparation
computer compiled and checked.
Qualifications
Larry has an Business Degree in Accounting from the University
of Southern Indiana, (previously Indiana State University, Evansville), does continuous
study through available materials and through various sources on the Internet to keep his
information base current.
Utilizing current computer technology and programs, taxes are
prepared by Larry on the computer. While the technology is great, the strength of
Larry's expertise lies in the years he prepared taxes by pencil and adding machine.
He knows the effect of the numbers input on the bottom line rather than filling in boxes
on a computer screen.
Now, technology and business ties allow (encourage) electronic
deposits, fast refunds of 1-2 days, instant checking, acknowledgement and acceptance by
the IRS.
Pricing
Many returns are prepared for the basic rate of $45. That
fee includes basic return preparation, E-File (electronic filing) with Direct Deposit to
your bank account. Returning clients also receive a $5.00 discount, reducing this
basic fee to $40.
Additional fees are charged for additional forms (work)
needed. Typical Forms adding fees are EIC (Earned Income Credit), A (Deductions), B
(Interest and Dividends), C (Business), D (Capital Gains), etc. Charges for these
forms are based on their complexity and time to prepare. From a minimum of $3.00 and
up.
We will gladly review your past year's return and current year
needs to give you a quote prior to preparation.
Cost: Depends on amount of refund
(You know, the bank charges interest), but maximum of $99.00 plus cost of tax prepartion.