Does anyone know where I can find some good affordable tax assistance?

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:36:39 -0400

I'm looking for some tax assistance that doesn't cost a lot. I think I need more than just a tax preparer because one of my issues is with back taxes.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 4:43 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:43:00 -0400

PO3 Shaun Taylor not 100% sure if you mean tax preparation information for next year, or something else. The below link has some good info on that. If you're looking for something else that would relate more to purchasing a home, let me know and I'll try to answer that.

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/16726/free-tax-return-preparation-for-veterans-military-members-and-their-families/

Free tax return preparation for Veterans, military members and their families - VAntage Point

The following links to free tax preparation services will ensure current and former members of the military and their families have access to free tax preparation and electronic filing services to keep more of their hard earned money.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2015 6:07 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:07:18 -0400

You can go to tax court or district court to argue your taxes. The Tax court is run by tax experts so if you don't know what you are doing, you can really get screwed in this area and lose the case. The other option is district court. Here the judges and jury are not tax experts so you could possibly win but need a good lawyer.

Another option is just paying the back taxes you owe. For each month of taxes you don't pay back, the IRS will charge .05 per month of your understatement. Also, if you made a NOL this year and owe no taxes, you can only carryback losses for 2 years but it depends on the type of activity.

For CPA firms, you have your boutique shops which you could go to or a national financial advisor chain like liberty mutual or your banks financial advisor partner. Whatever you do don't go to primerica because they are a glorified pyramid scheme.

Response by CPO Benjamin Walker made Oct 1 at 2015 7:59 PM

CPO Benjamin Walker — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:59:55 -0400

I agree that you need something more than just a tax preparer. Any time there is a back tax issue you should seek out the advice of a practicing, licensed, and reputable advisor. While there is a cost it is cheaper and better than the alternative.