I prepare Federal and State taxes for individuals and businesses since 2002. My home practice grew through referrals, my clients have been repeatedly using my tax services for years.
I have assisted my clients in different aspects of taxation including: Individuals, Sole-Proprietors, Partnerships, LLC, and Corporations. Also I have experience in preparation estate and trust income tax returns, gift tax returns, tax returns for Non Profit Organizations, Pension Plans, and multi-state returns.
Much of my work with returning clients is done by mail and e-mail, but new clients and returning clients who need or wish an appointment receive a personal interview.
Fees for tax preparation are based on the number and complexity of the forms and schedules required for your return. A fee schedule is available on request. If your material needs substantial additional organization or research, I will charge an additional hourly fee.
I normally expect payment when the return is finished, unless you make other arrangements. In cases of multiple unfiled returns, I may ask for a retainer in advance.
I file electronically all qualified individual and business returns, unless you opt out of electronic filing. You may choose to receive your own return copy on paper or electronically. Tax Planning & Consultation
I am available year-round to deal with tax questions that may come up. For routine questions, I will not charge a fee for my tax preparation clients, but for others or for work that involves additional research or other effort I will charge at my regular hourly rate. I strongly recommend that you consult me before you take any major course of action that may have tax consequences.
Some of the common things my clients request are checking withholding or estimated tax during the course of the year, or checking the tax effects of a mid-year property sale. Tax Representation
As an Enrolled Agent, Tatiana Ignatenko is authorized, with your permission, to act as your agent before all administrative levels of the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board. You must sign a Power of Attorney to give permission. The Power of Attorney is limited to tax matters only, concerning the return and year specified on the Power of Attorney.
Usually I ask all my clients to sign a Power of Attorney, because most representation work involves merely dealing with written inquiries from the IRS about some matter which can easily be resolved with a phone call. Filing a Power of Attorney routinely with the IRS insures that I will receive a copy of any such letter that you receive. In such simple cases, I usually do not charge our tax clients.
If the matter requires significant work, I will charge at my regular hourly fees. For a major representation engagement, such as an audit, I will ask the client to sign a Letter of Engagement for Representation and will require a retainer in advance.
