

My Background
After high school I joined the U.S Navy as a Fire Controlman. I spent my time in the military in Chicago and San Diego. After departing from the Navy I decided to use my troubleshooting skills and love for business to purse a business degree. My first "Intro to Accounting" class immediately drew my attention. I quickly knew this is where my passion was!
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I received my from Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Southern University in May 2022. During my time in undergraduate studies I interned with multiple accounting firms in areas such as tax and bookkeeping and established my own firm. I then went on to complete my Master's of Accounting at GSU in May 2023. As of today, I run my own accounting firm and I also work locally here in Statesboro as a corporate accountant.
General Questions
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Are you a CPA?
No, I currently hold a Bachelors and Masters in Accounting. I am in the process of taking the 4 part CPA exam for my credentials.
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What is the difference between a Certified Public Accountant and an accountant?
A CPA is an extremely difficult credential to obtain. It requires 150 hours of college coursework, 1 year of work under a current CPA and a four part exam. They can perform ALL services that an accountant can in addition to performing audits for public and private companies.
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An accountant is a professional who provides accounting services such as bookkeeping, tax prep etc but cannot perform audits.
Tax Prep Questions (2024)
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What tax forms will I need to send you?
Each return will require different documents depending on which tax situations you have personally encountered for the year but the most common forms include: W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and Profit & Loss Statements (for entreprenurs).
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New Clients: You will recieve a link to our secure Client Exchange Portal. Click the link to create your login and once you get into your account you will see precreated folders for you to drop your documents.
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Returning Clients: Please use the login you created to upload documents just like last year. If you need help getting into your account please email me at elleandco.cpa@gmail.com.
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**Note: If we decide to meet in person please feel free to just bring the paper copies of all documents and I will upload them to the portal for you.
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How do I submit my forms to you?
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When is payment due for the preparation of my tax return?
Payment for taxes is due prior to the submission of the return to the IRS. I will prepare your tax return and email you copies for your review/signature. At that time you will also receive an invoice via email. Once the invoice has been paid AND your returns have been signed, they will be electronically submitted to the IRS.
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How long should I keep my tax records for?
It is best practice to keep all documents/receipts for at least 7 years. This is in case you are ever audited.
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How much will it cost for you to prepare my taxes?
Since every return will require a different amount of time I prefer to give individual quotes so they are as accurate as possible- no surpises. Please click HERE for a free estimate.