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When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the expertise and knowledge you are looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

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When Tacoma Taxpayers Need to File an Amended Return

Well, tax day is behind us. That wasn’t so bad… was it?But if you have a nagging feeling that you missed something… maybe some extra income from that little stint you did for a local Tacoma theater company? Maybe a deduction that you just realized you were qualified...

Federal Student Aid & Other Things Tacoma Parents Should Discuss

Ever heard of the 5-hour rule? It’s where you devote an hour a day to learn, think, and reflect. It’s a common practice among a lot of well-known, successful people, including Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk. Learning something an hour a day doesn’t...

A Warning About Social Media Tax Advice for Tacoma Taxpayers

I’ve had plenty of Tacoma clients over the years come to me in a terrible position with their taxes because they trusted the wrong person’s advice or fell prey to a scam… or both. In fact, the third most commonly reported fraud is tax refund fraud, and every...

Legacy Tax Resolution’s 2024 Tax Season Gratitude List-Topper: YOU

That’s the bell marking the end of the 2024 tax season (with a few exceptions). Yes, we’re pretty whipped over here at Legacy Tax Resolution. Every tax season brings its own challenges, and there were definitely a few for us in the 2024 tax season. But… even...

Val Smith-Fulcher’s Insights on Being a Financial Caregiver

And just like that, Tax Day is a week (or less, depending on when you’re reading this) away. Remember back in January when I said it would be here before you could blink?If you’re one of those who are waiting until the last minute, and my reminders haven’t been enough...

Val Smith-Fulcher’s Guide to Filing an IRS Tax Extension

Did you experience any good April Fool’s jokes this week? I always love to hear about a good prank.Here’s one that’s actually not a joke (sorry)... We’re in the final stretch leading up to the April 15th personal filing deadline.It’s our Game 7 around here, and we’re...

Common Tax Penalties Tacoma Taxpayers Can Easily Avoid

Remember that frantic scramble to file your taxes on April 15th? Procrastination happens, especially with taxes.But a rushed job often leads to a botched job. Why? Because there’s no time to double check to make sure everything is right. Small mistakes can be a big...

3 Common Tax Return Mistakes Tacoma People Can Easily Avoid

According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, 80% of Americans plan to spring clean this year.What’s funny is that same percentage of people would rather spring clean than take care of their taxes.I get it.While I understand that sentiment (taxes take...

10 Life Change Events You Should Share with Your Tacoma Tax Pro

Three weeks. Yeah, that’s roughly how long until April 15. If you’ve already filed your return, don’t check out – today’s article will help you know if you need to do things differently on next year’s return.But if you haven’t yet prepared your taxes… well, you’re...

IRS Collection Notices Hitting Your Tacoma Mailbox?

One thing you don’t really want showing up in your Pierce County mailbox (besides all of those dental office and windows installation ads) is a collection notice from the IRS.And, for two years, you had a reprieve thanks to the IRS halting many of their collection...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!

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