If you cringe when you think of tax season, you’re not alone. Each year Northern Virginia business owners rally to get their W2s and 1099s mailed by the Jan. 31 deadline while employees and independent contractors begin gathering their documents to take to their tax preparer. The process of organizing receipts, searching for lost statements, and determining which expenses may be worth the time to calculate can often add stress to the already many demands upon Northern Virginia families. Tax preparation questions often go unanswered as taxpayers don’t want to incur additional accountant fees.
To ease this anxiety, one local business owner, Melissa Khoo of Liberty Tax Service Fairfax Station, is taking an innovative approach to addressing taxpayer concerns. With over two decades of experience as a Certified Tax Auditor, Khoo and her team of experienced Tax Preparers are providing free seminars with question and answer sessions to inform taxpayers how to prepare for this year’s tax season and plan future tax-saving strategies. Seminars will cover a variety of topics and frequently asked questions such as “Do I have enough medical expenses for a deduction?,” “I sold and bought another home this year. What expenses can I deduct?” and “Is a SEP or SIMPLE IRA better for my small business?“
All events are free and open to the public. While seminars are tailored to various occupations, taxpayers may attend the event that works best for their schedule, regardless of occupation or retirement status. Each seminar concludes with a question and answer session open to all.
Upcoming Seminars
- “Tax Considerations for School and Government Employees” -- Sunday, Feb. 21, 2--3p.m., repeated on Wednesday, Feb. 24, noon-1 p.m.
- “Tax Considerations for Homeowners and Real Estate Investors” --
Saturday, Feb. 27, 4-5 p.m., repeated on Wednesday, March 2, noon-1 p.m.
- “Tax Considerations for Independent Contractors and Business Owners” --
Sunday, March 6, 2--3 p.m., repeated on Wednesday, March 9, noon-1 p.m.
All free seminar/Q&A sessions will be held at the Liberty Tax Service office, 5622-G Ox Road, Fairfax Station, located north of the Ox/Burke Centre Parkway intersection. Call 703-323-5580 or email fairfaxstn@libertytax.com to reserve your seat at least one day prior to seminar date.
Denene Crabbs is a freelance writer and Fairfax Station resident.