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November 21, 2023
Carrie Houchins-Witt
What to expect when Carrie prepares your taxes

This is a step-by-step outline of our tax preparation process. If you wonder how we work, whether you’re a prospective client, a new client, or you’ve been with us for years, this post will explain everything!

What to expect when Carrie prepares your taxes
November 21, 2023
Carrie Houchins-Witt
What to expect when Carrie prepares your taxes ...

This is a step-by-step explanation of our analog tax preparation process. It’s for folks who prefer to bring us their file on paper and opt out of using our secure online portal.

What to expect when Carrie prepares your taxes - the analog version
August 2, 2023
Carrie Houchins-Witt
Extensions

An extension will give you six extra months to file your federal tax return but it will NOT give you more time to pay what you owe. If we’re filing an extension for you, and you’re not confident that you’ll receive a refund, we encourage you to make an extension payment by the April deadline.

Extensions
December 31, 2021
Carrie Houchins-Witt
Using DocuSign to sign your tax returns

We use DocuSign to send completed returns to our clients and collect their electronic signatures. We find it to be a fast and efficient process but it isn’t especially intuitive if you’ve never used it. Read on for step-by-step instruction for downloading and signing your tax returns on DocuSign.

Using DocuSign to sign your tax returns
December 31, 2021
Carrie Houchins-Witt
Before you sign your tax returns

When you sign your tax returns, you’re telling us and the taxing agency that everything in the returns is correct and complete to the best of your knowledge. It’s important that you review the returns before you sign them. Read on for our suggestions of the most important items to check.

Before you sign your tax returns
Carrie Houchins-Witt
December 29, 2014

FAQ: Charitable Contributions

Carrie Houchins-Witt
December 29, 2014

What can you do before the end of the year to improve your tax situation? Learn the ins and outs of the tax benefits and rules of charitable contributions.

Tagged: Tax Tips

Carrie Houchins-Witt
December 12, 2014

Same-Sex Couples and Income Taxes

Carrie Houchins-Witt
December 12, 2014

Carrie addresses the most frequently asked questions about same-sex couples and income taxes.

Tagged: Tax Tips

Carrie Houchins-Witt
November 26, 2014

Your Flexible Spending Account: 4 Things you Need to Know

Carrie Houchins-Witt
November 26, 2014

Need information about your FSA? Read this NerdWallet article - I was a contributor!

Carrie Houchins-Witt
August 15, 2014

Free Financial Education for University of Iowa Employees

Carrie Houchins-Witt
August 15, 2014

Check out the upcoming FREE classes offered to University of Iowa employees - including some I'll be teaching!

Carrie Houchins-Witt
July 30, 2014

I've been quoted!

Carrie Houchins-Witt
July 30, 2014

A couple of great articles to which I contributed have been picked up recently, and I wanted to share the links!

Carrie Houchins-Witt
May 9, 2014

Tax season is over - now what?

Carrie Houchins-Witt
May 9, 2014

So the April 15 deadline has come and gone. Are you still thinking about taxes?

Tagged: Tax Tips

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