Bricktown Tax Service

08/23/2017

We're hiring! Apply now.

09/16/2016

We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to work with our team for the spring tax season of 2017. We will be training in late 2016 to allow the right candidate to be familiar with our staff and our software.

Responsibilities:

* Meeting with individual income tax clients
* Preparing 1040 income tax returns with clients or with drop-off information
* Corresponding with clients regarding missing documentation or questions
* Communicating with other staff members regarding clients and return status

Skills/Experience/Requirements:

* Communicate and commit to superior interpersonal and customer service skills
* Utilize the experience and training received to complete accurate tax returns
* Focus on client retention while also seeking new business to grow your clientele
* Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
* Previous experience in tax preparation is a plus!

Education:

* High School Diploma or equivalent required

Benefits include:

* Flexible schedule
* Hourly wage based on experiance
* Advancement opportunities

Email your resume to [email protected] if interested!

02/26/2016

this scam is being sent to customers of First National Bank as well as non customers. a reader called the bank and a bank rep instructed the reader NOT to click on anything just to delete it. Said it was their 4th call today!

02/18/2016

The 8 On Your Side team wants you to be informed about an IRS phone scam that is making the rounds.

02/04/2016

If you are wondering why "where is my refund?" Services in IRS.gov. It is because they are currently experiencing technical difficulties due to "hardware failure"

The IRS stopped accepting electronically filed tax returns Wednesday because of problems with some of its computer systems. The outage could affect refunds, but the agency said it doesn't anticipate "major disruptions." A "hardware failure" forced the shutdown of several tax processing...

01/30/2016

NEW LOCATION, new management, familiar faces and same owners! We are a great affordable option if you need your taxes prepared! We have addressed our phone issues we had last year and are looking forward to a great tax season! Call us at (814) 542-8345 to schedule an appointment or walk in at 315 N. Jefferson Street, Mount Union!

01/27/2016

Did you know that your Health Insurance Marketplace premium tax credit can be claimed at tax time instead of in as an advance credit on premium payments? You can claim the full benefit of the premium tax credit that you are allowed when you file your tax return, which will increase your refund or lower the amount of tax that you would owe.

01/27/2016

Just a friendly reminder:

The IRS will NEVER contact you by email and very rarely by phone. If you do receive a call claiming to be from the IRS ask that they send their message via mail and NEVER give them any information. To take things a step further, look the number up in the Whitepages. More than likely you'll find that it's a scammer trying to steal your information and trick you into sending them money.

01/26/2016

Tax Topic:
Child and Dependent Care Credit -
You may be able to claim the child and dependent care credit if you paid expenses for the care of a qualifying individual to enable you (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) to work or actively look for work. You may not take this credit if your filing status is married filing separately. The amount of the credit is a percentage of the amount of work-related expenses you paid to a care provider for the care of a qualifying individual. The percentage depends on your adjusted gross income.

Dollar Amount: The total expenses that you may use to calculate the credit MAY NOT be more than $3,000 (for one qualifying individual) or $6,000 (for two or more qualifying individuals).

If you need further assistance to determine whether you eligible for the child and dependent care credit, please contact our office.

01/26/2016

Question: I started my own business, can I deduct my home office expenses?

Answer: Though this is a legitimate tax deduction, expenses for home office should be used exclusively and regularly for the home office, and not a space that is mixed residential and business.

If you need help determining whether you qualify for the home office deduction, please contact our office. We would be glad to help you.

01/26/2016

Question: What are qualified education expenses? And when can I file?

Answer:
There are a number of education credits and deductions, including the American Opportunity Credit, which was extended through 2017. The credit helps with the cost of higher education expenses such as tuition, certain fees and course materials. It benefits full-time and part-time college students with a maximum $2,500 credit per student, based on income requirements.

The following expenses DO NOT QUALIFY:
- Room and board
- Transportation
- Insurance
- Medical Expenses
- Student fees UNLESS REQUIRED as a condition of enrollment or attendance
- Same expenses paid with tax-free education assistance
- Same expenses used for any other tax deduction, credit or education benefit.

You can file anytime. However, if you were enrolled in college full/part time you will need to get your 1098 from your College/University.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office. We would be happy to help you.

01/26/2016

Question: What are the tax implications of withdrawing money early from a retirement account?

Answer: Withdrawing money early from a retirement account comes with a 10 percent tax penalty, plus regular income tax on the amount withdrawn. Watch out if that additional retirement money bumps you into the next tax bracket, which could affect Social Security taxes and other considerations.

If you need help, please feel free to contact our office. We would be happy to help.