Welcome to ASM -

Your one stop shop for all your Tax Preparation , Tax Planning and Accounting Solutions. Our commitment towards excellence allows us to offer a complete range of accounting, tax and consulting services - delivered with a personal and professional touch. We value our role as trusted partners who know our business and respect yours.

We are committed to help you succeed by providing professional services with a better understanding of the numbers related to your personal and/or business finances, including financial statements, trend analysis, cash flow projections, and changing tax laws that may affect you in your unique situation.

We are IRS recognized Enrolled Agents & CPA Firm with qualified individuals those have vast experience in the field of Accounting, Book keeping, Tax preparation and Payroll Services.

Why ASM?

Our Tax Professionals and fully qualified and have in-depth knowledge of all the deductions and credits those guarantees to get you the MAXIMUM refund. Since we take our clients very seriously and are available throughout the year to advise on life changes or IRS problems that may arise. There will inevitably be events that impact your tax situation such as the birth of a child, start of a new business, sale or purchase of a home or inheritance from your parents, IRA(s) and health saving accounts etc. We analyze your life changes not only for tax risks, but for opportunities that can be availed. We help you device a strategy that can surely save you a lot on taxes.

WE STAND BEHIND OUR WORK

When we prepare your return, we stand behind our work and will take full responsibility to pay any penalties and interest on federal, state and local returns which are assessed due to an ASM error. In addition, if the IRS audits you, we will assist you in the audit process and can represent you as Enrolled Agent with some additional cost.

HOW WE WORK

Step#1

We conduct an effective interview with the taxpayer to collect and confirm the correct information. We use various communication techniques to probe and secure information we need to prepare a complete and accurate tax return.

Step#2

We carefully screen the collected information to match it against the IRS available deductions and credits. Our experts work hard to minimize your tax and maximize the refund and the result of all these efforts is rewarding. We double check and make sure your return is prepared 100% accurate. Maximum Refund, Excellent Services, Lowest Prices and eventually Happy Customers!

Our Services

Core Business and Service overview

Our Experts provide advice and insights specific to your industry, type of business or individual tax situation. We help you understand the big picture and lead you to get maximum available benefits in your situation. We have variety of services as follows,

Tax Services

A core specialty is the preparation of tax returns for individual taxpayers and Small businesses. Whether your company is a C corporation, S Corp, Limited Liability Company, Partnership, Sole Proprietor or non-profit organization, a properly prepared tax return is filed to minimize the tax owed and maximize your refund. Today's tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is just too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled. Even if you use a computer software program there's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional.

Payroll Services

Total payroll services for small business clients have been provided for many years. Services include: Set up and maintenance of all records, time card tabulations, withholding of tax and benefit contributions, Federal and State tax filings, issuance of checks or direct deposit and preparation of all W-2's and 1099 forms.

Business Formations

All kinds of business formations in all 50 states, agent services and business management while keeping good records and minutes. There are many challenges that come with starting a business and several types of business formations to choose from: C-Corporation, S-Corporation, or an LLC. All three types have unique requirements and separate rules and regulations in order for them to be formed and maintained. We provide comprehensive entity selection guidance, so you can choose the right entity for your business. We help you to get all the required business licenses with respect to your business.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Our focus is to relieve you of the time consuming task of keeping full, accurate and up-to-date business records, helping to manage cash flow, assisting with necessary tax filings. It is our goal to customize a package to suit both your needs and budget and may include any combination of these business services. We provide timely, cost effective, scalable and customized accounting solutions throughout the year. A full range of accounting and bookkeeping services geared towards assisting small to mid-sized companies. Our main objective is to help business owners like you reduce time spent on non-essential tasks, enabling you to focus on core business functions and increase your profitability.

Tax Planning

We keep our continuing education a priority to stay current with the complex tax laws and new tax regulations, so we can provide you the best professional support and guidance. Strategic planning is vital to comprehensively and legally reduce your tax liability. We are available at your convenience to discuss a variety of tax planning strategies that will perfectly fit in your situation.

Followings are few area where we can guide you for Tax Saving Strategies,

  • Real estate investment for tax savings and wealth building
  • IRA (Traditional , Roth), SIMPLE, 401k plans
  • HSA (Health Saving Account) and HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
  • Employing your family members in your business
  • Several deductions to reduce your taxable income

IRS Audit Handling and Representation

The IRS has streamlined the ability to identify, and audit taxpayers who are suspected of faulty tax returns. If you have received an IRS audit letter, your first reaction was probably fear and dread. Over the past few years, the IRS is hiring more agents to collect billions in tax revenue. The IRS leaves no stone unturned in its mission to determine the accuracy of your tax return and IRS Auditors are trained to extract more information from you than you have a legal obligation to provide.

Let us negotiate on your behalf for waivers of penalties and interest. Talk with a consultant NOW about possible payout options. Let our team identify your exposure before the auditor arrives. We will organize your records in the format the auditors require and will host your audit in our office. You may never even need to meet the auditor.

We handle it all for you so that you don't need to take time off of your business or job to handle the bureaucracy and paperwork of the IRS. No lost wages or business. You simply forward notification of an audit to us and we handle it in its entirety.

Other Services

There are variety of other services those are available as per clients requirements as follows,

  • Business Plans, Licensing and Sales Tax
  • H1, L1 and Foreign Student Taxes
  • Non-Profit organization formations and Bylaws
  • ITIN Applications

Resources

Tax Due Dates

Please note the following tax due dates and come back often to keep up with the changes.

Welcome to the Year 2022: Time to File Your 2021 Tax Return

Tax Brackets and Tax Rates. The tax brackets and tax rates were changed in 2018. There are still seven (7) tax rates. They are: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. Followings are the details of these brackets and rates:

Taxpayers should be aware of the following dates and deadlines that pertain to their business:

March 15 - Partnerships and S Corporate tax returns are due.

April 15 - C Corporation & Personal (1040) tax returns are due

September 15 - This is the final deadline for extended Partnerships, C Corporations and SCorporations.

Note: Business returns filing deadlines were changed by IRS last year (2019)

This is the due date for the tax return and also for the Schedules K-1 that the entity must provide to its owners. This change actually makes more sense, intuitively: Both S corporations and partnerships are flow through entities, while C corporations are completely separate entities from their owners. Changing the due dates so both partnerships and S corporations (the flow through) is March 15 gives the individual owners of those entities one month to use the tax information from the entity filing for their individual income tax returns, which is due April 15 It also makes more sense for the C corporation returns due date to be April 15 because there is no flow through aspect of C corporations, so that corporate tax filing is not necessary prior to filing the shareholders’ individual tax returns.

Tax calendar for 2021 & 2022

Tax Event 2021 deadline 2022 deadline (expected)

Fourth installment of estimated taxes is due

January 15, 2021 January 18, 2022

Deadline for employers to send W-2 forms and most 1099 forms

February 1, 2021 February 1, 2022

IRS begins accepting tax returns

February 12, 2021 January 2022

File a new W-4 form if you claimed exemption from income tax withholding the previous year

February 16, 2021 February 15, 2022

Deadline for companies to send 1099-B, 1099-S, and certain 1099-MISC forms to recipients

February 16, 2021 February 15, 2022

Partnerships must provide each partner with a copy of Schedule K-1

March 15, 2021 March 15, 2022

Federal income tax returns are due; first installment of estimated tax is due; deadline to make a prior year contribution to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or Roth IRA

May 17, 2021 (Tax Day) April 15, 2022 (Tax Day)

Household employers who paid cash wages of $2,200 or more during the previous year must file Schedule H

May 17, 2021 April 15, 2022

Second installment of estimated tax payment is due

June 15, 2021 June 15, 2022

Federal income tax returns due for U.S. taxpayers who received an automatic two-month extension for living abroad

June 15, 2021 June 15, 2022

Third installment of estimated tax payment is due

September 15, 2021 September 15, 2022

Tax filing deadline if you requested a tax extension earlier in the year

October 15, 2021 October 17, 2022

Fourth installment of estimated tax payment is due

January 18, 2022 January 17, 2023

Tax Rates

There are still seven (7) tax rates in 2021. They are: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%.

Here's how those break out by filing status. These are the tax rates use to prepare 2021 tax returns in 2022:

Tax rates for trusts and estates have also changed as follows:

The standard deduction amounts will increase to $12,550 for individuals and married couples filing separately, $18,800 for heads of household, and $25,100 for married couples filing jointly and surviving spouses.

     For 2021, the additional standard deduction amount for the aged or the blind is $1,350. The additional standard deduction amount increases to $1,700 for unmarried taxpayers.

     For 2021, the standard deduction amount for an individual who may be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer remains the same. It is cannot exceed the greater of $1,100 or the sum of $350 and the individual’s earned income (not to exceed the regular standard deduction amount).


Note: There will be no personal exemption amounts for 2021. The personal exemption amount was set to zero (0) under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).


The alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemption amounts are adjusted for inflation. Here’s what those numbers look like for 2021:


Kiddie Tax.The kiddie tax applies to unearned income for children under the age of 19 and college students under the age of 24. Unearned income is income from sources other than wages and salary, like dividends and interest.

For 2021, the standard deduction amount for an individual who may be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer cannot exceed the greater of (1) $1,100 or (2) the sum of $350 and the individual’s earned income (not to exceed the regular standard deduction amount).


Capital Gains rates will not change for 2021, but the brackets for the rates will change. Most taxpayers pay a maximum 15% rate, but a 20% tax rate applies if your taxable income exceeds the thresholds set for the 37% ordinary tax rate. Exceptions also apply for art, collectibles and section 1250 gain (related to depreciation). The maximum zero rate amounts and maximum 15% rate amounts are as follows

Tax Credits and Deductions

There are significant changes to itemized deductions found on Schedule A, including:

Some additional tax credits and deductions were adjusted for 2021 or altered under the conference bill. Here's a look at a few of the most popular:

Businesses

One of the most significant changes under tax reform is the tax treatment of businesses and these are permanent and fairly comprehensive.


Corporate tax rates, like individual tax rates, are progressive. For 2017, corporate rates range from 15% to 39% (except for personal service corporations which are taxed at 35%) while individual tax rates range from 10% to 39.6%.


The new tax law now provides for a flat 21% tax rate for corporations. For Pass through entities, business income that passes through to an individual from a pass-through entity and income attributable to a sole proprietorship will be taxed at individual tax rates less a deduction of up to 20% to bring the rate lower.


It sounds easy, but it quickly can become tricky since the deduction is subject to limits and restrictions. To understand those, you need some definitions:

Where is my Refund?

Track Your Refund

Find out when you'll receive your federal and state refund.

Check Your federal Refund Click here

Check Your state refund...

In order to make changes, corrections, or add information to an income tax return that has already been filed and accepted by the IRS, you must file a tax amendment to amend your accepted federal or state tax return.

ASM makes it easy for you to prepare your federal amendment if you have efiled your current federal return with us or NOT. You can provide the necessary information and we will take care of your amended return.

You can check the status of your Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, by clicking Where's My Amended Return? or by calling the toll-free telephone number 866-464-2050 three weeks after you file your amended return.

If you are curious about when you or your clients should receive a tax refund, the answer depends on how the tax return was filed (electronically or by mail) and how the taxpayer chooses to receive the refund (bank deposit or check by mail). You can see the different time tables for tax refund delivery in the calendar below.

Tax Refund Delivery Type Tax Refund Delivery Time
E-file and direct deposit 1–3 weeks (usually 2 weeks)
Paper file by mail and direct deposit 3 weeks
E-file and tax refund check by mail 6–8 weeks
Paper file by mail and tax refund check by mail 6–8 weeks

2022 IRS Refund Schedule Chart

Are you wondering what date you should receive your federal tax refund? The IRS issues over 90% of tax refunds in less than 21 days after the tax returns are processed. The IRS has currently not released an official tax refund calendar for the 2022 tax season (2021 tax year). Still, based on statements from the IRS and trends over past years, the estimates in the following chart should be accurate for the vast majority of taxpayers (see exceptions below).

The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on January 31, 2022.

Date Return Filed Date Direct Deposit Sent Date Paper Check Mailed

January 31, 2022

February 11, 2022

February 18, 2022

February 7, 2022

February 18, 2022

February 25, 2022

February 14, 2022

February 25, 2022

March 4, 2022

February 21, 2022

March 4, 2022

March 11, 2022

February 28, 2022

March 11, 2022

March 18, 2022

March 7, 2022

March 18, 2022

March 25, 2022

March 14, 2022

March 25, 2022

April 2, 2022

March 21, 2022

April 1, 2022

April 9, 2022

March 28, 2022

April 8, 2022

April 15, 2022

April 4, 2022

April 15, 2022

April 22, 2022

April 11, 2022

April 22, 2022

April 25, 2022

April 18, 2022

April 29, 2022

May 6, 2022

April 25, 2022

May 6, 2022

May 13, 2022

May 2, 2022

May 13, 2022

May 20, 2022

May 9, 2022

May 20, 2022

May 27, 2022

May 16, 2022

May 27, 2022

June 4, 2022

May 23, 2022

June 4, 2022

June 11, 2022

Alerts

By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds for people claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) before mid-February. The law requires the IRS to hold the entire refund — even the portion not associated with EITC or ACTC. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or debit cards starting on Feb. 27, 2018, if direct deposit was used and there are no other issues with the tax return. This additional period is due to several factors, including the Presidents Day holiday and banking and financial systems needing time to process deposits. This law change, which took effect at the beginning of 2017, helps ensure that taxpayers receive the refund they’re due by giving the IRS more time to detect and prevent fraud.

As always, the IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on getting a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills. Though the IRS issues more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days, some returns require further review.

For a Faster Refund, Choose e-file

Two Most Common IRS Scams

Identify and Avoid the Two Most Common Tax Scams

Tax time is the peak season for criminals to try and steal your identity or scam you out of your tax return. IRS scams can easily run all year as criminals work to steal personal information and Social Security Numbers that will allow them to defraud the United States government. Let’s take a quick look at two of the most common scams that target the individual and how to protect your tax refund and identity from predators.

Phone Scams

Phone scams and impersonations of IRS workers rise dramatically during the tax filing season. Criminals will use any number of tactics to try and convince you to make a payment or give up your financial information for their gain. They may threaten you with legal action like taking you to court, deportation, or criminal charges. They will often try to intimidate you to put you on the defensive so you make bad decisions in the heat of the moment.

There are some easy ways to spot this type of IRS scam. The IRS does not threaten to bring in law enforcement to arrest you for not meeting their demands. You are entitled to the right to appeal or question the amount of taxes the IRS says you owe. The IRS will never ask you for an immediate payment or payment via a specific method. Con artists like to coerce their victims into using prepaid debit cards because they are harder to track. Furthermore, the IRS will never ask for a debit or credit card number over the phone.

If you run into these things, you are likely dealing with a IRS scam con artist.

Phishing

Email is an everyday part of our lives. It is a prime vehicle for con artists to perform IRS scams. They will try and trick you into revealing your personal information. The practice is called Phishing and it’s been around for decades now. A scammer may spoof email addresses, domains, and send official looking correspondence to appear legitimate. A very common scam includes asking you to verify personal information or financial details through an included URL.

The IRS will not send you emails about tax bills or refunds out of the blue. The easiest way to protect yourself from identity theft via phishing is to never click links in unexpected emails, even if it comes from a person or entity you know. If you are not expecting correspondence, do not click any links in the email as it may lead to malware or theft of your personal information.

There are numerous scams out there that target everyone from the individual to large businesses. These two are most commonly used against the average person who is just trying to get their taxes filed and returned. Stay aware and don’t fall for these scams!

Please contact us ASAP in any of these situations

How to Talk to a Human at IRS

Fastest Way to talk to a Human at the IRS

In the beginning DO NOT select Option #1 for refund. But then which button should you push to get a real person? The fastest way to talk to a human at the IRS after you select your language is to press Option #2, then Option #1, then Option #4 and finally Option #2.

Here are the detailed steps to speak to a HUMAN at the IRS:

  1. Select Language
  2. Press #2 – Personal Income Tax
  3. Press #1 – Forms, Tax History
  4. Press #4 – All Other Questions
  5. Make yourself a drink and sit on hold
IRS Phone Number
IRS Speak to a HUMAN! (M-F, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. local) (800) 829-0582 ext. 652
IRS Hotline Phone Number to Check Refund Status (800) 829-1040 (800) 829-1954
IRS Identity Theft toll-free formerly called IPSU Identity Protection Specialized Unit (IPSU) (800) 908-4490
IRS TeleTax Topics and Refund Status (800) 829-4477 (24/7)
Do you owe prior years taxes to the IRS? Delinquent tax payers will receive IRS notice that provides a specific number to call for their tax account info.
Do you have an IRS levy? (800) 829-3009
IRS Phone number to Order Transcripts (800) 908-9946
IRS Offsets Child Support, Student Loans? (800) 304-3107
Order an IRS Return Transcript or Account Transcript IRS Transcript

As the year-end approaching, this is the perfect time to take a deeper look at your current situation and get well prepared for the next tax-filing season through proper tax planning and strategizing.

You should consider the following items before the end of the year:

  1. Summarize all your income and expenses during the year 2019
  2. Review the tax deductions and credits available, so you can best utilize them
  3. Decide upon IRA/401k deduction that how much you should take
  4. Look at your stocks and see if you can realize the losses and keep your position intact
  5. Deduct your health insurance if you are the owner of an S Corp.
  6. Maximize vehicle expense deductions through U.S. Code § 179
  7. Take advantage of Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans.
  8. Hire family members under your business

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ASM Associates LLC.

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