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Tax Preparation & Advocacy before the IRS

Let us help keep your taxes in order

Appointment Procedure change: Preparer will contact with appointment availability after tax paperwork is dropped off and partially processed.

Corona Virus Response

We Are Open

Office is retrofitted for safety. Sanitation and Air Filtration protocols enforced.

Tax Preparation

Procedure change: Existing clients, Tax preparer will contact with appointment availability after tax paperwork is received and partially processed.  Clients have a choice of two kinds of appointments:

Traditional Appointment 30-45 minutes. Review paperwork line by line, answer questions, add additional information, sign and finish. Paper copy provided at appointment end.

OR

Pick up 10-20 minutes.  Return is mostly done. brief review of return, answer questions, sign return and finish.

Drop Off

Can Receive tax papers by mail, fax, hand delivery or the after hours secure drop box. Preparer WILL NOT ACCEPT Tax papers via unencrypted email. Put information in an envelope, and include a contact telephone number. Allow approximately 7 to 10 business days for processing. Preparer will call to review tax return, ask questions and set up appointment (if requested)  BEFORE return is finished.  Return is NOT FILED until Client returns SIGNED Efile authorization form (IRS Form 8879) to Preparer.

New Clients

To be onboarded for upcoming tax season need to contact preparer for a meet and greet (aprox 30- 60 minutes) by December 20 BEFORE tax season starts. Please provide: copy of PRIOR YEAR tax return, tax papers, and for direct deposit, bank routing and account number.

THIS OFFICE WILL NOT ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS DURING TAX SEASON (January 1-April 15)

Telephone procedure: While Preparer is in conference during tax season, calls are forwarded to an answering service. Answering service personnel are not tax professionals. Messages are returned between appointments, usually same day.

 

About Us

Helping People Since 1997

Our Home Office is in Attica, Ohio. Most clients are from the local tri county area, but we welcome Ohio and out of state clients. Office is smoke free and handicap friendly.

Most tax services are by appointment, but drop off and walk ins are welcome. We ask that drop offs include a contact telephone number with their tax paperwork, and that walk ins call ahead to prevent an extended wait for services.

Our Staff

Christina McClish. Enrolled Agent*
20+ Years Experience Taxation & Business Management
Bachelor in Business & Accounting, Liberty University
Legal Studies, University of Akron School Of Law

*Licensed by US Government, Department of Treasury to represent Taxpayers before the IRS and State and Local Agencies (“Taxpayer Advocate”)

Our Humble Beginnings & Mission

One of my first clients was my Mom. A well known firm had prepared her taxes. Deductions were missed and the preparation fee was unaffordable. That was over 20 years ago. Today, I still advise and prepare taxes for people just like Mom. People who don’t understand taxes, feel they can’t afford a tax professional and need help. How can we help you today?

Our Services

Your Taxes, Simplified

Tax Preparation includes: Individual, State and Local School District, City, Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) and Central Collection Agency (CCA) returns. If you’ve filed and overlooked income or expenses, we file amended returns as well.

Small Business Tax Preparation includes: IRS Form 1040 Schedules C (small busines), E (rental),  F (Farm), Crop Share, Single Member Limited Liability Companies (SMLLCs), and their respective schedules and amended returns.

Electronic filing is included at no charge.

Bookkeeping and Records

Let us make running your business easier by helping you set up your small business Includes:

Tax Training, Setting up withholding accounts, Setting up Manual or Computerized bookkeeping (e.g. Quickbooks). Training on payroll requirements, Quarterly payroll report support. Client does their own paychecks and related payroll bookkeeping

We can also help with QuickBooks, Wave, and other reports as needed. including Ohio Sales Taxes and Commercial Activities Tax (CAT).

Representation & Other Services

Did you RECEIVE a Tax Notice?
Did you UNDERSTAND it?
Was it CORRECT?

Always ask your tax pro to review your Tax Notice before responding. Tax Notices can be incorrect. We have an experienced Enrolled Agent on staff, and how to answer IRS, State and Local Tax Notices, and know how to fight for the tax credits and deductions claimed on your tax return.

We also stand behind every return we prepare. If our office has prepared your return, and you receive a Tax Notice let us know! We’ll help you answer it! Representation services limited to current clients only. For non-clients needing tax representation see: https://taxexperts.naea.org/

Other Services provided: Tax Planning, Social Security Questions, End of Life Issues.

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Reviews

“We highly recommend working with Christina. We switched to her last year and it was the best decision. She is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. I am never afraid to contact her with questions or suggestions!” Haley, Seneca County 2/9/19

If anyone still needs taxes done go visit my best friend Christina McClish . . . She is fabulous at her job and doesn’t cost an arm or leg either. Deb, Seneca County 2/13/18,

McClish has been doing mine for a few years I have been very happy she very helpful with all my concerns .Thank YOU Christina” Sis, Seneca County 2/17/19

“Been getting our taxes and financial business done with Mcclish several years and she is GREAT! Very explanatory about everything and every decision made.” Misty, Huron County 2/2/19

“Very helpful with any of your tax questions!! Kevin & Lisa, Huron County, 2/10/19

“We are so thankful we found Christina! She takes her time, is very thorough and certainly wants what is best for her customers!” Kourtney, Seneca County 2/8/19

“I couldn’t be happier with my decision in switching to McClish Tax. Christina is wonderful, I couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable person! I will definitely be a returning customer for years to come.” Katlyn, Seneca County, 2/25/19

“My husband and I have been going to Christina for a few years now. We enjoy our visit and she is very knowledgeable. We definitely recommend.” Judy, Seneca County, 2/8/19

“We highly recommend working with Christina. We switched to her last year and it was the best decision. She is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. I am never afraid to contact her with questions or suggestions!” Haley, Seneca County 2/9/19

“We have used Mcclish for several years now. Couldn’t be more pleased with her services.” Brittnie, Seneca County 2/11/19

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