Why Livingston Tax LLC is Different?

1. All returns prepared by a licensed, practicing tax attorney who knows the IRS Tax Code.  I am also an Enrolled Agent, degreed Accountant, and former State of Michigan Tax Auditor.
2. Low overhead, no employees  and no pricey rental space equals less expenses to pass onto clients, which means I can charge less for tax prep.  I work out of a co-working office space right in downtown Brighton.  Easy access, easy parking and cheap rent means I can charge less for the work I do for my clients.  My clients pay on average between $135 - $170 for non itemized return preparation.
3. Every client that has a return prepared by Livingston Tax LLC receives Protection Plus at no additional cost. Protection Plus is an outside firm that specializes in tax audit defense and identity thief restoration.  Clients receive 3 years of Audit Assistance on each return (both federal and state), up to 1 million in Services through Protection Plus. That means for every notice or letter you may receive; you have peace of mind that your case will be handled at no additional cost to you.  Protection Plus also provides 1 year of Identity Theft Restoration Services.  This is more important now than ever as the current administration prepares to increase IRS Enforcement efforts in an attempt to fund current legislation.
4. No credit/debit cards accepted.  Credit card companies charge fees which add to my costs.  These costs are eventually passed onto clients through higher fees.  By accepting cash or checks only, I eliminate these fees and keep my costs low, which means lower tax prep fees for clients.  I do not offer refund advance loans.
5. No "preparers" sitting in the back who may or may not understand the tax laws.  You deal directly with me, your return is not passed on to several individuals and then held up in "review" for weeks.
6. I specialize in 1040 returns.  While I can prepare partnership, corporate, sub chapter S and trust returns, these returns are time consuming and costly so the focus of my practice is on 1040 returns and supporting Schedules, including Schedule C Profit or Loss from Business (sole proprietorship).  Specializing in these returns means I can move through the prep work in a timely fashion and get your return prepared accurately and cost efficiently.  No Schedule E rentals, 1041, 1065, 1120 or 1120S returns accepted.
7. Straight forward pricing.  Are you still paying the same fee (or more)  for your tax prep even though you can no longer itemize?  Does your fee increase each year "just because"?   I do not bring you in with low fees the first year and then jack up your fees the next.
8. I operate as a drop off service only.   Simply call or text and we will set up a convenient pick-up location, I do make house calls if you are in the immediate Brighton, Howell, Hartland or Fowlerville area.  We will go over your return in detail upon pickup.  I will call you and schedule a mutually agreeable and convenient time and place to review your return.  If you are unable to meet me, I do make house calls at no extra charge if you are located within the Howell, Brighton, Hartland or Fowlerville area.
9. I only accept a limited number of clients.  This is done so that my focus can be on timely and accurate tax preparation for each return.  Too  many clients creates a backlog and makes getting quality work processed within the IRS deadlines difficult.