Services
If you’re looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.
We will thoroughly and conscientiously study your personal situation, and tailor our advice to your specific needs.
Tax Preparation
Your income taxes will be prepared by a tax professional and all of your information is guaranteed confidential. Our professional staff is dedicated to preparing your taxes accurately and completely. Rhodes-Murphy has been serving the CSRA for five decades due to the loyalty of our customers. Whether you file a 1040, 1040A or a 1040EZ, we are here to serve you.
Our offices are staffed with experts in the tax business to provide the most comprehensive and user-friendly tax help available. As a Rhodes-Murphy client, you receive professional bound copies of your tax return, safe-keeping storage of your tax documents and access to a variety of options for your refund.
What will you need to bring?
- Income & Deduction Checklist (See information below)
- Social Security Cards
- Driver’s License
- Dependents’ Social Security numbers and dates of birth
- Wage Statements (W-2’s)
- Last year’s return (if available)
Income and Deduction Checklist
Rhodes-Murphy has also provided an easy to use Income and Deduction Checklist. This form will provide your Rhodes-Murphy tax professional with a quick reference to your income And any tax deductions. By filling out the form, you will expedite the time it takes to prepare your taxes.
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Income and Deduction Checklist (PDF format)
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E-File
RHODES-MURPHY offers free E-File to all of our clients. We are an “Authorized IRS e-file Provider.” How does E-File work? After we prepare your tax return, you sign your electronic tax return by using a Self-Select PIN on a Form 8879 for a completely paperless return for the IRS. After you sign these papers, we transmit the return to the IRS. Once they receive your return, it is automatically checked by computers for errors or missing information. If it cannot be processed, it is sent back to us to clarify any necessary information. Within 48 hours of electronically sending your return to the IRS, they send an acknowledgment to us stating the return is accepted for processing. This is your proof of filing and assurance that the IRS has your return information.
If you are due a refund, you can expect to receive it in approximately three weeks from the acknowledgement date and even faster if you have your refund Direct Deposited to your bank. This is half the time it takes to process a return sent in on paper. If you owe tax, we can still e-file the return for you and give you options for paying your taxes owed.
What’s the catch you might ask? Didn’t you say it was FREE? As the client, all you have to do is pay the preparation fees before the return can be e-filed.
E-filed returns are virtually error proof and greatly reduces the chance that you will get an error letter from the IRS. We can also e-file your State return.
Bank Products
These are offered as an enhancement of the e-filing process. They are popular because all your fees can be taken out of your refund, not your pocket.
The bank product is called the ERC (Electronic Return Check). When your refund has been funded by the IRS, you will be issued a check for the refund minus the fees. This usually takes 10-18 days. The ERD (Electronic Return Deposit) is a product that sends your refund directly into your checking or savings account minus the fees. This also usually takes 10-18 days.
Referral Program
Receive $20 CASH for Each Referral!
We love REFERRALS! We would like to thank you by giving you $20 CASH for each referral. Also, the person you refer will receive $20 off their tax preparation fees.
Refer as many friends and family to increase your opportunity to receive more CASH! If you refer ten friends or family in one tax year, you will receive an additional $100! In this economy, what better way to earn some FREE CASH!
Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the RHODES-MURPHY Referral Program.
How to Print a Coupon and Participate:
- Download the Referral Coupon (link below)
- Give the coupon to as many friends and family that you can
- Have them bring the coupon in when they get their taxes prepared
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Referral Coupon (PDF format)
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FAQ
I don’t make big money, so do I really need tax planning strategies?
This is the biggest misconception of all. If you are neglecting easy and valuable tips throughout the year and then approaching your accountant after December 31, how can you expect your accountant to do miracles for you?
I am capable of handling my taxes.
This is the biggest misconception of all. If you are neglecting easy and valuable tips throughout the year and then approaching your accountant after December 31, how can you expect your accountant to do miracles for you?
Tax planning strategies can’t save me much!
Majority of the people can’t become a millionaire by lottery or by inheriting big money, but by saving and investing. And saving in taxes is a sweeter option!