Welcome to the Service PLUS! area of our Web site. Service PLUS! is our way of taking advantage of the digital world to keep you better informed. By providing us an e-mail address we can:
Send you an e-mail with any late breaking tax news
Send you reminders for quarterly tax payments
Set up and confirm appointments.
Let you know when your taxes are ready
Send you our electronic newsletter, filled with tax information.
MONTHLY ACCOUNTING * Balance company checkbook * Classifying and posting all disbursements * Classifying and Recording all deposits * Reconciling bank statement * Updating equipment purchases and calculating depreciation * Running computer trial balance * Preparing balance sheet and profit and loss statement * Bill paying service * Completing sales tax and VA ST-9 in time for client to make payment * Reevaluating estimated payments and preparing form 1040ES * Inputting of checks, deposits and other transactions to generate financial statements
QUARTERLY ACCOUNTING Everything listed above under monthly bookkeeping but, on a quarterly basis.
Timely, efficient bookkeeping services are available for businesses of all sizes. Computerized accounts are prepared, saved and presented for client review on a quarterly, monthly, and/or annual basis. Budgeting and forecasting support are also available. We support all major accounting programs including Quickbooks and Peachtree.
Review and Compilation of business clients financial statements, bank records, and payment records to verify for accuracy and proper control procedures.
Financial Statement preparation for small business clients is a long-standing service of this firm. Depending on the client's needs, monthly, quarterly and year-end balance sheet and detailed operating statements can be prepared and analyzed on a timely basis. The state-of-the-art accounting software used in our office can provide helpful comparisons and calculations for effective, practical business analysis.
Total payroll services include: * Direct Deposit, Laser printed checks with stubs showing current and year-to-date wages, taxes and other deductions * Tax payment made to Federal, and State via E-Filing. * Preparation of quarterly reports in time to make payments for federal withholding tax (941), state unemployment tax (UTC-6) * Checking FUTA (Federal unemployment Tax) to see if payment is warranted * W-2's, W-3, 1099Misc, 1096 and quarterly payroll reports * Logo printed on checks and window envelopes available at low cost * Workman Compensation Reports and Audits * Flat fees based on number of employees ** No Hidden Charges!
Whether planning for retirement or for a child's college education, financial planning is the cornerstone for meeting your goal. We help individual and business clients with a full array of planning tools. Our planning also incorporates tax and estate planning. To participate simply fill out our contact form.
Business Owners and Entrepreneurs choose Thorpe's Consulting Systems to help make their dreams come true. Form a (LLC) Limited Liability Company or Incorporate.It's easy affordable and quick and provides:
*Maximum protection of personal assets *Increased credibility with clients and investors. *Many tax breaks
We specialize in a multi-dimensional approach to valuing small business assets for depreciation or sale. We also value businesses assets for insurance purposes. To participate simply fill out our contact form.
Q What are the system requirements on my end? A You need access to the internet, and if you are reading this, you should have that. You also need a web browser. This is a piece of software which enables you to browse the world wide web. Again, if you're reading this, you have one. We have tested the system using Netscape versions 3 + 4 and Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4 browsers. Unfortunatly, MSIE version 3 is not robust enough in handling JavaScript to function properly in this system. NETSCAPE 6 IS PROBLEMATIC. Unfortunately for our system, Netscape chose to develop their latest version browser without backwards compatibility with 3 or 4 years of accumulated web development. We may be able to update our system in the future, but for the time being, NETSCAPE 6 IS NOT USABLE WITH THE FILE SAFE SYSTEM.
Q Is all my personal (especially financial) information safe? A The use of secure servers and browsers encrypts the data traveling between our system and yours. In addition, the assignment of unique account numbers and passwords ensures that no one can get access to your return unless you give it to them.
Q Is help available online while I'm filling out my return? A There are several resources available to you while in the system. IRS instructions are available through the button as is general system help. Specific pages of the IRS instructions will be accesible through buttons located on forms and worksheets. You can also submit specific questions to technical support via email at any support@filesafe.net link. These buttons and links are spread liberally throughout the system with the Help button being always available on the bottom button bar. Also on the bottom button bar is the button. This button will in many instances provide additional data entry information about the particular field you cursor currently inhabits. United States Treasury ( IRS )
Q How quick can I get my refund? A If you elected to directly deposit your refund, you can expect it in about 10 to 14 days from the date the return was accepted by the IRS. If not, add a week. If you filed your return on paper, it can take 6 weeks or more to receive your refund. support@filesafe.net link.
Q What's free? What charges are there? A You can access the FileSafe system to prepare your tax return free of charge. There is no charge for filling out and calculating your return. You can choose to have the system produce a fileable copy of your tax return and/or you can choose to have your return filed electronically. There are charges for these two services. You make these elections by clicking on buttons on the Forms/Menu while in your return. Make sure you have your payment information on the basic information worksheet completed when you make these elections.
Q Why do different bank account numbers show up on my 1040 and on my Form 8453OL when I choose to have my service fees withdrawn from my refund? A When you make this election, your refund is routed through Santa Barbara Bank & Trust so fees can be withdrawn. The refund, minus the designated fees, is deposited directly from Santa Barbara Bank & Trust to your bank and into your account. The transfer process generally takes 48 hours or less after SBBT receives the funds from the IRS.
Q What information do I need to enter a tax return into the FileSafe system? A You will need all the relevant information you normally need to prepare your return. This will include all your income statements; W2, 1099s, etc... You will also need any deductible expense information such as mortgage interest, medical expenses, etc... It is also a good idea to have your prior year tax return handy.
Q Do I have to finish my return all in one session? A NO. You can leave your return and come back later to finish it.
Q How can I print my return? A It's as simple as clicking the button from the "Forms/Menu" while in your return. No special software is needed. You should be able to print your return using any printer which has been properly setup with your operating system. This would include ink jets, bubble jets, laser printers, and dot matrix printers 24 pin or better. It is also necessary to have your payment information on the basic information worksheet correctly filled in.
Q How will I know the status of my electronically filed return? A Did it get there OK? Was it accepted? You will be notified via email at every important step along the electronic filing path. We will notify you when your return is received, when it is transmitted to the IRS, and when a response from the IRS is received by the FileSafe system. You can also see copies of the email we send you from inside the system from the "Forms/Menu" page by clicking on the button.
A core specialty is the preparation of tax returns for individual taxpayers. Over the years literally 1000's of Federal and State returns have been prepared and filed. To participate simply fill out our contact form.
Small business tax return preparation and filing instructions is a core service offered to our clients. Whether your company is a C corporation, S Corp, Limited Liability Company, Partnership or Sole Proprietor a properly prepared tax return can be filed to minimize the tax owed. Over the years, 100's of small business Federal and State tax returns have been prepared for both service and manufacturing company clients. To participate simply fill out our contact form.
* Preparing Corporation, Partnership & Sole Proprietor income tax retums * Preparing Individual Federal, and all states income tax returns * Tax planning meetings as needed at no additional charge * Reviewing of quarterly estimated tax payments and amendment as necessary at no additional charge * Year-round answers to tax questions at no additional charge *Assistance in event of tax return audit at ne additional charge
Tax planning and tax forecasting services for individual and small business clients is a core competency of the firm. Effective tax minimization begins with long-term tax strategizing to establish overall objectives and is maintained with conscientious and consistent annual tax forecasting and mid-year tax planning.
Clients are welcome to contact the office at any time. For your convenience, you can contact the office using either the telephone, fax, e-mail or mail as provided below.
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