ProConsultants FAQ

Q:What methods can I use to pay for e-filing?

A: At ProConsultants you can use a credit card, debit card, cash, check, money order, cashiers check, or have your fees automatically withdrawn from the amount of your tax return.

Q:Why is the routing number on my IRS Form1040 not the same as my bank routing number?

A: If your routing number on your IRS Form 1040 is not the same as your bank routing number you have probably elected to have our tax preparation fees automatically withdrawn from your bank account. The IRS deposits your full refund to Republic Bank at that routing number and our bank then sends the remainder of your refund minus our fees to your bank account. Your routing and account number will be on the form called Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) Application.

Q:Can I make changes to my return if I have already e-filed it?

A: You cannot make immediate changes to your return if it has already been e-filed. In the event that you receive additional tax documentation after you have already filed your return you must prepare an amendment to your original return indicating what was not there to begin with. We generally begin processing amendments on the 1st of May; however you can contact us if we can amend your return earlier via email.

Q:Can I e-file my state taxes?

A: At this time we do not e-file state taxes. We process your state tax information free of charge and then hand it to you fully prepared to mail out on your own.

Q:Can I still e-file after April 15th?

A: Yes, you can e-file or paper file after April 15th. If you are required to file a tax return you need to file even if it is after the due date. If you owe money to the IRS you will be charged interest and penalties for filing late. If you are receiving a refund you will not be charged anything.

Q:How do I pay my taxes if I am filing my tax return electronically?

A: You can pay by check, credit card, money order, cash, an IRS payment plan, cashier check, or debit card. We can inform you of your options more specifically after processing your return.

Q:How do I check the status of my electronically filed tax return?

A: You can go to the Internal Revenue Service website. Have your primary taxpayer´s social security number, filing status, and exact amount of your refund handy. Click on the link that says “Where´s my refund” and you will be taken through to input the information above.

Q:Can I file an IRS Form 1040X (amendment) electronically?

A: No the IRS does not allow e-filing of amendments.

Q:What are some steps I can take to avoid rejection of my e-filed return?

A: Ensure that the social security numbers, dates of birth, and names are correct for all taxpayers and dependents. Also ensure that no one else who could possibly claim a dependent has done so already.

Q:How long should I keep my old tax returns and supporting documents?

A: It is best to keep them all indefinitely. You can destroy your old tax returns no earlier than four years after you have filed.

Q:If I lose my tax documents can I get a new copy?

A: We will provide you with new copies of your tax documents free of charge whenever you need them. Depending on your location and availability they can be printed and picked up in our offices, printed and mailed to you, or they can be distilled into an Adobe Acrobat document and emailed to you.

Q:When should I itemize my expenses?

A: You should itemize your expenses when your expenses exceed that of the IRS standard deduction for that tax year. For example for filing in 2008 the IRS assumed that your work, charitable contributions, taxes, interest, medical, and other miscellaneous expenses totaled $5,450 per tax payer. If a single or married filing separate taxpayer spent more on the above listed items and can prove it through documentation then the taxpayer would want to itemize their deductions. Married taxpayers would have to spend more than $10,900 together. Head of household filing status would have to spend more than $8,000.

Q:Is child support deductible or reportable as income?

A: Child support cannot be deducted in your tax return, nor is it reportable on the recipient´s tax return.

Q:I live with my boyfriend, I don´t work and have a child, can my boyfriend claim my child and me on his tax return?

A: Your boyfriend is not related to either of you so neither fits the minimum requirements for the dependency test. Your boyfriend cannot claim either you or your child.