General Tax Planning

• Estimate your Tax
  Based on what you have earned this year, will you owe taxes to the IRS or will you get a refund?  When you go with Christian CPA Tax service, we will provide you an estimate during the engagement before we are finished.
• Average Tax Rate
  Your average tax rate is probably lower than you think. Christian CPA will pursue several different paths to provide you with the lowest rate.  When the final tax is calculated we can then calculate your average tax rate.
• Deduction Hunting
  The reason why our organizer is so detailed is we will use that plus other information to maximize your deductions. There are over 100 tax deductions and credits that you can take advantage of.  The deduction hunter will help you minimize your tax liability.

Employment

• Self-Employed Issues
  If you are self-employed you need to figure out how much you will need to pay in FICA taxes.  Our staff can provide you with this information when you become a customer of Christian CPA Tax Service.
• W2 (Paycheck withholding) Calculator
  Use this calculator to determine if you should have more or less withheld from your paycheck.  We provide this simple tool so that you can do your own research prior to looking to us for your tax needs.
• Managing a budget
  Its tough especially when you are just starting out whether its the first time you are on your own or you are trying to get your spending under control.  Creating a budget and then sticking to that budget is a necessary tool that you can use so that what you earn from each paycheck will follow a plan towards your financial goals.  We can assist you with establishing your budge here at Christian CPA Tax Service.  We are a full service company.  We are here to serve you

Housing, Family

• Selling your home
  Chances are you won't have to pay taxes when you sell your home, however if you are thinking of doing so, you should hire us as your tax specialist.  Christian CPA will review your situation and provide you with the information you need so that you can sell your home with the comfort of knowing this issue has been researched by our staff.
• Mortgage Tax Savings
  When you own a home, the amount of interest you pay will save your hard earned money when taxes are due.  Please ask us for an customized example.
• Marriage Penalty
  Given your current/future marital status, Should you file single or married?  Our staff of tax specialists will determine this for you and give you the best choice on your filing so that you will be liable for the least amount of tax, or so that you will receive a bigger refund.  Whether or not you receive a refund will be determined on your particular tax situation.

Higher education

• Education Credit
  When you hire us to take care of your tax situation and choose a level of support above the minimum,  we will be answer your questions that you may have from time to time.  The U. S. Federal government now offers the Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits.  Should you wish to change careers or take extra learning classes so you can improve your situation, our staff can help you determine to what level, if any, this credit will help you save money on your taxes.
• United States Savings Bonds
  Are US Savings Bonds a good investment towards higher education? Use this tool to help you determine the advantages or disadvantages.  (Takes you to the official government US Savings bonds website)  There are many different types of US Savings bonds.  The government website will provide you with the information you require.  Generally you can purchase them from any bank and now you can purchase them online through the United States Savings Bonds website.