From documents to filed returns with clear steps
We begin with a short call to confirm your situation and deadlines. You receive a secure checklist and upload link for W-2s, 1099s, K-1s, and any Michigan forms. A preparer reviews your information, requests anything missing, and completes your return. A second set of eyes performs a quality check before e-file. After filing, we provide copies and guidance for estimated payments or withholdings so you know what comes next.
Individuals often need help with credits, deductions, and life changes like a new job, a home purchase, or college expenses. Owners may need bookkeeping reconciliation, depreciation schedules, and multi-state considerations. Professional Tax Solutions handles both, including special cases such as rental property reporting and clergy income. When records are organized, filing is smoother and questions are easier to resolve.
Why choose a professional preparer?
Accuracy, visibility, and year-round support
A professional preparer reduces errors that can trigger notices, identifies deductions you might miss, and keeps an eye on timing that affects Michigan and federal tax. You get a faster path to a complete return, a clear explanation of results, and a plan for withholding or estimates. Professional Tax Solutions stays available after filing so letters get handled quickly and next year’s steps are already in motion.
When should I start gathering documents for tax season?
Start in January as W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, and K-1s arrive. Add mortgage interest statements, property tax receipts, childcare and education forms, HSA and retirement contribution records, charitable receipts, and any documentation for rental properties or a side business. Small business owners should close out bookkeeping for the year and export financial reports. Professional Tax Solutions provides a simple checklist and secure upload so everything lands in one place. If you expect life changes or new credits, schedule a short check-in by mid-February to confirm strategy and deadlines.
What if I am missing a 1099 or have back taxes to clean up?
If a 1099 is missing, contact the issuer first. If it does not arrive, we can request an IRS wage and income transcript, reconstruct amounts from bank statements, or use the appropriate substitute information form when allowed. For back taxes, we file past-due returns in order, review penalties and interest, and set up an installment agreement if needed. Professional Tax Solutions handles the communication, organizes documents, and keeps you on a realistic timeline to get current.
Do you handle e-file for all eligible returns?
Yes. We e-file federal and Michigan returns and e-file city returns where supported. You receive a copy of the filed return and an IRS/Michigan acceptance notice. Refunds can be direct-deposited, and balances due can be scheduled by direct debit on the filing date. If a specific return type cannot be e-filed, we prepare a complete paper package with clear mailing instructions.
Can you prepare a business return and my personal return together so everything lines up?
Yes. We prepare S corporation, partnership, and single-member filings, then flow K-1s and depreciation to your Form 1040. We track basis, reconcile books, and confirm payroll and distributions so business results match your personal return, including the qualified business income deduction when applicable. Coordinating both returns reduces questions, keeps dates straight, and makes planning easier for the year ahead.
How do you coordinate multi-state or city taxes for work travel or hybrid jobs in Michigan?
We review your pay stubs and travel pattern, allocate wages across states as required, and claim credits to avoid double taxation when you pay another state. For city filings, we prepare local returns where they apply, including Detroit, Lansing, and Flint. Professional Tax Solutions also helps you adjust withholding so the right amounts go to Michigan, other states, and any city tax, and we set up estimated payments if you have contractor or remote income that is not fully withheld.
