As an entrepreneur, it's important to make sure you're up to date on your taxes and keep everything organized, so why not plan ahead? Hiring tax preparation services to do your taxes may be just what you need to relieve some of the stress of tax season and give you more time to focus on running your business instead of worrying about paperwork. What do they come in to do?

1. Define the Scope of Your Tax Liabilities

You can't prepare your returns properly if you don't know the extent to which you should do them. The first task of the tax preparer is to define what needs to be done. They will research if you owe income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, and other special taxes on things like gasoline or alcohol. 

2. Review for Incomplete Information or Documentation

The tax preparation company will thoroughly check financial documents for missing or incomplete information or documentation. The thoroughness of their review will help ensure that you don't miss any of your tax deductions or credits, resulting in a bigger refund. It also helps generate accurate returns. 

3. Prepare Tax Returns, Taxes Owed, or Refunds Due to Your Business

Tax preparation services will use accounting software to prepare tax returns and taxes owed or refunds due. This is done by inputting all information requested by a customer and then printing a copy of a tax return for review. 

Tax preparation companies have access to several different accounting software types designed specifically for tax purposes. They may also have access to software that can be used for general accounting purposes, but they should not use it for tax returns or anything else related to taxes.

4. File Tax Returns for Your Business

The most crucial task for a tax preparation company is to ensure that you're filing all of your tax returns properly. If you file yourself, there's always a chance something will be missed or done incorrectly, leading to penalties and fines from tax authorities. 

5. Update You on Changes in Tax Law

You need to catch up on federal and state income tax law changes. If you plan to incorporate or expand your business by hiring new employees, it's important to make sure you understand how taxes are affected. A tax preparer should be able to explain what potential changes will mean for your bottom line—or even help you prepare if you anticipate an audit.

Taxation matters should be a priority for any business because doing it wrong brings legal and financial troubles. Call a tax preparation company to learn more.