Tax Return Preparation
No Surprises

Many taxpayers are asked to sign their tax returns without a clear understanding of why they owe, why they’re receiving a refund, why their taxes have fluctuated, or how they can improve their financial outcome for the following year.
At Reckenen, we believe in eliminating surprises. Your tax return should simply serve as a receipt for the strategic work done throughout the year to optimize your tax outcomes, including proper withholdings and estimated payments. With us, you’ll gain a clearer picture of your after-tax income throughout the year—ensuring you’re not caught off guard during tax season and helping you maintain financial stability.

Tax Return Information

Our Tax Return Preparation Process

Our Tax Return Preparation Process

Receive Tax Return Package

We send you:

●  Engagement Letter

●  Tax Organizer/Questionnaire

●  Request for Accounting Statements OR access to your Accounting System                       

Provide your Tax Information

You send us:

●  Signed Engagement Letter

●  Completed Tax Organizer and Questionnaire 

●  Prior year federal and state returns

●  Accounting Statements or access to your Accounting System

●  Supporting Tax Documents (if needed)                                              

Relax – Tax Return Preparation (2-4 Weeks)

Your tax preparer:

●  Reaches out to you

●  Requests clarification and additional information (if needed)

●  Prepares your returns and submits for quality review 

Deliver Tax Returns by Due Date

You receive copy of your tax returns from us and:

●  If e-filing, sign and return your efile forms to us

●  If paper filing, sign and mail your returns to the address provided

Provide Feedback on our performance

We request your opinion and you:

●  Fill our our survey and tell us how we did

We sent you:

You send us:

Your tax preparer:

You receive copy of your tax returns from us and:

We request your opinion and you:

2025 Tax Deadlines and Key Dates

January 15, 2025
  • → 4th Quarter 2024 Estimated Tax Payment Due
  • → Last day to submit information for Form 3520-A, Foreign Grantor Trust (March 15 deadline)
  • → Last day to submit information for e-filing an extension (Form 7004)
  • → Last day to submit complete tax information for the April 15 filing deadline
  • → Tax Filing Deadlines:
    • Form 3520-A – Foreign Grantor Trusts
    • Form 1065 – Partnerships
    • Form 1120-S – S Corporations
    • Form 7004 – Extension for Foreign Trust, Partnership, and S Corp returns
  • → Last day to submit information for an extension calculation
  • → Tax Filing Deadlines:
    • Form 1040 – Individual Tax Returns
    • Form 1040NR – Nonresident Tax Returns (for employees who received wages subject to U.S. income tax withholding)
  • → 1st Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
  • → Last day to file an extension for individual tax returns
  • → Last day to submit information for the June 16 deadline
  • → Tax Filing Deadlines:
    • Form 1040NR – Nonresident Tax Returns (if applicable)
    • Form 1040 – Certain U.S. persons living outside the U.S. (if applicable)
  • → 2nd Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
  • → Last day to submit complete tax information for extended returns due on October 15
  • → 3rd Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due
  • → Extended Tax Filing Deadlines:
    • Form 3520-A – Foreign Grantor Trust
    • Form 1065 – Partnerships
    • Form 1120-S – S Corporations
  • → Extended Tax Filing Deadlines:
    • Form 1040 – Individual Tax Return
    • Form 1040NR – Nonresident Tax Return
  • → FinCEN Form 114 (FBAR) Due – Foreign Bank Account Report

IRS Electronic Payment Options

1. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) for Businesses

EFTPS is a system for paying federal taxes electronically via the Internet or phone.   EFTPS is offered free by the U.S. Department of Treasury.  You can obtain information on EFTPS at: 
http://www.irs.gov/uac/EFTPS-The-Electronic-Federal-Tax-Payment-System

Functionality and Perks:

Enrollment:

2. “Direct Pay” for Individuals

“Direct Pay” is available through the IRS and allows taxpayers to make tax payments without having to enroll in EFTPS.  Information is available at http://www.irs.gov/Payments/Direct-Pay.

Functionality and Perks:

Additional information is available at

http://www.irs.gov/Payments/Direct-Pay-Help

Request a Transcript or a
Copy of Prior Year Return:

Request an IRS Transcript

Request Copies of your State Tax Returns

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