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It's that time again! We are looking forward to assisting you in preparing your 2025 tax returns.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE FOR TAX YEAR 2025:

• 1/26/26  - IRS Individual tax return e-filing opens.
• 3/13/26 - Last day to provide us your initial tax documents to guarantee filing without an extension.
• 4/10/26 - Last day to request an extension (if making a payment provide the amount you would like to pay)
• 4/15/26 - Federal income tax return deadline
• 5/01/26 - Virginia income tax return deadline

The individual tax return deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2026:

• As we prepare for the upcoming tax season, we want to share a small update regarding certain services. Due to increased costs related to supplies and mailings, a $15 fee will apply to mailed items, including copies of tax returns and the return of source documents. This fee covers secure FedEx shipping, handling, and tracking. Additionally, requests for a secondary copy of a tax return will now have a $35 fee. Please note that your initial copy (digital or paper) is always included as part of our preparation fee.

PROCEDURES FOR YOUR TAX RETURN! Our office offers a range of appointment types:

• In Office Appointment with Pre-Interview: Bring your tax documents to your appointment. A procedure that we have been practicing for decades which allows you to meet with a pre-interviewer who will enter your tax information prior to your meeting with Bill or Brian. Once the input is complete, and Bill or Brian has reviewed your return, your return should be completed as long as there is no missing information.
• In Office Appointment with No Pre-Interview: You will need to provide your tax documents ahead of scheduling your appointment. Once we receive your tax documents, your appointment will be scheduled for at least a week out to allow our preparers ample time to input your tax info. This may differ depending on our schedule availability. At the time of your appointment, you will meet directly with Bill or Brian to review your data and complete your return.
• Appointment via Zoom: You will need to provide your tax documents ahead of scheduling your appointment. Once we receive your tax documents, your appointment will be scheduled for at least a week out to allow our preparers ample time to input your tax info. This may differ depending on our schedule availability. We will send you a Zoom invitation the day before your appointment, and you will meet with Bill or Brian via Zoom to review and complete your return.
• Appointment via Phone You will need to provide your tax documents ahead of scheduling your appointment. Once we receive your tax documents, your appointment will be scheduled for at least a week out to allow our preparers ample time to input your tax info. This may differ depending on our schedule availability. We will email you a summary of your tax return just prior to the phone appointment. Bill or Brian will review this with you over the phone at the time of the appointment.
• Drop-off Without Appointment: This is how our office completes most of our client's returns. You may submit your tax documents however you prefer, our office will input the info, follow up with email and/or call with any questions, and then call or email you with the final numbers for the return. This will generally be within three weeks of receiving your materials.

IMPORTANT - YOUR TAX DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 13 IN ORDER FOR US TO GUARANTEE FILING BY THE APRIL 15 DUE DATE. OTHERWISE, WE MAY NEED TO FILE AN EXTENSION.

SUBMITTING YOUR SOURCE DOCUMENTS:

• Drop off during business hours 9am-6pm in person.
• Door mail slot available (top of the stairs) accessible 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday & 8 am to 3 pm Saturdays through April 15
• Fax to 757-487-9614
• Email to haley@wfrobinscpa.com (Please do not email submissions to Bill)
• Mail to P.O. Box 6738, Chesapeake, VA 23323.
• Submit securely through your Intuit Link account.

*REMINDER: Please submit your tax documents how you would prefer. Our office provides several different methods to try to make it easier for our clients. These are all recommendations to you.

CHANGES IN ADDRESS/EMAIL/PHONE NUMBERS: Please email haley@wfrobinscpa.com with any changes so we will be able to contact you.

CLIENT DATA UPDATE FORM: Attached. If you do not use Intuit Link, you need to complete this form and submit with your documents just as you have done in prior years. We will add a $25 fee when we invoice for your return if this form has not been completed. Please avoid this charge and delay in processing your returns by filling out the attached Client Update Form completely. If dropping off your information in person, we will have a form available for you to fill out.

PAYMENTS:
We accept all forms of payment including cash, check, credit/debit cards, and ACH bank payments. Due to an increase in credit and debit card fees, we have added a 3.5% surcharge fee on all credit and debit card payments; however, you can pay with your bank account for no additional fee. We can provide a secure link once your returns are ready to be filed. Any outstanding invoices older than 60 days will be subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee. Please note, our payment policy implemented January 1, 2024, requires full payment for our services prior to any tax filings.