Finance Advisor Option

Tax Advisory

Federal and Minnesota state filing, year-round planning and IRS notice support - keeping more of what you earn, legally and safely.

Tax advisory and tax planning services at Finance Advisor Option
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Tax Advisory Built Around Your Situation

Tax is the largest expense most households never plan for. The difference between filing a return and planning your tax position across the whole year can be several thousand dollars - the result of retirement contribution timing, entity choice, deduction documentation and credits that go unclaimed simply because nobody mentioned them.

Our tax desk prepares accurate federal and Minnesota state returns for individuals, families and small businesses, and then stays involved through the year with projections, estimated-tax scheduling and help responding to any notice from the IRS or the state department of revenue. We work alongside your CPA or replace that role entirely, depending on what you need.

  • Federal and Minnesota state individual return preparation (Form 1040)
  • Small business, self-employed and Schedule C / entity filings
  • Year-round tax planning with quarterly projections
  • Estimated tax calculation and payment scheduling
  • IRS and state notice resolution, plus payment plan setup
  • Prior-year amendments and back-filing support
$2,400Average annual client saving
21 daysTypical e-file refund
7 yearsRecords securely retained
100%On-time filing record
Figures shown are indicative and depend on your profile, the product selected and current market conditions. Exact rates, terms and eligibility are confirmed by the lending or insurance partner in writing before you commit.
What's Included

Everything Covered Under Tax Advisory

Accurate Return Preparation

Careful, documented filing that captures every deduction and credit you are entitled to - and stands up if it is ever reviewed.

Year-Round Tax Planning

Projections in March, July and November mean decisions are made while there is still time to act, not in April when it is too late.

Estimated Tax Management

For freelancers, landlords and business owners we calculate quarterly payments and avoid underpayment penalties.

IRS & State Notice Support

Received a letter you do not understand? We interpret it, respond on your behalf and negotiate payment arrangements where needed.

Business Structure Advice

Sole proprietorship, LLC, S-corp or C-corp - we model the tax impact of each structure against your actual profit level.

Credit Maximisation

EITC, Child Tax Credit, education credits, retirement saver's credit, energy-efficiency credits and state-specific relief checked every year.

Simple Process

How We Get You From Enquiry to Approval

Four clear stages, one dedicated advisor, and no pressure at any point.

1
Document Collection & Review

We list exactly what is needed, review last year's return and identify income sources, changes and opportunities.

2
Planning Meeting

A short session to model deductions, credits, retirement contributions and any timing decisions before year end.

3
Preparation & Filing

We prepare the return, walk you through every significant number, then e-file for the fastest possible refund.

4
Post-Filing Support

We keep copies for seven years, track refund status and handle any IRS or state correspondence that arrives later.

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No - the opposite. The largest savings come from decisions made during the year: how much to defer into a retirement account, when to realise investment gains, whether to bunch charitable donations, or how to structure a new side income. Filing season is simply when the paperwork gets recorded.

At minimum: your prior-year return, W-2s and 1099s, mortgage interest and property tax statements, charitable receipts, medical expense records, education forms, childcare costs and records of any major life change such as marriage, a new child, a house purchase or self-employment income.

Legitimate, well-documented deductions do not create audit risk by themselves. What matters is accuracy and substantiation. We claim what the law allows, keep the supporting evidence on file, and explain every position taken on your return.

Yes. We prepare Schedule C filings, partnership and S-corporation returns, quarterly estimates, depreciation schedules and 1099 contractor reporting, and we advise on entity selection and reasonable-compensation questions.

If you worked remotely for an employer in another state, own rental property elsewhere, or moved during the year, you may have filing obligations in two or more states. We determine exactly where you need to file and check for credits that prevent double taxation.