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Jose Manuel G.

Ibiza, Spain

$100/hr
5.0
243 jobs
I was born and raised in Ibiza, Spain. I have 20+ years of experience in tax consultancy, accountancy, and tax filing, providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses based in Spain. I offer individualized, attentive care to each client while maintaining a close and personal relationship. I am proud of my 'Top Rated Plus' status on Upwork and look forward to maintaining my 100% job success. These are some of the tasks I do regularly: — Quarterly and yearly tax returns: VAT, withholding taxes, part payments, intracommunity operations. — Income tax returns, corporate tax, wealth tax, Modelo 720, Modelo 210. — Full assistance to register as self-employed in Spain: Tax authorities, social security, digital certificate, etc. — Personal/Company taxes in Spain: analysis and forecast. — General and specific advice about taxes and procedures. — Help to register your SL company in Spain. — Balances, annual accounts. — Bank reconciliation. — I am familiar with several platforms and accounting software: Holded, Sage, A3 Wolters Kluwer, Quickbooks, Quipu, Receipt Bank, Cuentica, Factura Directa, Contasol, Nomo. Are you looking for quality and cost-effective services? Feel free to reach out to me!
  • Tax Preparation
  • Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Tax Return
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounting Principles & Practices
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Value-Added Tax
  • Corporate Tax
  • Bookkeeping
  • English
  • Tax Law
Brian F.

Clear Lake, Iowa

$150/hr
5.0
147 jobs
I provide a full range of accounting services including individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns; monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for small businesses; payroll and sales tax services; new business consulting; QuickBooks assistance, setup & training; and other accounting services. I have also worked as a CFO for a swine management company and software company who incurred rapid growth while I was there. At both businesses, I was able to recommend tax strategies or improve current work processes that increased annual cash flow by $200,000 at one company and $800,000 at the 2nd company. I always been heavily involved with the tax side every where I've worked. I started out in the tax department at a large CPA firm, before working in a tax department at a Fortune 500 company. Ever since I moved to northern Iowa, I have done individual and business tax returns as a side business until deciding to leave the corporate world and working as a contract CFO/controller and adding to my tax preparation business.
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Law
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Corporate Tax
  • CPA
  • Financial Modeling
  • Management Accounting
Jed C.

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

$175/hr
5.0
126 jobs
I am an active CPA with multiple skills including bank financing, financial statement analysis, personal and business tax returns, business planning, financial and estate planning, SBA Disaster Loan Assistance, and operational reviews. I am current with all tax laws and accounting principles. I work with clients to provide a range of financial tools that help them meet and exceed their monetary goals. My skills include strategic planning, bank financing, compliance, budgeting, and more. Even the most successful CEOs rely on a team of experts to achieve their business goals, as it is simply impossible for one person to do it all. With a background in business consulting and extensive CPA experience, I help individuals meet and exceed their financial objectives. Working with numbers has always come easily to me, as I not only passed the CPA exam on my first try, but I also obtained Masters' degrees in Accounting and Education. I have also taught postgraduate college courses and my deep understanding of finance has allowed me to become a qualified expert witness. I founded my own CPA firm and developed partnerships with a range of clients for over 20 years. I now work as a consultant and assist my clients with financial modeling, projections, and forecasts as well as tax planning and preparation. I specialize in startups and can help with the choice of entity selection, general business planning, and much more. Whether you are in need of an operational review, a financial statement analysis, or an expert to take your financial future to the next level, I am here to help. Clients who partner with me can count on exceptional communication and work completed in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Law
  • CPA
  • Business Consulting
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
  • Strategic Plan
  • Estate Planning
  • Business Valuation
  • Tax Strategy
  • Research & Development
  • Legal Entity Structuring
  • Disaster Recovery
Cecile M.

Geldrop, Netherlands

$67/hr
5.0
124 jobs
I am a French citizen with more than 15 years of experience in accounting in Europe, Canada, and Africa. I am specialized in VAT/sales tax for online sellers. I can help you 1) Register for VAT in France, UK, Germany and in the Netherlands 2) OSS registration with the Dutch Belastingdienst or the French Tax Office 3) OSS return calculation 4) OSS return submission via the website of the Dutch Belastingdienst or the French Tax Office 5) Register for GST/HST with the CRA and PST with the Provincial Ministries of Finance in Canada 6) Calculate the sales tax due and submit it online for you via the website of the different tax offices locally. For your online sales in Canada, I can also help you prepare and file your Corporate Tax return (T2) and apply for tax-treaty exemptions if you are a non-resident business. I am registered as a - VAT agent with the HMRC in the UK and with the Direction Générale des Impôts in France - a representative with the CRA for GST/HST and with the Ministries of Finance in British Columbia, Manitoba, Québec, and Ontario for PST
  • Tax Preparation
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
Asad A.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$75/hr
5.0
119 jobs
✅ TOP-RATED PLUS freelancer ✅ Always Available for new opportunities Full Time | Part-Time | Fixed Rate ✅ Quality Assurance 100% ✅ 100+ Job completed successfully on Upwork About me: I’m Global Financial, Corporate and Tax Consultant, I have over 10 years of experience working as a Professional Accountant, Tax Consultant, and Auditor. I am an ACA (ICAP member), ACCA member (equivalent to a CPA). Along with professional Accounting Qualifications, I also have a post-graduate degree in Accounting and Finance. Experience Overview: I had served different big corporations as a full-time employee. I had been involved in advising the organizations to develop their budgets, forecasting, and financial analysis which will be helpful to achieve maximum profitability at minimum costs. Over the years; I also provide a wide variety of Accounting, Tax, Auditing, and Corporate services to different clients worldwide. Accounting & Financial Statements Expertise: I am a Netsuite, QuickBooks and Xero certified professional and more than 8 years of working experience in Quickbooks and other accounting software. I had provided General Accounting works such as Payroll, Bookkeeping, Set up, Management Report, Reconciliation to different US, UK, EU, HK Singapore, Australian entities. I am also an expert in using different accounting software such as NETSUITE, XERO, MYOB, QuickBooks, WAVE, TALLY Erp, Saasu, Receipt Bank, Workflowmax, and other cloud-based software. Federal & State Tax Codes: These days Taxes are an important factor for each business and it is difficult for any businessman to manage and comply with the taxes. So here I am to provide you a complete solution of Corporate Taxes, Income Taxes, State Taxes, Franchise Taxes. I will make sure to save you from paying unnecessary taxes in compliance with IRS and all 52 states' tax codes. Federal Tax Forms: 1040, 1040 NR, 1041, 1041 ES, 5472 & 1120, 1120, 1120 S, 1120 W and Schedule K1, 1065 Form W7 & W8 Description of Services: Here is the service I'm going to serve you best: • Maintain a Chart of Accounts • Recording all type of normal and complex financial transactions • Manage accounts payable, including vendor bill, paying • Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing • Perform bank reconciliations • Post journal summaries into the general ledger at the period end • Prepare the unadjusted trial balance at the period end • US GAAP and statutory Audits in EMEA(under US GAAP, FRS 101/102, IFRS) • Audit preparations in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain • Audits preparations under Pakistani Law(company ordinance, IFRS) • VAT and corporation tax calculations and fillings in EMEA Region(Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden • Payroll calculations and reviews for Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden • VAT and Corporation tax filings in the UK(HMRC) and Ireland(Revenue) • Calculation and review of complex accounting areas such as accruals, research and development, Intangibles, pensions, royalties and commission, Bonus plan reviews. • Stock option reviews and calculations • Tax and Transfer pricing review for EMEA region • Bookkeeping and report customization under Netsuite and Zoho • Internal Audit plans, control testing, SOX(Sarbanes Oxley control testing), control reviews, performing Internal Audit reviews. • Preparation and review of Consolidated financial statements • Preparation of budgets, forecasts, cash flow statements, and advanced level ratio analysis • Construction contract accounting I also have extensive experience working with companies in the USA, UK, EU, HK and middle east(Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain). And many more...
  • Tax Preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Chart of Accounts
  • GAAP
  • US Taxation
  • Intuit Quicken
  • CPA
  • Certified Tax Preparer
  • Xero
  • Financial Statement
  • Corporate Tax
  • Shopify
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Sales Tax
Vlad R.

Jacksonville, Florida

$80/hr
5.0
95 jobs
Centaur Digital Corp addresses the accounting and tax needs of busy business owners. As a business grows, owners have less time to devote to their accounting and tax compliance, both of which are crucial functions for any successful business. In the past, these functions were typically interwoven into a business in a way that made an in-house accounting team essential. But that has changed! There have been numerous advancements in accounting technology in recent years, and cloud computing has made them accessible and affordable for smaller enterprises. Now, small companies can take advantage of new technology to help them grow and generate larger profits. Proper implementation of these technologies, however, is paramount. Centaur Digital Corp is here to help you identify relevant accounting technologies. We work with you to implement the necessary technologies to improve the clarity and efficiency of your business’s accounting system and increase your profits. Centaur Digital Corp was founded by Vlad Rusz, who has over a decade of experience working as a senior manager of small companies and providing managerial consulting to other businesses. While working as the CEO of a previous enterprise from 2014 to 2016, Vlad Rusz achieved tremendous growth by providing business consulting and business plan services to hundreds of satisfied clients. This success earned Vlad Rusz countless 5-star ratings and various prestigious awards. At Centaur Digital Corp, we look forward to providing world-class service to our clients, helping you increase profits and achieve your business goals. We take responsibility not just for our work, but for your entire accounting and tax system! AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 2020 Quickbooks Online ProAdvisor 2020 Xero Certified Advisor 2019 Passed the CMA Exam 2018 Passed the CPA Exam 2016 Became a member of the Forbes Finance Council 2016 EY Young Entrepreneur of the Year Southeast Semi-finalist 2016 Gwinnett Pinnacle Award “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” Winner 2015 Gwinnett Pinnacle Award “Rising Star” Winner 2015 #1 Business Plan Consultant in Atlanta by Thumbtack
  • Tax Preparation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Projection
  • Technical Accounting
  • Tax Return
  • Sales Tax
  • Bookkeeping
  • Zoho Creator
  • Zoho CRM
  • Business Plan
  • Tax Strategy
  • Accounting Software

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Tax Preparer Hiring Guide

A tax preparer is a professional responsible for preparing and filing tax returns for individuals or businesses. They ensure that all relevant deductions and credits are applied to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. A tax preparer helps clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensures that all required documents are submitted on time.

Tax preparers often have expertise in various areas of tax preparation, such as income tax, business tax, or payroll taxes. By hiring a tax preparer, individuals and businesses can avoid costly errors, ensure compliance, and make the most of potential tax savings.

Why hire a tax preparer?

Hiring a tax preparer provides peace of mind during tax season by ensuring that all tax obligations are met accurately and on time. A tax preparer helps minimize the risk of errors, which could result in fines or audits. They also have in-depth knowledge of tax laws and updates, allowing them to find deductions, credits, and strategies to reduce tax liabilities.

Benefits of hiring a tax preparer include:

  • Ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
  • Reducing the risk of errors in tax filings.
  • Maximizing deductions and credits.
  • Saving time by managing the entire tax preparation process.

How to hire tax preparers

Hiring a tax preparer on Upwork allows you to connect with skilled professionals who can handle your tax preparation needs. Here’s how to hire a tax preparer:

  1. Define your tax preparation needs. Determine whether you need help with personal, business, or payroll tax preparation.
  2. Search for tax preparers. Use Upwork’s search feature to find professionals with experience in the type of tax preparation you require.
  3. Review profiles and experience. Look for candidates with relevant certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA), and experience in tax filing.
  4. Request proposals. Contact qualified candidates and ask them to submit proposals outlining their approach to your tax preparation needs.
  5. Interview candidates. Ask about their experience, knowledge of tax laws, and how they ensure accuracy in tax filings.
  6. Hire and onboard. Choose the best fit for your needs and provide them with the necessary financial documents and tax-related information.

How to write a tax preparer job post

To attract the right tax preparer for your needs, follow these steps when creating a job post on Upwork:

  1. Start with a clear title. Use titles like “Tax Preparer for Personal Income Taxes” or “Experienced Business Tax Preparer Needed.”
  2. Describe your tax preparation needs. Include details about the type of taxes you need help with (e.g., individual, small business, corporate).
  3. List required skills and certifications. Mention any certifications (e.g., CPA, EA) and experience in specific tax areas you need.
  4. Include deliverables. Specify what you expect from the tax preparer, such as completing tax returns, submitting documents to the IRS, and providing tax-saving strategies.
  5. Set timelines and deadlines. Provide clear deadlines for when tax filings must be completed, especially if you are working against tax season deadlines.

Common tax preparer responsibilities

Tax preparers handle a variety of tasks related to tax filing and compliance. Here are common responsibilities they take on:

  1. Tax return preparation. Completing tax returns for individuals, small businesses, or corporations based on provided financial information.
  2. Deduction and credit maximization. Identifying deductions and tax credits that reduce tax liabilities.
  3. Tax planning. Providing strategies to minimize future tax obligations through proper tax planning.
  4. Filing tax documents. Submitting tax returns to the appropriate federal, state, and local tax authorities.
  5. Audit support. Assisting clients with audits or inquiries from tax authorities by providing documentation and clarification.
  6. Compliance checks. Ensuring all tax filings meet the latest federal, state, and local tax regulations.

FAQ

What does a tax preparer do?

A tax preparer completes and files tax returns for individuals or businesses, ensuring compliance with tax laws while maximizing deductions and credits to minimize tax liabilities.

What qualifications should I look for in a tax preparer?

Look for certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA), along with experience in preparing the type of taxes relevant to your needs (e.g., personal, small business, corporate).

How can a tax preparer help my business?

A tax preparer ensures your business meets all tax obligations while identifying opportunities for deductions and tax-saving strategies, helping you minimize your tax burden.

How do tax preparers ensure accuracy?

Tax preparers use specialized tax software, double-check calculations, and stay updated on tax law changes to ensure accurate and compliant filings.

What documents should I provide to a tax preparer?

Common documents include income statements, expense reports, W-2s, 1099s, receipts for deductions, and any previous tax returns. The tax preparer will guide you on additional documents needed.

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