What is an ELP?

ELP stands for Endorsed Local Provider.  Dave Ramsey's website has a great section that describes the process an ELP needs to go thru to get Dave's Approval.  To read more on this click >

http://www.daveramsey.com/elp/why-use-an-elp/

ELP's are very knowledgable with Dave Ramsey's programs (Financial Peace Univerity; Total Money Make Over; The Baby Steps approach etc)  an ELP can help you meet your financial goals.

Tax ELP's are also either CPA's (Certified Public Accountants) or EA's (Enroll Agents with the IRS).  This is important in chosing your tax advisor to ensure they are qualified to practice taxation, as well as represent you should be picked for an audit.

 

  • Are you are looking to build a relationship with a tax professional that you can feel comfortable reaching out to through out the year with your tax questions and concerns?
  • Are you looking to be educated on the tax laws and actually understand your tax liability?
  • Do you have a small business and need assistance with the bookkeeping, accounting and tax end of the business?
  • Are you looking for some help in setting up your personal or business budget?

 

A few other FAQ's

How much will it cost to have my return done?

There is no simple answer to that question.  At No Fuss Accounting we bill our services based on hourly rates.  All time is tracked on working on client requests, questions, etc.  So all time would include: in person appointments; phone conferences; email correspondances; additional research; tax preparation; and accounting/ bookkeeping that may need to be done for any small businesses.  

Do you process the tax return while I wait?

No we do not process your returns while you wait.  The normal process is for a client to either request an appointment (should they wish to go over any tax concerns) or a client can mail or drop off all of their tax documents.  Once the tax documents have been reviewed... if there are any open items or questions, the ELP will contact you for that missing information.  Once all the information is recieved; your return is then added to our work "que" and all returns are prepared on a first in first out basis.

What do you need from me to prepare my current year taxes?

Please bring to your first meeting (if you requested to schedule a meeting) a copy of your prior year federal and state income tax returns (all schedules).  You can also email this over to us if you have it in electronic format.  Also any tax documents you have for support of your itemized or business deductions; as well as any income related tax documents (w-2, 1099s & 1098 etc.)  If you don't feel you need a meeting, you can then mail us your tax documents.

Are  you ready to get started working with your ELP?  Please fill out the form below with the best time to reach you, so our staff can contact you asap to set up a time to talk to our ELP about your tax needs for this coming tax season!!

Request for Phone Conference or Schedule a Tax appointment

 

In the mean time to assist you with organizing your tax documents for the year, if you are a new client to No Fuss Accounting here is a link to our Tax Organizer and our Engagement letter you will need to sign and mail to us or bring to your first meeting.