Tax Services

When it comes to the world of taxes, preparation and planning go a LONG way. We have the expertise and knowledge you are looking for in a tax professional and can help you navigate your options.

We’re happy to help you with any of these services:

Tax Preparation

Stop missing out on potential deductions that could be saving you big money!

Tax Planning

Real strategies and solutions to help you minimize your IRS liability.

IRS AUDIT Representation

Don’t go it alone! We’re your ally and representative in an IRS audit.

Chuck Franklin’s Guiding Principles For Teaching Kids About Money

However you slice it, the schooling situation right now is tough, with no good options.If you are vehemently in favor of full-on school ... well, compassion would dictate that you would recognize that others are having more difficulty with that, for caution's sake or...

13 Things You Really Should Know About Chuck Franklin And Chuck Norris

The fall awaits. And we here at Team Chuck Franklin CPA, LLC have been raring to go, and working on behalf of our clients in Greater Columbus Ohio to get them out of tough financial situations, especially as it relates to dealing with the IRS.But speaking of the IRS,...

A note on thanks and friendship from Chuck Franklin CPA, LLC

Activity is relatively slow around here this week, and it always puts me in a meditative mood. Thanksgiving is nice because it's not quite yet the "calm before the storm" which the December holidays represent (right before tax season, as they are). This is a week when...

Spending Money From Tax Refunds Wisely By Chuck Franklin

Just about one month left before the tax deadline. As the parents say, the days are long, but the months are fast.And as we tax pros say, the days are long, and the days are long.But that's simply because we've been getting to do some meaty, fun tax preparation work...

Happy Thanksgiving 2019 from Chuck Franklin CPA, LLC to your family

Imagine ...You are ripped from your childhood home while young and trafficked across the ocean to a country where you don't speak the language. You are sold to practitioners of a religion that you don't understand, and there is no apparent possibility of...

Chuck Franklin’s Tax Extension Breakdown

It's the final full week of tax season, and our office in Greater Columbus Ohio is hopping! But yes, I'm still taking the the time to step away for a moment and write to you, my friend. Lots of business to communicate today, with the deadline of Tuesday, April...

Chuck Franklin’s Year-End Moves To Save on Your 2019 Taxes

Only THREE weeks left in 2019, my friend.What will you do to finish strong?One good idea (if you haven't yet done so), is to send me the answers to these questions by shooting us an email through the button at the top of the page.Your answers will help us to know...

Tax and Financial Planning for Multi-Generational Caretaking for Greater Columbus Ohio Families

Say it with me: four more weeks. Four more weeks until this crazy election cycle is behind us and we can all return to normal here in Greater Columbus Ohio.Except, well, if it isn't. With the way that 2020 has been going, we might as well emotionally prepare for that...

2018 Tax Planning Strategies Questionnaire For Greater Columbus Ohio Taxpayers

Wait, you thought I meant the holidays?Ha. As much as I love Andy Williams, what I REALLY mean is tax planning season. That is to say, year-end moves. :)And next week, I'll give you some generalized moves you can make that can affect your tax bill (in positive ways...

Chuck Franklin’s Tips For Using Credit Cards And Avoiding Credit Card Debt

Do you remember that old Visa commercial? It had quite a run during sporting events about a decade ago ... everything in the restaurant/market is running smoothly -- chefs are shipping up meals, customers are moving in an orderly fashion, credit card payments are...

How You’re Missing Legal Tax Deductions

Here’s a certain truth: the State and Federal Government would love to have more of your hard-earned money in their accounts. Sure, even though it’s painful, none of us begrudge paying our legal and fair share of taxes.

But the problem is that regular taxpayers, like you, are missing out on legal and safe deductions, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds every year!