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Sandifer Tax Services, Inc. Robert S Sandifer, EA, ATA, ATP 251 Doolin Drive * Williamstown, WV 26187 Phone: 304-375-2605 * Fax: 304-375-2606 Cell: 304-481-0409 Email: stevesandifer@yahoo.com Sandifer Tax Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized quality service that is beyond comparison. Below we have listed the services that we offer to our clients along with a brief description. As the list below is by no means all-inclusive, please feel free to inquire about a service if you do not see it listed. Who must file taxes? If you have a US Company doing business in the US, your company is subject to IRS tax rules. If you are not a resident of the US, and you own a US company, or are a foreign company doing business in the US, then your company is also subject to US IRS tax rules. Do not be fooled by other companies who make the claim that as an International client "you do not have to file taxes with the IRS"!!!!! U.S. corporations owned by foreigners and their filing requirements.  The U.S. Internal Revenue Service requires corporations to pay taxes on worldwide income. However, in many instances, foreign tax credits are given on a dollar-for-dollar basis for taxes paid in foreign countries.  Regardless of the tax consequences, all US based corporations are required to file annual Federal Income Tax returns, even if they are informational only (No Income). As far as filing in countries outside of the US, all income is subject to taxes in the country that it is declared and is based on that countries tax rules. Failure to declare income in the country that it is earned in may result in tax penalties by that country.   Nominee Services   All corporations unless exempt under Section 501 of the IRS Internal Revenue Code who have been in existence since the beginning of the tax year including  corporations in bankruptcy must file an income tax return whether or not they have taxable income.   Tax evasion is illegal. However, tax avoidance, structuring your affairs to produce the lowest legal tax consequences, is not only legal it is necessary in today’s hectic business world. The failure to file a return is a serious matter. We can provide assistance and help prepare and file current and past corporation federal and state returns.    If you have not filed taxes for the past five years we will gladly give you quotes as well.    Tax Planning   Tax Preparation   Business Entity Selection   Business Succession Planning   Estate & Trust Tax Preparation   Estate Planning   Financial Planning   IRS Representation   Retirement Planning   Sales Tax Services   Audit Services   Compilations   Financial Statements   Business Consulting   Asset Protection   Expert Witness Services Tax Planning Tax planning is an essential element of the tax preparation process. By making tax planning part of your overall business strategy, you can use our experience and access to the most current new developments in the tax laws to minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. Tax Preparation Our significant investment in computerized tax preparation and research software enables us to accurately and efficiently prepare returns for various types of entities including individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and not-for-profit organizations. Business Entity Selection Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g. "S" corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company?) is a crucial decision that can have longstanding tax implications, positive or negative. We can assist you in evaluating the pros and cons of each entity type to help you determine the most advantageous form of business for your company. Business Succession Planning Effective coordination of the transition of your business to your successors is critical to ensure its continued success once you decide to remove yourself from the company's day to day operations. With a solid background in tax and other financial matters, we are fully qualified to address the complex issues of business continuation and can assist you in developing a strategically sound plan. Estate & Trust Tax Preparation Effective estate and gift planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. Estate Planning Effective estate planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. Financial Planning A properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, we can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and strengthen your financial security. IRS Representation During our years of experience dealing with many taxing authorities, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure our clients they are being properly represented before the various federal and state tax agencies. Retirement Planning Successful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will ensure financial independence during your working years and through your retirement years. Sales Tax Services Many of our clients are responsible for collecting and submitting sales taxes in many different vicinities. We can assist your company in the compilation of information and preparation of sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner. Audit Services We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. Audits differ from reviews and compilations, as they are an intensive examination of your company's systems and records providing the highest level of assurance. Compilations We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. Compilations differ from reviews and audits as they are based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use only as no assurance is expressed. Financial Statements We can assist you in the preparation of your financial statements in accordance with professional standards, but express no opinion or any other form of assurance on the underlying information included in them. The financial statements produced can be a useful tool for management for making financial decisions. Business Consulting We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. Asset Protection Asset protection, or wealth preservation, plan makes the enforcement of judgments against protected assets nearly impossible and allows the owner of protected assets to retain substantial control over these assets. Our firm can assist you with an asset protection plan that may include family limited partnerships, or offshore trusts. Expert Witness Services Pending or existing litigation can result in the need for a qualified professional to present his/her opinion to support or oppose evidence submitted to the court. Our level of competence allows us the opportunity to function as expert witnesses in such cases.