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Free Tax Savings Seminar Series March 6 - March 9

MAR 6, 2-3pm "Business Owner/Contractor Tax Considerations," Public Welcome. Liberty Tax, 5622-G Ox Road, Fairfax Station, RSVP by MAR 5.

Free Community Education Helps Take the Stress out of Tax Season

If you cringe when you think of tax season, you’re not alone. Each year Northern Virginia business owners rally to get their W2’s and 1099s mailed by the January 31 deadline while employees and independent contractors begin gathering their documents to take to their tax preparer. The process of organizing receipts, searching for lost statements, and determining which expenses may be worth the time to calculate can often add stress to the already many demands upon Northern Virginia families. Tax preparation questions often go unanswered as taxpayers don’t want to incur additional accountant fees.

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To ease this anxiety, one local business owner, Melissa Khoo of Liberty Tax Service® Fairfax Station, is taking an innovative approach to addressing taxpayer concerns. With over two decades of experience as a Certified Tax Auditor, Ms. Khoo and her friendly team of experienced Tax Preparers are providing free seminars with question and answer sessions to inform taxpayers how to prepare for this year’s tax season and plan future tax-saving strategies. Seminars will cover a variety of topics and frequently asked questions such as “Do I have enough medical expenses for a deduction?”, “I sold and bought another home this year. What expenses can I deduct?” and “Is a SEP or SIMPLE IRA better for my small business?“

All events are free and open to the public. While seminars are tailored to various occupations, taxpayers may attend the event that works best for their schedule, regardless of occupation or retirement status. Each seminar concludes with a question and answer session open to all.

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“Tax Considerations for Independent Contractors and Business Owners”

Sunday March 6, 2pm-3pm, repeated on Wednesday March 9, noon-1pm.

All free seminar/Q&A sessions will be held at the Liberty Tax Service® office, 5622-G Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, located north of the Ox/Burke Centre Parkway intersection. Call 703-323-5580 or email fairfaxstn@libertytax.com to reserve your seat at least one day prior to seminar date.

Photo: Liberty Tax Staff David Spain and Susan Spaulding prepare to answer taxpayer questions at upcoming free tax-saving seminars. Photo Credit: Denene Crabbs

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