About Tax Preparation
A W-2 from a base civilian job, a 1099 from a side gig, and a Schedule C for a small business rarely fit on the same simple return — but in San Antonio, that combination is the norm, not the exception.
Jacob Reyes has prepared individual and business returns for 15 years, and is currently working through CPA coursework at San Antonio College and an MBA at Western Governors University. That means your return is checked against current-year IRS rules, not last year's habits.
Whether you're filing a straightforward individual return or juggling self-employment income, rental property, or a small business alongside it, tax preparation in San Antonio, TX starts with a real conversation about what you actually earned and owe — not a generic intake form.
Built for tax preparation
Audit Protection included with every tax return
Every return prepared here comes with Audit Protection at no extra charge — if the IRS questions a return Jacob filed for you, you have someone who knows the file standing behind it.
15 years of return experience
Individual, self-employed, and small-business returns prepared for over a decade, across the income situations common to San Antonio's mix of military, healthcare, and small-business households.
CPA-track knowledge, applied now
Active CPA coursework at San Antonio College and an MBA in progress at WGU mean your return reflects current tax-code changes, not outdated shortcuts.
One person, full picture
Bookkeeping, payroll, and business formation are handled under the same roof, so your tax preparation isn't guessing at numbers assembled somewhere else.
Straight answers before you sign
Every return is walked through line by line so you understand what you're filing and why, not just where to sign.
Signs you need tax preparation
- You received a 1099-NEC, 1099-K, or 1099-MISC for the first time and aren't sure how self-employment tax works
- You started a side business, freelance work, or rental income alongside a W-2 job
- Last year's return got flagged, delayed, or amended and you want it done right this time
- You're a small-business owner whose bookkeeping and tax filing have never actually talked to each other
- Your household income changed significantly — new job, marriage, a dependent, a home purchase
- You're behind on a prior-year return and need to catch up with the IRS
The tax preparation process
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Intake conversation
We go through your income sources, deductions, and any life or business changes from the past year before touching a single form.
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Document collection
W-2s, 1099s, expense records, and prior-year returns are gathered so nothing gets prepared on incomplete information.
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Preparation and review
Your return is prepared, then reviewed line by line with you so you understand the numbers before anything is filed.
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E-file and confirmation
Returns are filed electronically with the IRS, and you get confirmation once they're accepted.
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Year-round availability
Questions from the IRS or planning for next year don't wait until next tax season — you can reach out anytime.
What drives the cost
Return type and complexity
A single W-2 individual return costs less to prepare than one with self-employment income, rental property, or multiple income sources — more schedules mean more preparation time.
Business vs. individual filing
Small-business and self-employed returns require reconciling income and expenses against bookkeeping records, which adds time beyond a standard individual filing.
Number and type of forms
Each additional form — Schedule C, Schedule E, K-1s, multiple state filings — adds to the preparation scope and the final price.
Catch-up or amended filings
Prior-year or amended returns take more research and reconciliation than a current, on-time filing, which factors into the quote.
Every return gets a quote before preparation begins, based on the forms and complexity involved — there's no flat rate that fits every situation, and no surprise add-ons after the fact.
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Frequently asked questions about Tax Preparation
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on the return — a simple individual W-2 filing costs less than a return with self-employment income, rental property, or multiple schedules. You'll get a clear quote after we review what you're filing, before any work starts.
As soon as your W-2s and 1099s arrive, ideally by early February. Waiting until the April deadline limits time to catch deductions, resolve missing documents, or file an extension properly if needed.
Yes. Individual, self-employed, and small-business returns are all handled, including Schedule C filings for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs.
Self-employment income is reported differently than W-2 wages and typically involves self-employment tax and estimated quarterly payments. We'll walk through what applies to your situation specifically.
W-2s, 1099s, last year's return, records of deductible expenses, and any IRS correspondence you've received. For business returns, bring income and expense records or bookkeeping reports.
Yes, catch-up and prior-year filings are handled regularly. The sooner it's addressed, the fewer penalties and interest tend to accumulate.
Yes, returns are filed electronically with the IRS, which is faster and gives you confirmation once your return is accepted.
Yes. Your financial information is handled in confidence, whether you're an individual filer or a business owner.
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