Local Tax Preparer in Knoxville, TN
You sit down with me, I prepare your return, and I'm the one you call if a letter arrives later. Pick an evening or Saturday time that suits you.
(865) 555-0142
A Small Practice On Purpose
I've prepared returns in Knoxville for fourteen tax seasons, and I keep the practice small so every client gets me — not whoever is free that day. I hold an IRS preparer number, I take continuing education every year, and I work evenings and Saturdays in season because that's when people with day jobs can come in.
- ✓You meet the person who files your return
- ✓Fee quoted before I start
- ✓Every return checked twice before e-filing
- ✓Text me when life changes during the year
Returns I Prepare, And What They Cost
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so most returns here are federal only. Fees are quoted before I start.
Individual Tax ReturnsFrom $150
W-2 income, credits for children and college, itemized or standard deduction, and e-file with direct deposit.
Self-Employed & Side IncomeFrom $275
1099 work, gig apps, a small side business, mileage, home office and your quarterly estimates for next year.
Retirees & Social SecurityFrom $150
Pensions, IRA and 401(k) withdrawals, required distributions and how much of your Social Security is taxable.
Rental PropertyAdd $110
Rent, repairs, depreciation and the records to keep — added to your return for each property.
Prior-Year ReturnsFrom $175
Missed a year or two? I work out what's missing and file them in order.
Extensions & IRS LettersFrom $50
Extensions filed by April 15. IRS letters on returns I prepared, explained and answered with you at no charge.
What You Get From A One-Person Practice
Someone Who Knows Your History
Last year's return, the rental you sold, the kid who started college — I remember, so you don't have to explain it again.
Appointments After Work
Weeknight times until 9pm and Saturdays from late January to April 15.
No Upsell At The Desk
No refund loans and no add-on packages. You pay the fee we agreed, and that's it.
Still Here In July
Questions after April get answered by the same person, by appointment, all year.
One Appointment, Most Of The Time
Book A Time
Pick an evening or Saturday slot online or by phone. You'll get a reminder with the checklist.
Sit Down With Me
About an hour for most returns. Bring your paperwork and we go through it together.
Review And Sign
I show you the return line by line before you sign. Missing a form? I finish it when it arrives.
E-File And Refund
Filed electronically. Most e-filed refunds with direct deposit arrive within about 21 days.
What To Bring
Photo ID for you and your spouse
Social Security cards or numbers for everyone on the return
W-2s, 1099s and any other income forms
SSA-1099 and 1099-R if you're retired
Form 1098 for mortgage interest and 1098-T for tuition
Childcare costs and the provider's tax ID
Last year's return, if I didn't prepare it
A voided check for direct deposit
Why People Keep Their Appointment
I've had the same person do my taxes for nine years. I text her when something changes during the year and she already knows what it means for April.
I work days, so the 6pm appointment was the only reason I stopped doing it myself. She found the education credit I'd skipped twice and amended both years.
My mother's return got complicated after Dad passed. One calm sit-down, a clear fee, and the extension filed the same night.
When To Reach Me
Late January To April 15
Tax season. Weeknights 4pm to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 4pm. Evening times go first.
April 16 To October 15
Extended returns (due October 15), prior years and IRS letters, by appointment.
Late October To December
Year-end check-ins for anyone who changed jobs, retired, sold a house or started a side business.
IRS Letters Don't Wait For Tax Season
Most IRS letters ask a simple question or point out a form that didn't match. Bring the letter in or send a photo, and I'll explain what it means and help you write the reply. It's free on returns I prepared. If a letter turns into an audit or a back-tax case, I'll introduce you to an enrolled agent or CPA who can represent you.
- ✓Free on returns I prepared
- ✓Reply drafted with you, usually within a week
- ✓Referral to an enrolled agent or CPA when you need representation
Evening Times Fill Up By March
Book now and bring your paperwork whenever it's ready. Nothing to pay until your return is done.
What Clients Ask Me
How much does it cost?
Simple individual returns start at $150. Self-employed, rental and prior-year returns cost more. I tell you the fee before I start, and that's what you pay.
Do I need to file a Tennessee return?
Usually not. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages. If you lived or worked in another state during the year, that state's return is extra.
How long until I get my refund?
The IRS issues most e-filed refunds with direct deposit within about 21 days. Some returns take longer if the IRS reviews them.
Should I just use tax software?
If your return is simple and nothing changed, software works fine. People come to me when something did change — a new job, a side business, a rental, retirement, a death in the family — or when they'd rather not guess.
I haven't filed in a few years. Can you help?
Yes. Bring whatever you have. I'll work out which years are missing and file them in order.
What happens if the IRS sends me a letter?
Send me a photo. I'll explain it and help you reply, free on returns I prepared. For audits and collections, I'll refer you to an enrolled agent or CPA who can represent you before the IRS.
Can I drop my paperwork off instead?
Yes. Leave it in a sealed envelope at the office and I'll call when your return is ready to review and sign.
How do you keep my documents safe?
Paper stays in a locked cabinet while I work and goes back to you when you sign. Returns are e-filed through professional tax software as an Authorized IRS e-file Provider, and I never email Social Security numbers.
Ask Me Anything
A question about your return, a letter or what to bring — send it here or call (865) 555‑0142.
- Visit us4410 Kingston Pike, Suite 3, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Call us(865) 555-0142
- Email ushello@tamsleytax.com