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You’ve got a friend in the tax business. Let us be your go-to for your any tax resolution needs you may have. From IRS wage garnishment protection to helping you get “Innocent Spouse” protection, we have the experience you need.

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I called Mike and told him how desperate I was for a resolve to an issue I was having. He had me come in that same day. He was so very personable
and professional! He gave me advice on solving the issue at hand and I was able to breathe again!

I highly recommend Mike I will for sure go back to him when needing financial assistance! – Patti H.

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Michael Essick’s Updated Tax Preparation Checklist for 2019

Tax season 2019 is inexorably moving forward. We now have less than two months before personal federal taxes are due. Which, of course, means that it's time to get started if you haven't yet done so already. I'm here today with a large checklist that you...

The Impact of AI in Personal Finance for Everyday San Antonio People

We’re still waiting for the IRS to declare open season for filing. But even though we don’t know the start date, that doesn’t mean you can’t book your tax filing appointment now. When you’re ready, grab a date that works for you here:(830) 331-9218Now, you might think...

Presidential Tax Proposals: Non-Partisan Insight for San Antonio & Texas Hill Country Voters

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but someone has to say it – Daylight Savings Time is ending this weekend. Unless you live in Arizona or Hawaii (some of us are lucky ducks, some…not). On top of being a pain, Daylight Savings doesn’t even live up to its name....

Considerations for Choosing a San Antonio Tax Advocate

There has been a lot of market noise about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). When a huge bank (#16 in the country) is taken over by the feds, it’s worth at least a mention.But here’s my quick take:Unless you are a CFO of a startup or you actually live in the Silicon Valley...

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Considerations for San Antonio Business Owners

The last time you heard from me, I spoke about this:No, not The Office episode where Michael Scott shouts his financial intentions to his employees (a classic, for sure). I talked about Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a possible fresh start when you’re facing heavy debt...

Top 5 Savings Tips for San Antonio Families

In the season of giving, it can be really difficult to tighten up the old wallet. Which is why I want to dive into some baseline savings tips to get you through.After all, there are presents to be bought, cookies to be baked, holiday parties to attend, San Antonio...

Tax Documentation San Antonio Filers Should Keep and Why

Yes, it’s true, San Antonio friends… the financial markets look pretty rough as I write this, on top of a pretty rough end of last week. Inflation continues to wreak havoc … and the smartypants quants in Wall Street don’t seem to have confidence that the government or...

Making Children Less Costly For San Antonio, Boerne, Texas hill country Families With Kids Through The Child Tax Credit

To be clear, children are costly in the best way possible.Once the dust settles from changing diapers, sweeping floors, slapping bandaids on booboos, driving to sports practice, attending back-to-school meetings, saving for college, and buying countless goldfish...

Michael Essick’s Seven Negative Results And Six Painful Consequences For Unfiled Tax Returns

The IRS just began receiving tax returns this week, and Tax Preparers all over the nation are cranking and grooving along, finding all kinds of savings on behalf of clients ... as well as chomping at the bit to help them on THIS year's taxes. The buzz around the tax...

Essick Tax Services Inc., PLLC’s thoughts on Healthy Skepticism in light of the 2020 Election

Believe it or not, we're very busy around here.While the nation's eyes are fixated on political things, we're spending our days working hard on behalf of our clients right here in San Antonio (and beyond, of course), talking through tax-advantaged financial moves,...

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!

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