Service Robert Greene, CPA, CMA, "The Teacher's Tax Specialist", is an unusual accountant who reads and studies 600 page volumes specifically about teachers taxes. On average he spends one hour in person with new clients reviewing their current tax situation. After the initial meeting, Robert spends additional time preparing the tax return itself. He uses his unique education and experience to ensure the teacher receives the highest tax refund possible.

Fee Structure

The fee is usually $350 single/$400 married. This return includes Schedule A Itemized deductions, Form 2106 Employee Business Expenses, Schedule B Interest and Dividend Income, and a state and local return.

Naturally, additional schedules will result in higher fees.

These include:

• Schedule C self-employment income;
• Schedule D capital gains & loses;
• Schedule E rental real estate; etc.

Additional charges may be incurred for more than one state, or partial years in different states.

Tax preparation firms cannot give a clear estimate because they charge by the form and number of entries on the forms including number of dependents and number of W-2’s.

For the same teachers return that is described above, a popular tax preparation service would charge about $225 to $275; however, that slight discount in price can end up costing you much more down the road, if your taxes are not computed correctly and you do not receive the full refund you are due!

The average refund results in a tax return prepared by Robert Green were:

• For married teachers (federal and state combined) $6500.00
• For single teachers (federal and state combined) $5100.00

Remember that a skillful accountant, specializing in teachers taxes, not merely a tax preparer, "filling in the boxes", can make a big difference in how much you pay to the government, and how much money you keep at home for yourself and your family.