Tax Preparation Services in Hollywood FL | CPA Tax Help
Tax preparation should not feel like guessing.
You should know what documents are needed, what deductions are reasonable, and what could raise questions later. That does not mean every return is complicated. It means the return should be prepared with enough care that the numbers make sense.
H&S Accounting & Tax Services provides tax preparation services in Hollywood, FL for individuals, professionals, self-employed taxpayers, rental property owners, and small business owners. We review your documents, ask questions when something does not line up, prepare the return, and help you understand what is being filed under your name.
If your return is simple, we keep the process clear. If your records are messy, we tell you what needs to be cleaned up before the return can be filed.
Start with the records.
A tax return is only as good as the information behind it. We review what you have, explain what is missing, and tell you what needs to happen before the return is filed.
CPA-Prepared Returns
Herns Pierre-Paul, CPA, personally prepares your tax return.
Local in Hollywood, FL
Serving Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and South Florida.
No hidden fees
We discuss scope and pricing before work begins.
Why choose H&S Accounting & Tax Services
You want your tax return prepared by someone who understands the difference between a real deduction and a risky guess.
H&S Accounting & Tax Services is owned and operated by Herns Pierre-Paul, CPA, in Hollywood, Florida. With more than 25 years of experience, he personally prepares tax returns, reviews supporting records, and helps individuals and small business owners identify filing issues before they become bigger problems.
- Tax preparation directly by a CPA
- More than 25 years of experience
- Local Hollywood, FL office
- Support for individuals and small businesses
- Deduction and credit review
- Clear pricing before work begins
- No hidden fees
- Remote service options when appropriate
How much do tax preparation services cost?
Basic returns start at
$297
Complex filings, including multi-state schedules and rental-income reporting, begin at
$400
Final pricing depends on the forms involved, the condition of your records, the number of states, business activity, rental properties, investment activity, and whether bookkeeping cleanup is needed first.
How our tax preparation process works
We keep the process direct because tax season already has enough moving parts.
1
Schedule a consultation
We start with your filing situation. You may need a basic return, rental reporting, side-gig income reporting, business tax preparation, or cleanup before filing.
2
Send your documents
You receive a guided document checklist based on your situation. That may include W-2s, 1099s, prior-year returns, income records, and expense details.
3
Review, quote, and onboarding
We review the scope, explain what is needed, provide a clear fee or estimate, and complete the engagement process before work begins.
4
Prepare and review
We prepare the return based on the documents provided. If something is missing or unclear, we ask. Filing quickly helps, but filing accurately matters more.
5
E-file and confirmation
You review the return before filing. After approval, we e-file when eligible and provide filing confirmation.
What our tax preparation services include
Our tax preparation services are built around document review, accurate reporting, and clear communication. The exact scope depends on your return, your records, and the forms involved.
1
Basic individual tax returns
2
Complex individual filings when scoped
3
Rental property income reporting
4
Freelance and side-gig income reporting
5
Multi-state earnings when scoped
6
Tax document review
7
Deduction and credit review
8
E-filing and filing confirmation
9
Personalized document checklist
10
Business and personal returns when scoped together
That is the safer way to file.
The goal is not to force every possible deduction onto the return. The goal is to prepare a return that reflects your actual records and uses the deductions and credits you can support.
What tax preparation does not automatically include
Standard income tax preparation covers preparing and filing the return. It does not automatically include:
- IRS notice responses
- Audit representation
- Penalty abatement
- Year-round IRS correspondence
- Bookkeeping cleanup
Those services may be available, but they need to be scoped separately.
Who needs tax preparation help?
You may need professional tax preparation help if your return is no longer simple.
A basic W-2 return may be straightforward. But the picture changes when you add business income, rental property, 1099 work, investments, multiple states, missing forms, or prior-year tax issues.
- Own a small business
- Work as a freelancer or independent contractor
- Have rental property income
- Received multiple 1099 forms
- Moved or worked in more than one state
- Have business expenses to review
- Received an IRS or state tax notice
- Need help figuring out which documents matter
- Want a CPA to personally prepare your tax return
The real issue is support.
The issue is not whether your return looks “hard.” The issue is whether the numbers can be supported if the IRS or state agency asks questions later.
What documents should you bring?
The right documents depend on your situation, but most taxpayers should start with the basics.
- Photo ID
- Social Security numbers or ITINs
- Prior-year tax return
- W-2 forms and/or 1099 forms
- Business income and expense records
- Rental income and expense details
- Mortgage interest statements
- Property tax records
- Charitable donation records
- Childcare expense information
- Marketplace Form 1095-A, if applicable
- IRS or state tax notices, if received
Do not wait until everything looks perfect.
If a form is missing, your books are not reconciled, or you are unsure how to organize the records, say that upfront. That is where people lose time.
Tax preparation for small business owners
Why records matter before filing
Small business tax preparation needs more than typing numbers into tax software.
If your books are unreconciled, personal expenses are mixed into the business account, or income was recorded incorrectly, the return can be wrong before it even starts. A loan booked as income can inflate profit. A personal expense run through the business can create audit exposure. Duplicate income can make you pay tax on money you did not actually earn twice.
This is where records matter. H&S Accounting & Tax Services helps small business owners review income, expenses, deductions, and supporting records before filing. If your books need cleanup, that work may need to be scoped before the return can be completed.
Common record problems before filing
- Unreconciled bank accounts
- Personal expenses inside the business file
- Loans recorded as income
- Duplicate income
- Missing 1099 forms
- Expenses with weak support
- Rental income mixed with business records
- Old QuickBooks cleanup issues
The smart move is simple: fix the records before filing a return that may create problems later.
Tax preparation services for Hollywood, FL and nearby areas
H&S Accounting & Tax Services provides tax preparation services in Hollywood, FL and serves Cooper City, Davie, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, and other South Florida areas. Remote service is also available nationwide when the work can be handled securely online.
Local help matters when you want a real conversation, not just a portal and a generic checklist. You can ask questions, explain what changed during the year, and get guidance on what records are needed before the return is prepared.
- Cooper City, FL
- Davie, FL
- Hollywood, FL
- Miramar, FL
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Plantation, FL
- South Florida
- Remote service nationwide
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need for tax preparation?
Start with your W-2s, 1099s, prior-year tax return, photo ID, dependent information, income records, deduction records, and any IRS or state notices. If you own a business or rental property, bring income and expense details too.
If you are missing something, do not guess. Tell us what you have and what you are still waiting for.
Can you file my taxes if my books are messy?
Yes, but the tax prep may become a cleanup project first. If business records are incomplete, unreconciled, or mixed with personal expenses, we may need to clean up the books before preparing the return.
Do tax preparation services include IRS audit help?
Not automatically. Standard tax preparation covers preparing and filing the return. IRS notice responses, audit representation, penalty abatement, and tax resolution are separate services unless they are included in your engagement.
How fast can my tax return be filed?
Timing depends on the complexity of the return and whether all documents are available. A simple return may move quickly when everything is complete. Business returns, rental property returns, multi-state returns, missing records, late K-1s, brokerage statements, or unreconciled books can take longer.
After an eligible return is e-filed, you can check updates through the IRS refund status tool.
Can you help with side-gig or freelance income?
Yes. We help taxpayers report freelance, contractor, and side-gig income. We also review related expenses so the return reflects supportable deductions, not guesses.
Can you make my profit look lower so I do not owe?
We can legally reduce taxable income through accurate deductions and tax planning when the facts support it. We will not manipulate numbers or bury income. A tax return should be defensible if someone asks how the numbers were calculated.
Schedule tax preparation services in Hollywood, FL
Simple return or complicated records, the first step is the same: we review what you have, identify what is missing, and explain what needs to happen before the return is prepared.
H&S Accounting & Tax Services helps individuals, professionals, rental property owners, self-employed taxpayers, and small business owners prepare tax returns in Hollywood, FL.