Tax Season 2008: Certified Public Accountants Offer Free Tax Help to Virginia Taxpayers

Got filing questions about your 2007 federal and Virginia state taxes? Need help determining tax implications from a recent natural disaster or other life change? It’s tax time again, and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is pleased to offer FREE tax assistance to Virginia taxpayers through its new Tax Resource Center — a special section on the consumer Web site www.FinancialFitness.org.   

The VSCPA Tax Resource Center is designed to provide consumers and businesses with premier tax and personal financial planning resources, information and services. It contains a wealth of tax resources, including Virginia and federal tax information with links to download forms, tax and financial planning articles for individuals and business professionals, frequently asked tax questions, and tips for the 2008 filing season.

In addition, anyone filing federal or state tax returns in the Commonwealth of Virginia can get free online tax advice by submitting e-mail questions at  www.FinancialFitness.org through the “Ask a CPA” Tax Help E-mail Program. Experienced, licensed certified public accountants (CPA) will provide answers to tax questions within three business days. Tax questions can be submitted online January 31 through April 8, 2008.

“The Virginia Society of CPAs and our CPA members are thrilled to offer this valuable community service to Virginians,” said Monique T. Valentine, CPA, chair of the VSCPA Board of Directors. “Reaching out and assisting the public is an integral part of our organization’s mission.” 

FinancialFitness.org also houses a list of Internet hot links for consumers with information on tax, personal finance, small business, technology, government and more. An online Nonprofit Resource Center is available for nonprofit organizations, including a wealth of articles, tools and online financial guides. The nonprofit guides contain information about important tax issues, liability and responsibility of Board members, and budgeting, as well as a toolkit for nonprofit auditing committees.

In addition, the VSCPA provides dynamic speakers on a wide range of business and financial topics, including tax issues, at no cost for businesses, nonprofit organizations and schools through its Speakers Bureau. A convenient, online speaker request form is provided at www.FinancialFitness.org.   

For more information on the VSCPA Tax Resource Center, please contact VSCPA Media & Public Relations Specialist Shawnte Reynolds at sreynolds@vscpa.com or (800) 733-8272.

ATTENTION NEWS MEDIA: CPAs are available for interview on any tax or financial planning topics. Please contact VSCPA Media & Public Relations Specialist Shawnte Reynolds at sreynolds@vscpa.com or (800) 733-8272 to set up an interview with a CPA in your geographic region.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing the success of CPAs. Founded in 1909, the VSCPA has approximately 8,300 members who work in public accounting, industry, government and education. For more information, please visit the Press Room on the VSCPA Web site at www.vscpa.com, e-mail vscpa@vscpa.com or call (800) 733-8272. To search for a CPA in your geographic region, visit  www.FinancialFitness.org and click on “Find a CPA.”