Tax preparation and IRS help in Avondale, Arizona
Brad Segal is a federally licensed Enrolled Agent working with Avondale individuals, families, and small businesses — by phone, by video, or in person when you'd rather sit down together.
Tax work for Avondale
Avondale runs on trades and shift work — construction, healthcare, logistics, and a steady layer of side income on top of a W-2. The most common thing I fix here is a return where the 1099 work was treated like an afterthought.
A second income stream is not complicated, but it does have rules, and the penalty for guessing is real money.
Serving Avondale, AZ 85323
Who I work with in Avondale
Self-employed trades
HVAC, electrical, drywall, landscaping, and mobile services: tools, vehicles, and the deductions people routinely leave on the table.
Gig and rideshare income
Driving, delivery, and platform work where mileage records and quarterly estimates determine whether April hurts.
Working families
Child tax credit, dependent care, education credits, and getting withholding right so the refund is not a surprise in either direction.
Avondale questions
I have a W-2 and 1099 income. How does that work?
Both go on the same return. The 1099 side gets a Schedule C, you deduct real business expenses against it, and you owe self-employment tax on the profit. This may require increasing your W-2 withholding or quarterly estimated tax payments which we can help calculate.
What records do I need for mileage?
Dates, miles, and business purpose — an app is fine. Reconstructing a year of driving from memory does not survive an audit, and it usually undercounts.
Do I need to make quarterly payments?
If you expect to owe more than about $1,000 beyond withholding, yes. We calculate the number once and you stop wondering.
More answers on the FAQ page.
Let's talk about your taxes.
Avondale clients get the same thing everyone does: a free first conversation and a straight answer about what your situation involves.