There are various ways to pay the IRS or state what you owe after your tax return has been prepared:

1. Online: Pay the IRS or state directly online through your choice of payment options they offer.
2. Bank Withdrawal: Set up a withdrawal from a bank account you provide us at the time of your tax appointment.
3. Mail-in Voucher: Mail a check or money order to the IRS or state with the printed voucher that indicates the amount you owe.

There are various ways to pay estimated taxes to the IRS or state: 

1. Online: Pay the IRS or state directly online through your choice of payment options they offer.
2. Mail-in Voucher (1040-ES): Mail a check or money order to the IRS or state with the printed voucher that indicates the amount you owe. 
   

By staying on top of your estimated payments, you can avoid accruing substantial penalties and interest. 

The timing of your refund depends on how you filed your return:

• Paper Return: Refunds are typically issued within 8 to 12 weeks.
• E-File: Refunds are generally issued within 2 to 3 weeks. 

Please note these are estimated timeframes, which can be impacted or delayed by IRS or state processing issues. All federal or state refund timeframes are outside of our insight, control or influence. 

Refunds by the direct deposit option (rather than paper check) is typically the quickest way to receive your refund. 

To check the status of your refund, please use the following resources:

• IRS/Where’s My Refund Where’s My Refund? | Internal Revenue Service
• State of Connecticut/Where’s My Refund Status of Refund

Please avoid calling our office to inquire about your refund status, as these online tools provide the most up-to-date information. We do  not have any additional insight than the above resources provide.

If your family is already on a payment plan with a tax agency and you owe additional money, the plan will typically default. This may cancel your agreement, requiring you to renegotiate the terms or establish a new plan. Acting quickly is crucial to minimize penalties and interest and ensure compliance with the agency’s requirements.

If you receive a letter from a taxing agency, don’t panic. Carefully review the letter to understand what it is asking for, and then call or email us a copy. Our team will help you determine the next steps, provide guidance, and address the issue effectively. Whether it’s managing a payment plan or responding to agency communications, we’re here to assist.

Yes, Ciampi Tax provides representation for audits or other situations in dealing with the IRS or state taxing agency. We work directly with federal and state agents to resolve any issues that arise. Most cases are settled at this level without the need for tax court. If the issue in question pertains to a period when you were not our client, additional fees may apply due to the added time needed to investigate the issue. We also assist with sales tax audits if we prepare your monthly sales tax returns.

To assist in this area, we require the following:

• A copy of the tax agency letter.
• All tax related documentation for the year in question.
• A signed Power of Attorney (authorizing us to represent you).
• Supporting documents relevant to the tax matter.

With this information, our team will work toward the best possible resolution.

A tax extension must be filed on or before the original tax filing deadline. You can request an extension ahead of time if you know you will not make the original filing deadline.

If you are a current client and you directly by the original filing deadline, Ciampi Tax will automatically file an extension on your behalf as a courtesy. This ensures you have the extra time needed to complete your return without penalties for late filing.

A tax extension gives you additional time to file your tax return, extending the deadline to:

• September 15 – for Partnerships and multi-member LLCs (originally March 15)
• October 15 – for Individuals, Sole Proprietors and Single Member LLCs (originally April 15)

However, an extension does not allow you to delay payment of any taxes owed. Any unpaid taxes after the original filing deadline will incur penalties and interest. To avoid these charges, you must pay your estimated taxes by the original due date, even if you request an extension to file.