Sarah Johnson
CPA
Location: New York, United States
Advises on tax jurisdictions: US-FED · US-NY
Languages: English, Spanish
Consultation: Remote or in person
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Individual Tax Preparation
Preparing and submitting a personal tax return, for the jurisdictions in which you are required to file.
About the service
What individual tax preparation generally covers
Individual tax preparation covers the work of turning a year of personal financial activity — employment income, self-employment, investments, property, pensions and deductions — into a complete, submitted return.
The scope of that work differs widely by jurisdiction. Some countries pre-fill most of a return and ask only for confirmation; others expect the filer to assemble every figure and supporting schedule. What a preparer is permitted to sign, submit or represent on also varies.
Professionals listed in this directory describe the individual tax work they take on and the tax jurisdictions they are authorized for. Those are two separate facts, and the directory keeps them separate.
Who may benefit
- Employees with income beyond a single salary — investments, rental property or side work
- Self-employed people and freelancers who report business income on a personal return
- People who moved country, changed tax residence, or hold income in more than one jurisdiction
- Anyone whose circumstances changed materially during the year and who wants the return reviewed by a professional
Jurisdiction limits to be aware of
- Filing obligations, allowable deductions, residence tests and return formats are set per jurisdiction and are not comparable between countries.
- Being authorized to prepare returns in one jurisdiction does not permit a professional to prepare or sign them in another.
- Which tax jurisdictions a professional may act in is set by that jurisdiction's own rules, not by this marketplace. A professional's location does not establish where they are authorized to practise — always confirm authorization for the jurisdiction you need before engaging anyone.
Common needs
Situations this service usually covers
Typical reasons people look for this work. Scope is agreed with the professional you engage — not set by this platform.
A straightforward annual return
Employment income with a small number of additional items, prepared and submitted on time.
Self-employment or freelance income
Business income and expenses reported through a personal return, with the records to support them.
Investment, property or capital transactions
Disposals, dividends, interest and rental income that need correct treatment and supporting schedules.
A change in residence during the year
A move between countries that affects which jurisdictions you file in, and in what capacity.
Questions worth asking
Ask these of any professional you contact. TaxAccountant.com cannot answer them for a specific professional or a specific situation.
- Which tax jurisdictions are you authorized to prepare and submit returns for?
- What records and documents do you need from me, and by when?
- Who signs and submits the return, and who deals with follow-up questions from the tax authority?
- How do you handle a situation that falls outside the work you normally take on?
Find professionals
Professionals offering individual tax preparation
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Emily Rodriguez
Chartered Tax Adviser
Location: London, United Kingdom
Advises on tax jurisdictions: GB-HMRC · US-FED
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Consultation: Remote or in person
Individual Tax PreparationInternational Tax ServicesTax Planning & AdvisoryView profilePriya Raman
Chartered Accountant
Location: Bengaluru, India
Advises on tax jurisdictions: IN-CBDT · IN-GST
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil
Consultation: Remote or in person
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FAQs
Individual Tax Preparation — frequently asked questions
General information about this category of work. Nothing here is advice about your own tax position.
Can one professional handle returns for two countries?
Only if they are authorized in both. Some professionals are; many are not. The directory lists the tax jurisdictions each professional states they cover, independently of where they are located, so you can check before you make contact.
Is a listed professional's credential verified by TaxAccountant.com?
Not at this stage. Designations shown in the directory are self-declared and are labelled as unverified. Credential review is a later phase of this platform, and no badge is applied until a documented review has taken place.
Does TaxAccountant.com file my return?
No. This is a discovery platform. The engagement, the work and the filing are between you and the professional you choose.
What does it cost?
Fees are set by each professional and are not published here. No pricing, quoting or payment feature exists on the platform yet, so discuss fees directly with any professional you contact.
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Confirm authorization for your tax jurisdiction, the scope of the work and the fee directly with any professional you contact.