The unofficial tax preparation service for the Gator Nation

About Me

My name is Rafael and I graduated from the Fisher School of Accounting and Florida Atlantic Unviersity with a MS in Accounting .

I have been an IRS e-file provider preparing and filing returns for over 10 years and currently licensed/bonded to prepare returns in California.

I was previously an active CPA in the state of Florida. I have prepared returns in multiple states. I am a proud Gator alum and I love helping my fellow Gators and Gator fans with their taxes, wherever they are.

Services

I offer a wide range of tax preparation services to meet your needs. Whether you are a non-resident alien, a parent, a business owner, or anything in between, I can help you with your taxes. Some of the services I offer include:

• Individual tax preparation
• Business tax preparation
• Amended tax returns
• Tax planning and tax scenario analysis

My specialties:

• Rental real estate and AirBnb vacation rental
• Investments
• Single member LLC and S corporations

I work completely online and available year round for tax and financial inquiries

FAQ

How do I get started?

• Fill out my questionnaire
• I'll send you an invoice. First time clients pay 50% of fee upfront via electronic invoice
• You electronically sign engagement letter and e-file auth via DocuSign
• Send me your tax documents including your prior return and a pic of your valid photo ID
• Your return is ready. You pay the remaining balance of the tax prep fee
• You review the return including bank account and routing if a refund is expected and confirm your review
• I file the return
• You get a copy of your return once IRS acknowledges receipt 3-5 days later

Where do I send tax docs?

Send me your tax documents via email to rafael at gatortaxprep.com

If you'd prefer you can share a secure folder via G-Drive or OneDrive. You can even block downloads. For more information on how to share OneDrive files and folders, visit this link.

Is my tax info safe how do I know you're legit?

You can verify my IRS registration here. You can request a Zoom call to review my photo ID.

When do I pay you?

First time clients pay 50% upfront and 50% upon completion of a first draft. Most returns don't need more than one draft unless you have a lot of changes. I do not charge according to the size of refunds. My fee is due regardless of the size, timing, or actual receipt of your refund.

Why file with you?

I am taking new clients. I'm available year round for financial consultations, which are not just tax related. You don't have to remember a password. I don't have the overhead or employee turnover of a larger firm so you're in the best position to get a tax return done quickly at a good value.

I'm unhappy with Bench.co can you help me do my bookkeeping year around?

Yes, but my currently capacity means I train you, setup key automation and review quarterly. If that works for you, you're a good fit. I don't do payroll for example or manage A/R & A/P. I can refer you to other accountants who can help you out if you need a more dedicated resource.

Pricing

How much do you charge?

• Federal and State starting at $300
• Single member LLCs and S corps less than $100k revenue with no records starting at $600
• Not any of the above? Let's talk about it