With the recent tax reform, this may be the most confusing and frustrating tax season in decades. The many changes have people and tax experts scrambling to meet the new rules. So, with time running out, we have one of the top tax compliance experts in the country to answer questions about everything from returns to reform to even the risk of being audited.

Brian Ashcraft is currently a Corporate Regional Director and a former Director of Tax Compliance for Liberty Tax Service. Take a listen to his advice on today’s Indy Style, and see how it can help answer your most “taxing” questions!

LAST-MINUTE TAX TIPS FROM A COMPLIANCE EXPERT:

• FILE ONLINE—Prevent costly math errors using automatic software
• TAX PREPARER—Don’t miss deductions that could potentially save you money
• OWE MONEY—Don’t forget things like earned income or child tax credits, or business deductions
• PAY MORE—If self-employed, pay more in your final tax payment to avoid penalties

ABOUT BRIAN: As Regional Director for Liberty Tax Service, Brian Ashcraft is responsible for developing systems and processes to help franchisees and their tax preparers meet rigorous compliance standards. He began his career as a tax preparer and office manager, a part-time job he took while he was a pastor at South Point Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Ashcraft has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Georgia State University; a master’s degree in divinity from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, and an MBA from Western Governors University. The Georgia native and his wife, Erica, have three children.

For More Information, Visit: www.LibertyTax.com.

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