Individual Tax Preparation
McNeel CPA prepares individual income tax returns for wage earners, retirees, landlords, and self-employed filers. Returns are prepared by a CPA-owned firm that has worked with Mississippi families since 1988, and remote preparation is available for clients outside the immediate area.
- Individuals and married couples filing a federal return
- Filers with wage income, retirement income, or Social Security income
- Self-employed filers and independent contractors reporting business income on a personal return
- Landlords reporting rental income and expenses
- Filers with more than one state filing requirement
- Review of the documents and information you provide
- Preparation of the applicable federal individual return
- Preparation of state returns where a filing requirement is identified and the firm can assist
- Review of the completed return with you before it is filed
- Electronic filing where the return and your situation qualify
- A copy of the filed return for your records
What we commonly need from you
The exact list depends on your situation. Our office will confirm what applies before work begins.
- Prior-year tax return, if you have one available
- Income statements such as W-2 and 1099 forms
- Records of self-employment or rental income and expenses
- Records of deductions and credits you intend to claim
- Names and dates of birth for anyone you are claiming
- Any letters or notices you have received about the year being prepared
How the process works
- 1Submit an inquiry through the form on this page, or call the office.
- 2We review your request and contact you by the method you selected.
- 3We discuss the scope, confirm whether the firm can assist, and explain how to provide records through an approved method.
- 4We provide a quote after review, and the work begins once you accept it.
Pricing
Pricing varies based on the forms involved, number and type of entities, condition of the records, filing history, payroll size, bookkeeping volume, state requirements, and level of assistance requested. A final quote is provided after review.
Availability and limitations
Remote service is available for this work depending on what is required to complete it. Our office will confirm during review.
McNeel CPA has two physical Mississippi offices. The Philadelphia office accepts walk-ins during regular business hours. The Louisville office is available by appointment only — call 662-773-8289 before traveling. Service areas listed elsewhere on this site are not physical offices.
McNeel CPA does not promise a refund amount, a reduced balance, removal of penalties or interest, or any other specific outcome. See our Tax & Results Disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
How does the process start?
Submit an inquiry or call the office. We discuss what your return involves, confirm whether the firm can assist, and explain how to provide your records through an approved method.
Can my return be prepared without visiting an office?
Remote preparation is available depending on the return and what is required to complete it. The Philadelphia office also accepts walk-ins during regular business hours, and the Louisville office is available by appointment.
How should I send my tax documents?
Contact our office for instructions on providing records through an approved method. Do not send tax documents, Social Security numbers, or banking information through the inquiry form, chat, or ordinary email.
What does preparation cost?
Pricing varies based on the forms involved, number and type of entities, condition of the records, filing history, payroll size, bookkeeping volume, state requirements, and level of assistance requested. A final quote is provided after review.
Can you tell me my refund before the return is prepared?
No. A refund or balance due is determined by your actual figures once the return is prepared. We do not estimate or promise an outcome in advance.
Philadelphia office and service-area inquiries: 601-656-5568. Louisville office: 662-773-8289, by appointment only.
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