We offer a wide range of financial, accounting, tax, business development and planning services. Recognizing that each client has unique financial goals, we tailor our services to meet YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. Being a local firm, our size enables us to maintain a personal approach to our client relationships.

Ranging in size from individuals of modest means to some of the larger businesses in the area, our clients represent many sectors of the economy.
 

Since inception, the firm has grown in a steady and predictable manner. This growth can be attributed to our high standard of excellent customer service. We want YOU to feel as though you are our only client.  MCO takes pride in finding new ways to meet our clients' ever-changing needs.

• Authorized IRS e-file provider

• To provide the client a thorough and correct tax return at a competitive price.

• If we make an error on your return that caused you to pay additional tax, penalties, and/or interest, MCO Professional Tax Service will reimburse you for the additional penalties and interest incurred upon receipt of the particular Taxing Authorities (IRS and/or State) documentation.

• The firm carrier Errors and Omissions insurance and each partner is bonded as required by CTEC (California Tax Education Council).

• In the State of California, tax preparers that are paid by their clients to prepare tax returns are required to follow certain guidelines and must be registered with CTEC.

• It is the client's right to ask and to be shown proof of registration with CTEC and bonding insurance.

• All returns that are eligible to be filed electronically are e-filed.  E-filed returns are more accurate when the taxing authority receives them, and refunds can be received quicker by the client, either by direct deposit or mail.  IRS regulations prohibit charging additional fees to e-file returns.

• E-filed returns that have a balance due can be filed early and the client's checking or savings account can be debited on a date specified by the client or the client can mail their balance due check on or before April 15th.

• Our office is open year-round for the convenience of our clients.  During Tax Season, appointments are availble during the hours of 10am - 8pm Monday through Saturday, Sunday - 10am - 4pm.  After April 15th, Monday through Friday, 10am - 4pm and weekends by individual arrangement.

• MCO Professional Tax Service is a professional partnership.

• Susan Olmsted, CRTP

• Trudi McClean, E.A.

• Eldon Callaway, CRTP

• Each partner has at least 15 years experience.

• We have the ability to e-file out-of-state returns.

• If you are not current with your returns, we can get you into compliance.

• If you are receiving letters from the various taxing authorities, we can help you in relieving this problem; additional fees apply for returns not prepared by MCO.

• Fees are based on the forms required to prepare the return, not a percentage of the refund, which is prohibited by code.

• We are required to provide the client with a copy of their return with our privacy statement, which includes our bonding information.

• We are available to assist you if your return, which was prepared by MCO, is audited.

• For those clients that wish to have the cost of the preparation of their return paid from their refund, we offer a complete line of Bank Products to do this, from RAL's (Refund Anticipation Loans), Bank Checks and Direct Deposit.  The Bank Products have an additional Bank fee that is also paid to the Bank from the refund amount.  Fixed fee Products include Bank Checks and Direct Deposit, RAL's have adjustable fees based on the gross refund amount.  Some of these Products have additional Bank requirements that must be met to qualify.