EASING THE STRESS OF TAX SEASON

The ‘necessary evils’ of life- bad traffic, root canals, unanticipated car repairs, health insurance- will surely raise the stress level of an average person. This year, don’t let taxes be one of them! The tax season, which conveniently coincides with the winter blues, does not have to live up to the negative experience we expect it to be. EMG has put together a list of helpful tips to ease the stress of filing your taxes.

• Be prepared! Reconcile your monthly statements regularly throughout the year, rather than waiting until January. Our call center representatives are the busiest in the first quarter of each calendar year because too many businesses wait until the end of the year to see if their bank account matches their merchant account statements. Our knowledgeable customer service representatives can assist you with this process 24 hours a day by calling 800-789-8897.
• Don’t delay! Waiting until April to do your taxes will make you feel rushed, which can cause you to skip details that may benefit you more. Decide now whether you will prepare your taxes yourself or have a professional handle them for you. Collect all of your receipts and forms beforehand to make the process itself flow smoothly.
• Stay informed! The IRS provides a wealth of knowledge to help you take advantage of the many tax breaks available to you as a business owner. Since EMG is not in the business of providing tax code advice, we recommend that you log on to www.irs.gov for valuable updates.
• Go green! Keep convenience and the environment in mind when filing this year. By filing your taxes online rather than mailing forms, and requesting your refund by direct deposit rather than check, we can cut down on millions of environmentally unfriendly factors! Just consider the many forms, envelopes, printed checks, and gas to transport all of them, multiplied by every tax filer in the country. We can make a difference this year! Filing online and opting for direct deposit is also faster and more accurate, making it a winning combination for anyone.

While EMG sticks to what we know best, credit card processing services, we want you to know that we are behind you in this busy tax season. Do not hesitate to contact us at 800-789-8897 or visit www.emgservice.com for copies of your statements, questions about fees or transactions, and helpful tips to ease your busy workload.