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Barbara Simmons, CPA

Certified Public Accountant

Simmons Tax Office

Office

8732 Church Pkwy
Hastings, NE 68522

Contact

  • Phone(952) 209-8574
  • Emailbarbarasimmons@simmons-tax-office.example
  • PTINP68217112

Profile

  • Years of experience22 years
  • Accepting new clientsYes
  • Virtual meetingsIn-person only
  • E-files returnsNo
  • Fee range$$ – $$$
  • LanguagesEnglish, Cantonese, Portuguese

About Barbara Simmons, CPA

Barbara Simmons, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Hastings, Nebraska and the surrounding region. With 22 years of professional experience, the firm of Simmons Tax Office handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Nebraska Board of Accountancy, Barbara Simmons, CPA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

  • Tax debt resolution
  • Like-kind 1031 exchanges
  • Amended returns (1040-X)
  • Power of attorney (Form 2848)

Service area

Primary office in Hastings, NE (ZIP 68522). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Nebraska.

How to verify this preparer

Every preparer listed on TaxPrepFinder can be cross-checked against the IRS Return Preparer Office public directory using the PTIN shown above. The IRS provides a free Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications at irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf. Search by last name, ZIP code, or credential to confirm an active filing-season status.

For CPAs, the Nebraska Board of Accountancy maintains a public license-lookup tool. For tax attorneys, the Nebraska State Bar offers a similar member-search facility. Confirming credentials directly with the issuing authority is always recommended before engaging any preparer for a complex matter.