Barbara Simmons, CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Simmons Tax Office
Office
8732 Church PkwyHastings, 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
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