Short answers to common questions.

Everyone needs ID, Social Security cards for everyone on the return, and bank info for direct deposit. The rest depends on your situation: W-2s, 1099s, a 1098-T, childcare receipts, and so on. Use the document list builder to get a list for your year.

After your consultation we'll send you a JotForm link to upload your documents. You can also email them to info@wilderpowertaxes.com.

Group by type: income (W-2s, 1099s), deductions (receipts and statements), education (1098-T), and dependents. Clear photos or PDFs both work.

Most W-2 returns start at $99. 1099 and freelance returns start at $149. Schedule C business returns are quoted based on complexity. You get the price before we start.

No. Fees can be deducted from your refund. We'll go over how that works during your consultation.

With e-file and direct deposit, the IRS issues most refunds within 21 days of accepting the return. State timing varies.

By law, the IRS can't release refunds that include the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February. That applies to everyone who claims those credits, no matter who prepares the return. The refund advance can help bridge that wait.

Qualified filers can apply for an advance of up to $7,000 starting January 2. There's no credit check. A participating bank approves the advance and sets the amount, and it's paid back out of your refund. You have to file your return with Wilder Power to apply.

Yes. We file prior-year returns and amendments (Form 1040-X).

Refer a parent or guardian who claims dependent children. When they file with Wilder Power, you get $100. You don't have to be a client, and there's no limit on referrals.

A parent or guardian claiming at least one dependent child on their return, who files with Wilder Power.