Tax Prepararer Recommendations for the Virginia Peninsula

It's a fact of life that there are two things you cannot escape Death and taxes. While you might be able to postpone one or the other for a period of time, eventually they will both catch up to you. Personally, I'm far more afraid of taxes than I am of death. Therefore, I find it advisable to rely on the experts in dealing with tax issues. If you need tax preparation assistance, here are some excellent places to go on the Virginia Peninsula:

Hampton Roads Tax Advisory Group, located at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 704, Newport News, Virginia, provides tax preparation for seniors for a cost of $49. A CPA prepares all tax returns. The group specializes in ways to increase disposable income and reduce taxes on social security. They also provide estate planning, as well as tax and financial consulting by an attorney/CPA. Initial consultations are free.

H & R Block. With locations throughout the Peninsula, H & R Block guarantees to get you the maximum refund allowed or it's free. They are noted for accurate and affordable service, highly regarded tax professionals, and convenient hours. With over 50 years of tax preparation experience, you can trust H & R Block with your tax information. Here are their various Peninsula locations:

• Grafton at Washington Square Shopping Center;
• Hampton at 2400 Cunningham Drive, 3821 Kecoughtan Road, and Nickerson Plaza;
• Newport News at Newmarket South Shopping Center, Denbigh Village Center, Newport Square Shopping Center, Patrick Henry Mall, 15611 Warwick Blvd, and 3927 Kecoughtan Road.
• Williamsburg at Kingsgate Green Shopping Center, and Williamsburg Crossing Shopping Center.
• Yorktown at Shady Banks Shopping Center.