Q: What is your tax business called?

A: Ash Tax Service

Q: Why is it called that?

A: People in my reserve unit called me “Ash” which is short for my last name “Ashurov”. When coming up with the business I thought it would be a decent enough idea to put a name on my company.

Q: Why did you start your own business?

A: I worked at a couple of firms after college and was disillusioned. Many people asked me for help as a tax accountant, but I could never help them. I was a tax accountant, but I wasn’t. I didn’t learn anything, I could never help people who I ran into in my day to day life, and I felt that my work never mattered. I hated my job and wanted to quit the profession. However, after quitting my last firm and going sober, I began reviewing/working on friends and families returns. The smile of seeing a friend (and subsequent hugging) on saving him over $1,000+ of his own money back was a world of difference away from getting a pizza party in corporate. I fell back in love with my job, picked up my license, and started “Ash Tax Service”. I love my job, I’m passionate, and I give presentations to people around me educating them on this industry. I never thought I’d say this, but I love doing taxes! Whether it’s members of my reserve unit, local volunteer groups, or otherwise. I love opening peoples mind and change their perspectives on their taxes.

Q: Do you do individual taxes?

A: Yes, that is our bread and butter. While we do other types returns too, we started this business to focus on everyday folks.

Q: Do you do amended taxes?

A: Yes, we do amended taxes for previous years. A lot of our clients come from big chains who wont’ do them, or did their original year tax filing, but messed it up unfortunately. You must file an amended return within 3 years after the date you filed your original return or 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.

Q: I might not need any work done, but I think there were mistakes on my tax return. I think the preparer didn’t do a good enough job. Can you take a look at?

A: Happy to!

Q: What’s the due date for taxes?

A: That depends. For regular individuals, your 2024 “1040” federal tax return and your “M1” MN tax return is due on April 15, 2025. An automatic extension form “4868” (which extends time to file, NOT time to pay) can be filed before then, which extends the 2024 deadline to October 15, 2025. However, there are numerous different deadlines depending on your situation. For example, whether you are out of country or filing a different entity return. If you are concerned, take a look on the IRS.gov website or give us a call.

Q: So what happens after I start working with you?

A: We have a portal called “Tax Dome” that we sign all of our clients up to. On that website we have an organizer that asks all the right questions so we aren’t missing anything. We also have a contract that outlines our services and obligations. You can chat identical to phone communication on there securely and private.

Q: What type of client works with “Ash Tax Service”?

A: Anyone and everyone. Much of our base is small business owners, landlords, military servicemembers/veterans, and retirees.