Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! We provide electronic copies of returns we prepared, free of charge. Just email or call our office and we can send it to you.

An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a legal term that may protect members of the LLC from personal liability. It is a separate decision from how you would file your taxes. An LLC may be taxed as a sole proprietor, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, or partnership, depending on the circumstances and the decision/election you make.  Any of our tax professionals can advise you on this important choice.

We provide a variety of services that vary based on the extent of the services. We however provide free consultations where these fees can be determined. We think you’ll find our pricing is not the lowest cost, nor is it the highest, but hopefully regardless of the cost, the value you get in return far exceeds the cost. Contact us for a free consultation today!

Absolutely! We provide a holistic approach to financial planning that integrates with tax planning. Check out our Financial Planning page!

Congrats on the new transition in your career! There are many options for what to do with your 401(k). Please review our Investment Management or get in touch with one of our certified advisors today.

It typically takes a few weeks after you e-file to get your refund. Here are some links you may find helpful in finding out the status of your return:

IRS Website

Oregon Dept. of Revenue

California Dept. of Revenue

Oregon will often choose to manually review your return. This doesn’t mean that your return is being audited, but that it takes longer than electronically reviewing your return. In this case, it can take additional time to receive your refund.

If you need to file an extension, contact your advisor at our office and we will help you. (We file extensions electronically and do not need your signature in most cases, but extensions can be complicated. You may need to pay additional tax by the original due date to avoid penalties… contact your advisor for more info.)

Do not hesitate to notify us! Many problems have occurred from individuals not immediately sharing that they have received a notice from the IRS. The sooner we are made aware of a notice, the more effective we can be in working with you and the tax agency to resolve the issue.

Yes! Our clients range from retirees with multi million-dollar portfolios to young families starting out in life committed to purposeful and intentional planning for the financial future and we seek out people everywhere in-between. Call us today to set up your free consultation (503-667-5355).

The process is quite simple. All you need to do is give us a call and let us know how much you need. We love any chance we get to hear from and touch base with our clients. Depending on the time of day the request is made and the available cash in the account, distributions can be available the next day or within three business days.

There are several options for funding accounts. The easiest for established accounts is to link your bank accounts. Once ACH is established you just drop us a line and let us know much you’d like to contribute. If this is the initial deposit into your account or ACH is not set up, checks can be made to National Financial Services or NFS LLC. Please DO NOT make checks payable to Strada Financial Group or any other name or entity.

We offer full tax preparation services as part of our mission to help people take better control of their financial lives. Typically that involves talking about not only the health of your business but also your personal financial health. Whether it’s paying off debt, planning for retirement, or structuring your business, we believe the key to long-term financial success lies at the intersection of taxes and wealth management, and that most financial decisions, at their core, are tax decisions. When these two disciplines are not integrated maximum results are rarely achieved.