Personal Tax Prep
Federal and state individual returns, from a single W-2 to self-employment and rental income.
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Personal & business tax preparation · Hayward, CA
Your taxes, handled with care.
Send us your documents through one secure form. We prepare your return, walk you through it, and file it once you approve.
- Personal and business returns
- Secure, encrypted intake
- You approve before we file
Illustration only. Sample conversation.
Why file with us
Why file with us
Secure upload
Send your documents through bank-level encrypted upload. No emailing your W-2 around.
Reviewed by Junior
Junior personally reviews and submits every return. No exceptions.
Your files stay private
Only Junior sees your documents. Not the preparers, not anyone else.
Here all year
Questions in July? Hit us up. We don't disappear after April.
Got an IRS letter?
Don't panic. Send it over and we'll help you figure out what it means and what to do next.
Pay from your refund
During tax season (Jan 1 to the April deadline), your fee can come out of your refund.
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Founder
Meet Junior. He handles your return himself.
I'm Junior, founder of Stay The Course Society. We help people get their money right, from credit to taxes to business funding. Taxes are a big part of that, because your return affects almost every other money move you make.
Here's how I run it. I personally review and submit every return that goes out. My preparers never see your files. Your info stays with me, start to finish.
No call centers, no getting passed around. Just straight answers and someone who actually knows your file.
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Services
What we offer.
Business Tax Prep
Returns for sole proprietors, LLCs, partnerships, S corporations and C corporations.
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Monthly bookkeeping for small businesses. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when it opens.
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What we do
Who it's for and what's covered.
Choose the return that fits. If you're not sure, start your intake and answer the first question; we'll sort out the rest.
Personal
Personal tax preparation
Federal and state individual return, prepared for you.
Who it's for
- W-2 employees and families
- Gig workers and 1099 contractors
- Retirees with pension, 401(k) or Social Security income
- Students and first-time filers
- Big life changes: marriage, a new baby, a move, a new job
Forms we commonly handle
- W-2 wages
- 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC and 1099-K
- Self-employment (Schedule C)
- Rental income (Schedule E)
- 1099-R retirement and SSA-1099 Social Security
- 1099-G unemployment
- 1098 mortgage interest and 1098-T tuition
- Dependents and child-related credits
Business
Business tax preparation
Federal and state business return, prepared for you.
Who it's for
- Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs
- Multi-member LLCs and partnerships
- S corporations and C corporations
- Owners with employees or contractors
- New businesses filing for the first time
Forms we commonly handle
- Schedule C (sole proprietor / single-member LLC)
- Form 1065 partnership return
- Form 1120-S (S corporation)
- Form 1120 (C corporation)
- 1099s you issued or received
- Payroll reports and W-2s for your team
- Income, expenses and asset purchases
- EIN and entity questions
Something not listed? Mention it in your intake and we'll confirm before we start.
How we do it
Four steps from documents to filed.
No office visit needed. Most of the work happens on our side.
- 1
Submit your intake
Fill out the secure form and upload your ID, Social Security cards and tax documents. It takes about 15 minutes.
- 2
We prepare your return
We go through everything and reach out if we need anything else.
- 3
You review and approve
We walk you through your completed return. Nothing is filed until you say so.
- 4
We file it
Your return is filed and we let you know once it's submitted.
What to have ready
Personal return
- Photo ID (front and back)
- Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
- All W-2s and 1099s
- 1098 forms (mortgage interest, tuition)
- Childcare provider name and amount paid
- Bank routing and account number for your refund
- Last year's return, if you have it
Business return
- Owner photo ID and Social Security card
- EIN confirmation letter
- Last year's business return
- Profit & loss statement or 12 months of bank statements
- 1099s issued and received
- Payroll reports, if you have employees
- Receipts for large purchases (vehicles, equipment)
Refund estimator
Refund estimator.
A quick federal estimate. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent or saved.
Estimated refund
$0
- Taxable income
- $0
- Tax before credits
- $0
- Credits
- $0
- Withholding
- $0
Estimate only, not tax advice. Your actual refund depends on your full return.
Simplified: uses the standard deduction, IRS 2025 and 2026 brackets, Child Tax Credit, credit for other dependents and a simplified Earned Income Credit. Self-employment tax is not included.
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Refund status
Where's my refund?
The IRS says most refunds are issued within 21 days of your e-filed return being accepted. Check your status anytime.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What happens after I submit?
We go through your information and documents and reach out if anything is missing. Once your return is ready, you review it and approve it. Then we file it.
How long does it take?
It depends on your situation and how complete your documents are. Sending everything with your intake is the fastest way to get started, and we'll keep you posted along the way.
Who files my return?
Your return is filed by Stay The Course Society, and only after you have reviewed and approved it.
Is my information safe?
Your intake goes directly to our own server over an encrypted connection. Social Security numbers, bank details, ID details and every uploaded file are encrypted before they are stored, and only the owner of Stay The Course Society can view them. Nothing is saved in your browser.
Do I need to come into an office?
No. Everything starts online with the secure intake form. If you'd rather talk it through first, book a free consultation or give us a call.
I'm self-employed or I own an LLC. Which do I choose?
If your business income goes on your personal return (most sole proprietors and single-member LLCs), choose Personal and answer yes to the business question. Partnerships, S corporations and C corporations file their own return, so choose Business.
Can you file a past year's return?
The intake form covers tax years 2022 through 2026. Pick the year when you start.
What if my situation isn't listed here?
Mention it in your intake or call us. We'll let you know before any work begins.
Let's get your taxes done.
The secure intake takes about 15 minutes. We take it from there.
Ready to submit your taxes?[email protected] · (510) 205-7587 · 25017 Viking Street, Hayward, CA 94545
Coming January 2027
Business Bookkeeping.
Monthly bookkeeping for small businesses is on the way. Join the waitlist and we'll reach out when it opens.