FAQ
Quick answers.
Booking, appointments and who you will meet.
How do I book an appointment?
Choose a service, pick a time that suits you and book it online. You can also call John at (707) 458-4112.
How long is an appointment?
Every appointment is one hour. Your one hour appointment is a free, phone only meet and greet to get to know John and ask your questions. John prepares a return only after he has screened the client and agreed to take it on.
Who qualifies for the critical worker discount?
Peace officers, Fire Department employees, medical and hospital employees, teachers, TSA and airport workers, waste management employees, and delivery drivers for USPS, FedEx, UPS and other carriers who handle freight or merchandise, active or retired. Spouses and widows also receive the discount. The discount is $25. Call John to ask how it applies to your booking.
Does John have a law enforcement background?
Yes. John served the community for 22 years as a Peace Officer with the California Department of Corrections and spent his entire career in Del Norte County.
Who will prepare my taxes?
John A. Josey, the owner, is a California Tax Education Council (CTEC) Certified Tax Preparer with an IRS Annual Filing Season Program credential.
Where does John work?
John serves the community of Crescent City, California and all surrounding areas in Del Norte County. He holds a CTEC credential to prepare taxes anywhere in the State of California.
Can you prepare my taxes remotely?
Yes. John prepares taxes remotely for anyone in the United States through Intuit Link, a secure cloud tax portal. He works in Intuit ProSeries, his tax software.
Which states can you not prepare taxes for?
John is unable to prepare taxes for Oregon, Maryland, New York, Connecticut and Nevada, as he does not hold the required credentials for those states.
How can I verify John's CTEC credential?
John's CTEC registration number is A335368. You can verify an active registration with the California Tax Education Council. You can verify a tax preparer's credentials in the IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications. John is listed in this directory with the Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion. Search ZIP code 95531 to find him.
Is the business local?
Yes. Josey's Tax Service and Preparation is a locally owned family business, established in 2022.
