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Why use TWTS?
Transport Workers Tax Service, LLC specializes in Tax Return Preparation
for the Merchant Marine Industry. Tax law currently allows substantial
deductions for Transportation Workers who are required to travel away
from their "tax home" in the course of business. TWTS will
maximize your deductions with a minimum amount of paperwork and record
keeping on your part.
Our commitment to you is
based on the highest of professional accounting standards. We are well versed in the allowable deductions that are outlined in IRS Publications, Tax Court Rulings and IRS Revenue Procedures. To date NO TWTS processed return has been changed by the IRS
Colleen H. Emery, Principal
Colleen has been preparing Mariner Specific Tax Returns for the past ten years. There is not a single return processed by Transport Workers Tax Service that does not go through Colleen's desk!
One of the things that Colleen prides herself in is going above and beyond as your preparer. This became very apparent within the last two years as many mariners received either surprise amended returns, frivolous tax notices, or audit letters. Colleen reviewed many of the amended returns received or assisted with audits regardless of whether or not a mariner was a client of record at the time. Over the years she has published numerous newsletters and presented seminars warning mariners of the invalid meal deductions and in the end many hours making sure the mariners were assisted and correctly advised of allowable deductions. Now that's a 'friend of the maritime industry'.
Colleen's email: twts@transport1040.com
Sheila Bohlman, EA
After taking this year off to enjoy her son's first year, Sheila will be back for the 2009 tax season.
Sheila has been with Transport Workers Tax Service for five tax seasons. Her attention to detail can not be beat!
Sheila's email: sheila.bohlman@transport1040.com
Thomas Abraham, Tax Accountant
Thomas has been with Transport Workers Tax Service for the past three years, and had four years experience before coming on board. Thomas is currently studying for the EA exam and hopes to complete it before next tax season.
Thomas's email: thomas.abraham@transport1040.com
Denise Johnson, Vessel Schedule Technician
Denise is our data base queen! Every single vessel schedule that goes through our data base goes through Denise. If Denise can tell you anything it is 'get your vessel schedule and if possible email it to me!' Denise will even send you a $50 gift card if you are the first to send it in!
Denise's email: denise.johnson@transport1040.com
Missy Webb, Compiler, Colleen's keeper
Missy Webb compiles all of the tax returns that leave Transport Workers Tax Service. Missy also makes sure that extensions are filed on behalf of all clients that we have not heard from by March 31st.
Missy's email: missy.webb@transport1040.com
Claudia Botz, Administrative Assistant
Outside of a short hiatus, Claudia has been with Transport Workers Tax Service since its inception. Need an organizer or have a question filling it out? Claudia's knowledge of allowable tax deductions has been invaluable! Whether you are wondering if a certain expense can be written off or if a deduction was taken on your return, you'll find that Claudia can address many of your questions or concerns.
Claudia's email: claudia.botz@transport1040.com
A message from the Owner and Principal, Colleen Emery
I want to ensure each and every client that I am not unapproachable! If you have an issue or concern about any tax or service related issue and want to discuss it directly with me I assure you I will make every effort to contact you within that business day or the next. Please keep in mind that during our peak season I may not be readily available, so it may take an extra day to reply.
If you are planning to attend Calhoon or MITAGS and would like us to schedule a presentation during that time, contact us. If it works within the schools schedule, we will do our best to try and accommodate
the dates. We are in the process of trying to get into Piney Point and hope to have scheduled dates shortly. We also schedule presentations after the union meetings, so again, let us know if there is a specific date you have in mind.
If your question or concern is of an urgent nature, my staff is phenomenal and they can answer many of your questions, but I can appreciate your need to speak directly with me and I welcome that. Please bear with me during peak times; outside of March - April; it's not uncommon for me to personally answer the phones. "Service" is part of our name because I know that's what I expect when I hire someone ~ and I want to ensure you that is what you will receive when you hire Transport Workers Tax Service!
Colleen Emery, Principal
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