Tax help from someone who picks up the phone, all year.
I'm Donald Atha, an Enrolled Agent with 15 years of experience. My office prepares about 500 returns a year for Treasure Valley families and businesses, plus clients across the U.S. and overseas.
- IRS Enrolled Agent
- 15 years of experience
- ~500 returns a year
- Se habla español
Book your appointment
Pick a time that works for you. You'll get a confirmation right away, plus text and email reminders one week and one day before.
Call to book your appointment
Online booking is almost ready. In the meantime, give me a call and we'll find a time that works.
Call 208-869-7610Three simple steps. Come in, or never leave home.
Book a time
A free 15-minute setup call, or an hour with me in the office. Whatever is easier for you.
Get me your documents
Drop them off, bring them to your appointment, or upload them securely online. Secure upload opens January 1.
Please don't email Social Security numbers or tax forms.Review and file
We go over your finished return on a short 10–15 minute call or in person, then I file it. You pay when it's done.
Upfront prices. No surprises.
Every price includes one state return. You pay when your return is finished.
Individual
Single filer, no dependents
Starting at$149Married couple
Filing jointly, no dependents
Starting at$249Family with dependents
Single or married, with kids or other dependents
Starting at$349Self-employed / small business
Business on your personal return (Schedule C)
Starting at$499Corporations, estates & trusts
S-Corp, C-Corp, and Form 1041
Starting at$799Other services
- Additional state return
- $49 each
- Extension
- $99
- Dependent's own return
- $59
- Amended return
- $149
- Past-year returns
- Same as current year
- Audit representation
- Free first consultation
- Tax planning
- Call for a quote
Easy payment
Nothing up front. Pay when your return is finished, however you like:
- Card
- Cash
- Check
- Pay from your refund
"Starting at" prices cover most returns. If yours needs extra work, I'll tell you before I start.
Year-round help with
Individual & family returns
Singles, couples, families and retirees.
Self-employed & 1099
Contractors, freelancers and gig work.
Small & medium businesses
Schedule C, S-Corps and C-Corps.
Rental property
Income, expenses and depreciation.
Out-of-state returns
Moved, work across state lines, or live abroad.
Amended & past-year returns
Fix a mistake or catch up on unfiled years.
IRS letters & audits
I deal with the IRS for you. First consultation free.
Tax planning
Plan ahead so next year has fewer surprises.
Estates & trusts
Form 1041 fiduciary returns.
Hi, I'm Donald.
I've been doing taxes for 15 years, and today my office prepares about 500 returns a year. Most of my clients are families. About a quarter are small and medium-sized businesses. I work with people here in Boise and the Treasure Valley, and remotely with clients across Idaho, the U.S., and overseas.
- I answer my phone year-round, not just in tax season.
- I'll fight IRS letters for you.
- Long in-person hours to sit down and work through your tax problems.
- Real tax planning, so you're not guessing next year.
What's an Enrolled Agent? It's the highest credential the IRS awards. Enrolled Agents are licensed by the IRS and can represent you before the IRS on any tax matter, including audits, payment plans, and appeals.
My office is a small team of three, and one of us speaks Spanish.
Donald Atha, EAEnrolled Agent · Atha Tax Services
What to bring
Don't worry if you're missing something. Bring what you have and I'll tell you what else I need.
Everyone
- Photo ID
- Social Security cards or ITINs for everyone on the return
- Last year's tax return
- Bank routing and account number for your refund
- IRS Identity Protection PIN, if you have one
- Any letters from the IRS or the state
Income
- W-2s from every job
- 1099s: NEC, K, INT, DIV, B, R, G
- Social Security statement (SSA-1099)
- Business income and expense totals
- Rental income and expenses
- 1095-A if you had Marketplace health insurance
Deductions & credits
- Mortgage interest statement (1098)
- Property tax paid
- Childcare provider name, address, tax ID and amount paid
- College tuition statement (1098-T)
- Charitable donation receipts
- Closing statement if you bought or sold a home
Questions I hear a lot
How does getting married affect my taxes?
If you're married on December 31, you're married for the whole tax year. Most couples save by filing jointly, but filing separately sometimes makes more sense, for example with income-based student loan payments. If you changed your name, update it with Social Security first so it matches your return. You should both update your W-4 so your withholding fits your combined income. I'll run the numbers both ways for you.
How does having kids affect my taxes?
A child can qualify you for the Child Tax Credit, and possibly the Earned Income Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Credit for daycare costs. If you're single, you may also qualify for Head of Household status, which lowers your tax. Your child needs a Social Security number. If you paid for daycare, bring the provider's name, address, tax ID, and how much you paid.
How does taking money out of my retirement affect my taxes?
Withdrawals from a traditional 401(k) or IRA are generally taxed as regular income. Before age 59½ there's usually an extra 10% penalty, though some exceptions apply. Qualified Roth withdrawals are usually tax-free. A lot of people get a surprise bill because too little tax was withheld, so call me before you take the money out and we'll plan for it.
How does selling my home affect my taxes?
If you owned and lived in the home for at least two of the last five years, you can usually exclude up to $250,000 of profit, or $500,000 if you're married filing jointly. Profit above that, or from a rental or second home, is taxable. Bring your closing statement and records of any improvements you made.
I got a letter from the IRS. What do I do?
Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Most IRS letters are about one specific item, not a full audit, but they do have deadlines. Before you call the IRS or send them anything, call me. The first audit-representation consultation is free, and as an Enrolled Agent I can deal with the IRS for you.
Do I have to come into the office?
No. Many of my clients never visit. We do a free 15-minute setup call by phone or Google Meet, you get me your documents, and we finish with a 10–15 minute call to go over your return. If you'd rather sit down in person, book an in-office appointment.
When and how do I pay?
When your return is finished. Nothing is due when you book. I take card, cash, and check, or you can have the fee taken out of your refund.
Hours & location
Office hours
| January – April | Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm Sat 10am – 4pm |
|---|---|
| May – September | Mon – Thu 10am – 3pm |
| October | Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm |
| November – December | Mon – Thu 10am – 3pm |
Please book at least 24 hours ahead. Need something sooner? Call and I'll fit you in if I can.
- 820 S. Latah St., Suite 111
Boise, ID 83705Park in the back off S. La Cassia Dr. - 208-869-7610I answer year-round
- don@athatax.comFor questions only. Please don't email tax documents.
Ready to get your taxes off your plate?
Book a free 15-minute setup call, or sit down with me in the office.