Trusted tax guidance from an Enrolled Agent—serving East Texas and clients nationwide
Tax Services Across East Texas
Local to Palestine. Trusted Across East Texas. Authorized to Represent You Nationwide.
McMullen Tax Services is a husband-and-wife–led firm based in Palestine, Texas, serving families, churches, ministries, and organized businesses throughout East Texas—including Tyler, Jacksonville, Athens, Crockett, Corsicana, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Longview, and Huntsville. Led by John Wisener, Enrolled Agent (EA), we combine local availability with the highest level of federal authorization to represent taxpayers in all 50 states. That means you get small-firm responsiveness with big-league capability for multi-state filings, moves, audits, and IRS notices.
We work the way real life does—year-round, not just in April. Whether you prefer to meet in person or handle everything remotely, our process is built for clarity and speed: secure upload, line-by-line review, e-file with confirmations, and proactive planning to prevent surprises next year. If you’re weighing a purchase, a payroll change, a benefits election, or you just received an IRS letter, you can reach John by phone, text, or Instagram—and he returns calls.
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Why East Texas Chooses McMullen
Enrolled Agent Advantage: Full IRS representation and multi-state expertise for relocations, remote work, and cross-border income.
Clergy & Agriculture Strength: Nuanced handling of housing allowance, dual status, seasonal cash flow, and equipment depreciation.
Audit-Ready Workpapers: Every figure tied to documentation so your return is accurate, clear, and defensible.
Local Access, Remote Convenience: Meet in Palestine or work 100% online—either way, the standard is the same.
Straightforward Pricing: Individual filing starts at $185; free quotes for prep work; advisory deposits ($100 individuals / $200 businesses) applied to your project if you move forward.
If you live, work, worship, or operate a business anywhere in East Texas, we can prepare and defend your return with the same care we give our neighbors in Palestine—and if life takes you beyond Texas, your representation goes with you.
The East Texas Tax Landscape: What to Know
No state income tax in Texas. Planning still matters—sales and property taxes affect cash flow, and federal rules still drive your outcome.
Multi-state situations are common. Oil & gas, healthcare, education, and remote work can trigger income in multiple states—proper sourcing avoids double taxation.
Clergy and ministry pay is unique. Housing allowance and dual-status rules need specialized treatment—this is a core strength of our firm.
Agricultural operations need timing and documentation. Seasonality, equipment purchases, and depreciation schedules can change your year-end result.
Small businesses benefit from entity choices. S-corp elections, accountable plans, and payroll setup can significantly impact owners’ taxes.
IRS notices can be resolved remotely. We speak to the IRS on your behalf, manage deadlines, and keep a clean paper trail.
Moving To or From East Texas: Tax Considerations
Relocating into or out of East Texas—whether for a new job, ministry assignment, retirement, or to be closer to family—often creates partial-year and multi-state filings. We help you:
Set up or adjust withholdings and estimated taxes so you don’t get surprised next April.
Determine state residency and domicile implications when your move overlaps tax years.
Source W-2 and 1099 income correctly when remote/hybrid work crosses state lines.
Plan the timing of big purchases (equipment, vehicles, property improvements) for the best federal impact.
Organize records so that your return is clear, defensible, and easy to understand.
If you’re new to the area, we’ll review last year’s return, map any state-to-state issues, and set you up for a clean first East Texas filing. If you’re leaving the area, we’ll coordinate final Texas considerations and any new state rules you’ll face.
Common Questions We Answer for East Texas Clients
We apportion W-2 and 1099 income to each state based on where the work was performed and your residency timeline. We’ll map your move dates, employer locations, and remote-work days to avoid double taxation and claim any available credits.
It depends on business use, documentation, and the method you choose (actual vs. standard mileage, Section 179/bonus vs. MACRS). We set up simple logs and receipts so deductions are supportable and aligned with your cash flow.
Housing allowance can be income-tax-exempt (up to the lesser of actual expenses, fair rental value, or designation) but is generally still subject to SE tax. We structure pay, track eligible expenses, and coordinate with withholdings/estimated payments to prevent April surprises.
We evaluate S-corp potential, reasonable compensation, and compliance costs against your profit level. If payroll makes sense, we implement it cleanly (withholdings, quarterlies, year-end W-2/1099) and document an accountable plan for reimbursements.
Keep date-in-service, cost, business-use percentage, and proof of payment for each asset—plus mileage or usage logs when required. We’ll build and maintain a depreciation schedule so elections (179/bonus) match your tax and cash goals.
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