Tax preparation in English & Español · Houston, TX & online
Keep more of what you earn. Know your price before we start.
One preparer, start to finish, for families, gig workers and small business owners. Every credit you qualify for, explained in plain language, with a flat-fee quote up front.
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- IRS PTIN registered
- Authorized IRS e-file Provider
- English & Español
- Encrypted document portal
- Fees never based on your refund
New for your 2026 return
Four new deductions you might be missing
The 2025 tax law added deductions that start on returns filed in 2027. Most people won't know they qualify. I check every one.
No tax on qualified tips
Servers, bartenders, stylists and others who earn reported tips.
Overtime deduction
The extra "half" of time-and-a-half pay may be deductible.
Senior deduction
An added deduction for taxpayers 65 and older, on top of the standard deduction.
Car loan interest
Interest on a loan for a qualifying new vehicle bought for personal use.
Income limits and other rules apply. Whether you qualify depends on your situation; we'll confirm during your review.
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Your estimate
Included free: a Medicare & Retirement Tax Impact Review, so your income doesn't trigger higher Medicare premiums later.
Book a free call to confirm your priceStarting price for a typical return. Your exact flat fee is confirmed before any work begins.
Two ways to file
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📲 Upload & Go
Snap photos of your forms, upload them to your secure portal, and get on with your week. I prepare everything, then we review it together by phone or video for 15 minutes before you e-sign.
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Bring your documents to an appointment in Houston or meet on video. We go through everything together and you leave knowing exactly what was filed.
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Individual Return
from $275
W-2 employees, families, students, retirees
- Federal + state, e-filed
- Child Tax Credit, EITC, education credits
- New 2026 deductions checked
- Line-by-line review before you sign
Gig Worker & Schedule C
from $450
1099 contractors, rideshare, delivery, single-member LLCs
- 1099-NEC and 1099-K reconciled
- Mileage and home office deductions
- QBI deduction and self-employment tax
- Quarterly estimate plan for next year
Year-Round Planning
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Business owners and growing households
- Mid-year projection and check-in
- Withholding and estimate review
- S-corp election review
- Priority booking in tax season
My promise: you get a flat-fee quote before I start. Fees are never a percentage of your refund.
Behind on past years or need an amended return? Those are quoted per year. Need audit or collections representation? That requires an Enrolled Agent, CPA or attorney; I'll refer you to a trusted professional.
Tax learning center
Credits that put money back in your pocket
Plain-English guides to the credits families miss most, with links to the official IRS source.
Child Tax Credit
Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17, and part of it can be refunded even if you owe no tax. The child needs a Social Security number.
Read the guide →IRS: Child Tax Credit ↗Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
A refundable credit for working people with low to moderate income, worth thousands for families with children. About one in five eligible workers never claims it.
Read the guide →IRS: EITC ↗Child & Dependent Care Credit
Paid for daycare or after-school care so you could work? A share of those costs comes back to you as a credit.
Read the guide →IRS Publication 503 ↗Education Credits
The American Opportunity Credit can be worth up to $2,500 per college student a year, and the Lifetime Learning Credit helps with other courses.
Read the guide →IRS Publication 970 ↗Filing status & dependents
Head of household or single? Who counts as your dependent? The right answers can change your refund by thousands.
Read the guide →IRS Publication 501 ↗Where's my refund?
Already filed? Track your federal refund status 24 hours after e-filing using the IRS's official tool.
Read the guide →IRS: Where's My Refund ↗General information only. Credit amounts and rules can change each year; your eligibility is confirmed when we prepare your return.
No surprises
What I handle, and what I don't
✓ I prepare and e-file
- W-2, 1099-NEC, 1099-K and 1099-MISC income
- Schedule C businesses and single-member LLCs
- Rental property (Schedule E)
- Crypto and stock sales
- Social Security, pensions and IRAs
- Federal and state, including multi-state
- Prior-year and amended returns
→ I refer to a trusted professional
- IRS audits, appeals and collections representation
- Partnership (1065) and corporate (1120/1120-S) returns
- Estate and trust returns
- Legal questions
I'll tell you during your free call if your return needs a referral, before you pay anything.
Turning 65 soon?
Free Medicare & Retirement Tax Impact Review
Medicare uses your tax return from two years earlier to set your Part B and Part D premiums. A large IRA withdrawal or home sale now can raise what you pay later. If you or your spouse are 63 to 65, I'll walk through how this year's return affects your Medicare costs, at no charge.
How it works
File from your phone in four steps
Book
Pick a free 15-minute call. Confirmation by text and email.
Answer a few questions
A short secure form builds your personal document checklist.
Upload
Snap photos of your forms into your encrypted portal. No email attachments.
Review & e-file
We go over your return together, you e-sign, and I file.
Your preparer
Alph Coleman
I started IALPH Tax because too many hardworking people overpay, miss credits, or dread tax season because nobody explains anything. With me you get one person, start to finish, who answers your questions in English or Spanish, all year.
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Your information stays protected
- Documents go only through an encrypted portal with two-step login.
- I follow a Written Information Security Plan, as the IRS and FTC require.
- Your data is never sold. It's shared only to file your return or when the law requires.
- Records are kept only as long as required, then securely destroyed.
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The 2026 tax document checklist
Every form to gather, sorted by W-2, gig work, business and retirement. Start collecting now so filing takes one sitting.
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FAQ
Common questions
How much does it cost?
Individual returns start at $275 and gig worker or Schedule C returns at $450. You get a flat-fee quote after your free call, before any work begins.
Can I do everything from my phone?
Yes. Book online, upload to the secure portal from your phone, review by video and sign electronically.
What if I'm missing a form?
Upload what you have. Your checklist shows what's still needed, and I can help you request missing W-2s or IRS transcripts.
Do you file state returns?
Yes, including part-year and multi-state returns.
¿Atiende en español?
Sí. Every step, from the first call to the final review, is available in Spanish.
When will I get my refund?
Most e-filed refunds arrive within about three weeks of IRS acceptance, but timing depends on your situation and IRS processing. No refund amount or date is guaranteed.
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