In virtually every aspect of life experience is important.  But, when it comes to income tax preparation experience goes far beyond important – it’s imperative, a must.

That’s why choosing H & R Block in Benton is also a must, because the experience the entire staff brings could result in extra money in your pocket.  Norma Page, the original owner who is now retired, prepared tax returns for 45 years and now co-owners Terri Page (27 years as a tax preparer) and Pat Wilson (25 years as a office manager) have carried on the family business.

And with the experience of other staff personnel at the H & R Block in Benton that tallies up to more than a 100 years of tax preparation service for Franklin County and all of Southern Illinois.

H & R Block has been a fixture on West Main Street (just one half block west off the Benton Public Square) for more than 20 years and is ready to help you with your tax returns.  In 2010 Terri and Pat completely renovated the office through funding received by H & R Block corporate for excellence in tax preparations.  The office is bright and cheerful and sets a great mood for what can sometimes be a stressful appointment.

H & R Block in Benton wants you to know the following important changes and tips:

We received news from the IRS that for most taxpayers, 2012 e-file will open on January 30th. Further, people claiming residential energy credits, depreciation of property or general business credits will be able to file starting in late February or early March because of the need for more extensive form and processing systems changes.

Co-owners (left to right) Pat Wilson and Terri Page have more than 50 years combined experience to help you with your tax preparation needs.

The delays are due to the January tax law changes related to the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ deal; the IRS is hard at work updating forms and completing programming and testing of its systems.

Here’s what to know:

The IRS will begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30 for the vast majority of taxpayers.
People claiming residential energy credits, depreciation of property or general business credits will not be able to file until late February or into March.
You can absolutely still complete your taxes in an H&R Block office or with H&R Block at Home, and we will hold them for you until they can be processed by the IRS starting Jan. 30th.

H & R Block in Benton is locally owned which means Terri and Pat serve customers and friends they know and see at church, ballgames and the grocery story.  Being a part of the community is important to Terri and Pat all the entire staff at H & R Block in Benton.  In all H & R Block in Benton has 11 full-time employees.

And to illustrate that the H & R Block in Benton will deduct $20 off your tax preparation if you bring a sack of groceries. The groceries must be brought at the time of your tax preparation, not at a later date. All food donations will go to the Benton Food Pantry.

For experience you can count on and service you can trust, stop by and visit H & R Block in Benton at 101 West Main Street in Benton or give them a call at 618-439-4641. They have many tax preparers available to assist in your tax preparation needs.