Individual, self-employed and small business returns, prepared by a real preparer and filed nationwide.
Every return is read by a person, explained before you sign it, and supported after April.
An advance is an optional loan from our partner bank against your expected refund — not the refund itself, and approval isn't guaranteed. Read how it works before you decide.
Does this sound like you?
Software fills in boxes. A preparer asks you questions.
That's the whole difference. The deductions people miss aren't hidden in the tax code — they're hidden in the part of your year nobody asked you about.
Everything you need, in one place
Whether you're ready to file, just planning, or checking on a refund you already filed — start here.
Start my return
Answer a few questions about your year and we'll tell you what your return needs and what it will cost.
Begin the questionnaireSchedule a call
Pick a time to talk through a complicated year, a business return, or a letter you received.
View available timesWhere's my refund?
Track your federal refund on the IRS's own tool. Have your filing status, exact refund amount and SSN or ITIN ready.
Check refund statusEstimate my refund
Use the official IRS withholding estimator to see how this year's withholding may affect what you get back or owe.
Open IRS estimatorVIP season waitlist
Join the priority list for early appointment slots and season updates before doors open January 2.
Join the waitlistJoin the tax team
Learn the work, get trained, and build a filing season of your own with MST Tax Collective behind you.
See team openingsIRS tools open on the IRS's own website. MST Tax Collective doesn't control those tools and can't see or change what they show you. Estimator results are informational and are not a guarantee of your refund or tax liability.
Built to make your tax year simple
Straightforward return or complicated one, you'll know what's happening at every stage. If your situation isn't listed, call and ask — most of it is routine.
Individual & family returns
W-2 income, dependents, education credits and the credits people most often miss.
Get startedSelf-employed & 1099
Schedule C, mileage and home-office deductions, and quarterly estimates.
Get startedSmall business taxes
LLCs, partnerships and S-corps — including your first return after forming.
Get started
Five steps, start to finish. Most clients never leave their couch.
Complete intake
Answer the questionnaire below — about two minutes. It tells your preparer what to expect before you send a single document.
Upload documents
You get a link to your secure portal. Photograph your W-2s, 1099s and ID with your phone and upload them there — no email attachments, no texting your Social Security number.
We prepare
Your preparer builds the return, checks it, and comes back with questions if something's missing. Nothing is guessed at.
Review & sign
You see the full return and the number before anything is transmitted, and you sign electronically once you're satisfied.
We e-file
We submit to the IRS and your state and send you confirmation when the return is accepted. Track your refund from there.
Already started with us? Add a document to your file as soon as it shows up in the mail. Never send tax documents by text or email.
Complicated year, business return, or a letter you don't understand? Book a time and we'll walk through it before anything is prepared.
Meet your tax expert
Hello, I'm Julisa Burch. I help individuals, families and business owners file accurately while making sure nothing they're entitled to gets left behind.
Whether this is your first time filing or you're leaving a preparer who stopped answering the phone, you can expect the same thing here: a return read by a person, an explanation before you sign, and a door that stays open after April.
As a mother, entrepreneur and woman of faith, I see a filed return as more than a refund. It's proof you're current, documentation for the loan officer, and one less thing keeping you stuck.
“God is within her; she will not fail.”Psalm 46:5
Three things people need most between filing and their refund. The first two open on the IRS's own site.
MST Tax Collective doesn't control the IRS tools and can't see or change what they show you.
Have your filing status, exact refund amount and SSN or ITIN ready. Refund timing is set by the IRS, not by us.
Your balance, payment history, transcripts and digital copies of IRS notices. You'll verify your identity with ID.me the first time.
Most IRS letters carry a deadline. Send it over and we'll tell you what it's asking for and what to do next.
In their words
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“What stood out was the communication. Julisa kept me updated, answered my questions, and made sure I understood my return before it was filed. I appreciated feeling like a person, not just another appointment.”
Andre G.Detroit, MI
“I came back to MST Tax Collective because I trust the way Julisa handles my taxes. She's straightforward, patient, and makes the process feel manageable every year.”
Jakita C.Southfield, MI
“As a business owner, I wanted someone who would ask questions about my income and expenses instead of rushing through my return. Julisa was thorough and helped me understand what records I need to keep throughout the year.”
Naomi B.Chicago, IL
“Tax paperwork usually stresses me out, but working with MST Tax Collective felt organized from start to finish. I knew what documents to send, what came next, and who to contact when I needed help.”
Joshua P.Atlanta, GA
“I had questions before filing, and Julisa took the time to explain everything in a way I could understand. I felt comfortable asking questions and knew what was happening with my return.”
Melanie H.DMV area
Testimonials reflect individual client experiences. Every return is different, and results vary. Refund amounts and timing are determined by the IRS and state agencies.
Tell us about your year. We'll show you your next step.
Answer honestly — there's no wrong answer here, and nothing you pick disqualifies you. At the end you'll see what your return needs and how to get started.
- Answer a few questions about your income, your household and your timeline.
- See your recommended next step as soon as you submit.
- Your preparer follows up with a flat quote and your secure portal link.
Don't enter Social Security numbers, account numbers or credit-report logins here. Those are collected only through secure onboarding.
Ready to learn the tax game?
Turn an interest in taxes into a skill that earns. We train new preparers, walk you through your first season, and keep a team around you while you learn the work properly.
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Frequently asked questions
Filing with MST
When can I actually file?
What documents do I need?
Can I really do all of this from my phone?
Do you file for clients outside Michigan?
Is my personal information safe?
Refunds & timing
How fast will my refund come?
How does the refund advance work?
Can you guarantee my refund amount?
What if I owe instead of getting a refund?
Costs
How much does preparation cost?
Can my fee come out of my refund?
Do you charge for prior-year returns separately?
Your situation
I got a letter from the IRS. Can you help?
I haven't filed in a few years. Is that a problem?
I just started a business. What changes?
Someone claimed my dependent. What now?
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Closed weekends and holidays. Messages sent after hours are answered the next business day.
Make this tax season your smoothest one yet
It starts with a few quick questions about your year.
Start my returnHave questions first? Call 248-906-5984 or message @msttaxcollective.
