McCollum Tax and Financial Services

Lee D. McCollum, III Financial Advisor, Registered Tax Preparer

Thank you for visiting McCollum Tax and Financial Services.  We treat you like family, and promise to give you our best service at a fair price.

Click Here to Set Your Appointment Online.   Also See Our Up Front Pricing For Your Tax Return.

We provide Professional Tax Services to the Temecula Valley with a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with our service.  E-File is free with every return (Federal and State). Be sure to print a $25 off coupon by clicking on the link.

As part of your tax preparation service, we will discuss a plan to reduce your tax burden, as well as plan for your financial future.  Please use this website to educate yourself on Financial and Tax planning.  And as always, please call us if your have any questions.

In 10 minutes or less you can learn about the 4 obstacles that stand in the way of pursuing your financial goals, and the 6 key areas of your Personal Finances.  Please click  on E-Seminars or  Financial Management. If you have time, review the other E-Seminars on Retirement, Estate Planning and Long Term Care.  These seminars are also 10 minutes or less.

Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Nominee for Citizen of the Year 2007. 

                            

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