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Tax Help Made Clear, Simple, and Human.

Ask Lin Tax helps individuals, small business owners, Airbnb hosts, and investors understand tax questions, organize documents, and prepare for tax season with confidence.

What we can help with

  • W-2 employees, families & retirees
  • LLCs, S-Corps & self-employed owners
  • Airbnb hosts & rental property owners
  • Crypto, stocks & capital gains
  • Immigrant families & first-time filers
  • Foreign income & FBAR reporting

Tax guidance for every situation

Whether you're a first-time filer or managing multiple income streams, we explain the tax topics that matter to you in plain language.

Individual Tax Help

For W-2 employees, families, students, and retirees. We simplify deductions, credits, and filing so you keep more of what you earn.

Small Business Tax

For LLCs, S-Corps, freelancers, and self-employed owners. Understand quarterly taxes, deductions, and year-end planning.

Airbnb & Rental Property

For short-term rental hosts, landlords, and real estate investors. Learn what's deductible and how to report rental income correctly.

Crypto & Investment Tax

For crypto, stocks, 1099-B, capital gains, and tax-loss harvesting. Navigate the rules before they catch you by surprise.

Tax Document Checklist

Gather these before your appointment or before uploading to the client portal. The more complete your file, the faster we can help.

W-2 (from each employer)
1099-NEC / 1099-K / 1099-MISC
1098 Mortgage Interest Statement
Rental income and expense records
Business income and expense records
Crypto and stock trading reports (1099-B)
Charitable donation receipts
Prior year tax return
Driver's license or government-issued ID
Bank account info for direct deposit refund
Social Security numbers for all dependents
Foreign bank account information (FBAR)

* Not sure if something applies to you? Bring it anyway — it's always easier to have more than less.

Your secure client portal

Upload your documents securely, track what's missing, receive reminders, and stay organized throughout tax season.

  • Secure document upload — no email attachments
  • Automatic checklist tracking — see what's still missing
  • AI-powered reminders before deadlines
  • Status updates throughout the filing process
  • Bilingual support in English and Chinese

How it will work

1

Create your secure account and answer a short intake form

2

Upload your documents — the system checks for completeness

3

Receive alerts if anything is missing or a deadline is near

4

Review your completed return and sign securely online

Simple tax tips, deadlines & real-life examples

Follow Ask Lin Tax for bite-sized tax education — no jargon, no confusion. Just clear, practical answers to the questions you actually have.

Experienced · Trusted · Bilingual

About Ask Lin Tax

Ask Lin Tax was founded to make U.S. tax guidance accessible, clear, and human — especially for immigrant families, small business owners, and anyone who has ever felt lost in the paperwork.

With decades of accounting experience behind us, we believe everyone deserves to understand their taxes — not just hand them off and hope for the best.

We serve clients in English and Chinese (中文服務可用), and we're building tools to make the whole experience even easier.

Clarity above all

No jargon. We explain every step in plain language you can actually understand.

Built on trust

Your financial information is sensitive. We treat it — and you — with care and discretion.

We understand your situation

Immigrant families, Airbnb hosts, crypto investors — we know the questions you face.

Ask a question or get started

Have a tax question? Not sure where to begin? Fill out the form and we'll get back to you. No question is too basic — that's what we're here for.

Serving clients across the United States
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