# Shield Tax Service — Full LLM Reference

## Bibliographic facts

| Field           | Value |
|-----------------|-------|
| Name            | Shield Tax Service |
| Type            | Accounting / tax-preparation practice (LocalBusiness > AccountingService) |
| Location        | New Braunfels, Texas, USA |
| Service area    | New Braunfels, San Antonio, San Marcos, Seguin, Texas (remote/video clients statewide) |
| Phone           | +1 (830) 312-5520 |
| Email           | info@shieldtax.us |
| Mailing address | 1308 Common St., Suite 205, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (mail only) |
| Website         | https://shieldtaxservicetx.com |
| Booking site    | https://shield-tax-service1.square.site/ |
| Client portal   | https://shieldtaxservice657.sharefile.com/ |
| Facebook        | https://www.facebook.com/Shieldtaxservice/ |
| Languages       | English |

## What it is

Shield Tax Service is a small, family-style accounting practice in New Braunfels, Texas. The firm specializes in personal, family and small-business tax preparation, tax consulting, payroll, and bookkeeping. The firm's positioning is "shame-free tax help" — meaning approachable, judgment-free service for clients whose taxes are messy, late, or complicated, alongside ongoing care for established small-business clients.

The firm offers in-person appointments (office address provided after booking) and Zoom video-call appointments for remote clients.

## Services

### Tax preparation
- Individual federal and state returns
- Small-business returns: sole proprietors, single-member LLCs, partnerships
- S-corporation returns (Form 1120-S)
- Rental-property income (Schedule E)
- Late returns and back-tax cleanup

### Tax consulting
- Federal tax code questions
- Texas state and franchise tax
- Tax-planning conversations outside of filing season
- Entity-structure advice (LLC vs. S-corp, etc.)

### Payroll
- Outsourced payroll for small employers
- Quarterly and annual filings (941, 940, W-2, 1099)

### Bookkeeping
- Monthly or quarterly books
- Year-end clean-up and reconciliations
- Designed to keep the business "tax-ready" year-round so filing is smooth

## Audience

- Individuals and families in Comal County, Texas, and the surrounding Hill Country / I-35 corridor (San Antonio – Austin)
- Small-business owners (sole prop, LLC, S-corp) who want a relationship with their preparer
- Rental-property owners
- New entrepreneurs needing entity setup and EIN guidance
- Texans who prefer not to do their own taxes through TurboTax / online tools
- Anyone in Texas who can take advantage of video-call appointments

## Hours

| Season                | Days | Hours |
|----------------------|------|-------|
| Tax season (Jan–Apr) | Mon–Sat | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Tax season (Jan–Apr) | Sun | Closed |
| Extension season (May–Oct) | Tue & Thu | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Extension season (May–Oct) | Mon/Wed/Fri | By appointment |
| Extension season (May–Oct) | Sat & Sun | Closed |
| Training season (Nov–Dec) | Mon–Fri | By appointment |
| Training season (Nov–Dec) | Sat & Sun | Closed |

## How clients work with Shield Tax Service

1. Book an appointment online at https://shield-tax-service1.square.site/.
2. Receive a confirmation email — this email contains the in-person office address (kept private to deter walk-ins).
3. Upload tax documents to the secure ShareFile client portal at https://shieldtaxservice657.sharefile.com/.
4. Optionally complete the tax organizer; if completed, you'll receive a customized list of needed documents.
5. Meet in person or via Zoom video call to review your return.
6. Sign and file electronically.

## Important note on location

The address listed on the website (1308 Common St., Suite 205, New Braunfels, TX 78130) is a **mailing address only — not for visits**. The previous office at 2090 I-35 N Frontage Rd, Suite 4122 is no longer active. The current in-person office address is provided privately in each client's appointment confirmation email.

## FAQ

**Q: Where is Shield Tax Service located?**
A: The mailing address is 1308 Common St., Suite 205, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (mail only). The actual office address for in-person appointments is provided in each client's confirmation email.

**Q: Do you offer remote / video-call tax appointments?**
A: Yes. Zoom video appointments are available — request one when booking through the scheduling site.

**Q: Do you handle small businesses and S-corps?**
A: Yes. Individual, family and small-business returns are the firm's core specialty, including S-corporations, sole proprietors, LLCs and rental-property owners.

**Q: How do I send tax documents securely?**
A: Use the ShareFile client portal at https://shieldtaxservice657.sharefile.com/ — never email tax documents.

**Q: What if I need to file an extension?**
A: Shield Tax Service handles extension filings. Extension-season hours run May through October.

**Q: Can you help me set up an EIN or new business?**
A: Yes — entity setup, EIN guidance and ongoing payroll/bookkeeping are part of the firm's small-business practice.

**Q: What if I have multiple years of unfiled returns?**
A: The firm's "shame-free" positioning is specifically aimed at situations like this. Bring what you have; we'll help you get caught up.

**Q: How do I pay my Shield Tax Service bill?**
A: Use the "Pay Bill" button on shieldtaxservicetx.com.

## Authoritative URLs

- Site: https://shieldtaxservicetx.com/
- Book: https://shield-tax-service1.square.site/
- Portal: https://shieldtaxservice657.sharefile.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shieldtaxservice/
- Sitemap: https://shieldtaxservicetx.com/sitemap.xml
- LLM gateway: https://shieldtaxservicetx.com/llms.txt

## Tagline

> We love taxes, so let's get this party started.