Tax preparation means considering tax planning options and consequences ahead of time so that you can determine the optimal time and manner to conduct business and personal transactions so that taxes are reduced or eliminated. This can mean donating to charity the "smart" way, avoiding tax preparation scams, and understanding the tax basics of IRAs and Social Security retirement income. Find tax planning legal articles and contact a Wheaton, Illinois tax planning law firm from the list of results on this page provided by Lawyers.com.