Tax preparation in Brooklyn, NY

It depends on the forms your situation needs — a W-2-only return costs less than a return with a business or rental. See our price list above. We review your papers first, and your price is explained and agreed with you before we begin.

Yes. The first conversation about your situation is free. A tax advisory and planning consultation is $80.

Usually yes, if your net earnings from self-employment are $400 or more. Apps may send you a 1099-NEC or 1099-K. We help you add up income and work expenses, like mileage and phone, so you pay only what you owe.

If you are self-employed and expect to owe $1,000 or more for the year, you are generally expected to pay during the year. The last 2026 payment is due January 15, 2027. We can work out the amount with you.

Yes. You can upload your documents through our secure client portal and review your return with us by phone or video.

Yes. We prepare prior-year and late returns. The sooner you file, the sooner penalties and interest stop growing.

Don't ignore it, and watch the response date. Bring it to us — we explain what it says and help you prepare what is asked. We participate in the IRS Annual Filing Season Program. For returns we prepared and signed, we can speak to the IRS for you in an examination (audit) or about a notice, and with the Taxpayer Advocate Service. We cannot represent you in IRS Appeals or Collections, or on New York State matters — for those we work with our CPA and tax resolution partners.

Yes, all year — monthly bookkeeping, payroll for your employees, New York State sales tax filings, and 1099s for your contractors.

Yes. Bring last year's return and we review it free for credits and deductions you may have missed. If an amended return makes sense, we explain the price before we begin.

Every personal and business return we prepare includes an audit protection membership, paid by us at no extra cost to you: up to $1,000,000 in audit and notice defense services from credentialed tax professionals, plus identity theft restoration, and up to $2,500 reimbursement if a mistake of ours costs you additional tax, penalties or interest. If you get a letter from the IRS or New York State, bring it to us — we explain it and connect you with the membership team. Subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the membership agreement, a copy of which we give you with your return.

You get $25 for each friend or family member you refer, up to $150 per person each tax season. Your friend must become a client this tax season, file with us and pay for their return. We pay the reward within 3 months after their e-file is accepted.

Not completely, but the 2025 federal law lets many workers deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips and up to $12,500 of overtime premium pay ($25,000 married filing jointly) for tax years 2025 through 2028, if they have a valid Social Security number and meet the income limits. If you didn't claim it on your 2025 return, ask us about a free review — an amended return may make sense. New York State and City taxes follow their own rules.

We speak English, French and some African languages. For Spanish or Haitian Creole, please call ahead so we can check who is in the office today.

Yes, if you choose. A refund transfer is an optional bank product provided by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC: the bank takes our fee from your refund and sends you the rest. The bank fee is $39.95 for the first refund deposited and $14.00 for each additional refund (for example, your state refund). A check-printing fee may apply if your refund is sent by check. The IRS is in no way involved in or responsible for the refund transfer. It is not a loan and does not make your refund faster. You can always pay us directly and get your full refund in your own bank account.