Smart Tip #92:
New York City residents are entitled to a tax credit of $145. Everyone who has lived in New York City for the year is entitled to the credit. You do not need to have worked during the year to qualify. Everyone is ENTITLED! Did you get yours?

Smart Tip #37
Cut first and second-year college expenses with the Hope Tax Credit.
Hope Credit is given to each student in the first two years of college.
The Hope Credit maximum limit has increased to $1,650 per year!
Ask your tax preparer how to file for and get your credit!

Smart Tip #76
Nowadays, more and more companies expect their employees to come fully equipped for work;
with tools, equipment, etc…

You can claim a great deal of those expenses on your return as deductions.
Ask your tax preparer to help you make sure you're getting all the deductions you're entitled to!

Smart Tip #49
Earned Income Credit is designed to help low-income workers by reducing their income tax.
As long as your income is below a certain amount you qualify for this credit. The earned income credits
alone can be as high as $6,500! Ask your tax preparer how to file for and get your tax credits!

Smart Tip #15
Do you have to file?
The IRS uses many variables to determine if you must file.

Think you might be due a refund? Then you definitely should file. That's the only way to get the refund or credits you're entitled to!

Ask your tax preparer how to file for and get your refund!

Smart Tip #81
Having a child has its tax benefits.
Not only can you claim your child as a dependent, you may also qualify for the child tax credit.
The child tax credit is worth $1,000 for each child you claim. If you have four children, the credit can cut
your tax bill by $4,000!

Smart Tip #53:
Did you know that you can claim child care expenses on your tax return?

If your child is 12 years old or younger you can deduct the fees from your federal return and you may be
entitled to a credit from your New York State return!

Ask your tax preparer how to file for and get your credit!

Smart Tip #28
Donating time or money to your favorite charity can be rewarding.
Your donation is deductible if the charity meets tax law criteria.
Keep in mind that you can't deduct your charitable contributions if you don't itemize deductions.
Ask your tax preparer how to file for and get your deductions!

Smart Tip #62
Audit is a word no one wants to hear, let alone think about.
However, having at tax professional by your side will make the situation less stressful.
A Smart Tax professional is available year round should you need us in the event of an audit.