H&R Block’s “Free Ez” advertising campaign has got a lot of taxpayers and tax preparers wondering, what is the Catch?  Bloomberg has summed up what the marketing gimmick is all about in an article.  Not many customers can actually file on form 1040EZ and they are also charging for the state returns that must also […]

Congratulations to T-Tax of Detroit, MI on winning our Tax Office Neon Sign contest.  Thanks to all offices that participated.  Honerable mentions go out to L&S Tax Services and Superior Housing.

Taxpayers who itemize on their federal tax returns will have to wait until at least mid-February to file. The delay is necessary because the IRS needs time to program its systems to accommodate tax breaks included in a compromise tax bill President Obama signed.  To view the full story from the IRS click: http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2010-12-23-tax-delay_N.htm

NY tax return preparers are required to register with the state annually.  The link for this registration is below.  Please be sure to register for this state certificate before the start of the tax season.  Once registered you will receive a New York Tax Preparer Registration Identification Number (NYTPRIN).  This number must be entered all […]

The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.  Be aware, these figures are for the coming year, not for taxes being filed next month!  Rates for 2010 were $.50/mile for business purposes. Beginning on […]