who can do my taxes for me – Joseph T. Martin Income Tax Service

March 2021 – Update

There are only 5 more weeks left in the standard 2020-2021 Tax Season.

April 15, 2021 is the tax deadline this year. April 16, 2021 is the 57th anniversary of the first Gemini Space Mission–unrelated, but very cool.

I am still available to file your 2020 tax return remotely, over Zoom, FaceTime, the phone, or through the mail.

You can also drop your documents off with me in my secure outdoor drop box.

Remember you are not alone! I am also here for previous year returns, amended returns, or any other tax accountant issues you may have at this point, however complicated.

You can pay online. Venmo preferred. Paypal also accepted. You can also still pay by check.

Remember: Due to new IRS security regulations, I need a copy of your driver’s license to submit with your tax return. If you don’t have one, I can give you a list of alternative documents.

I look forward to working with you this year. Enjoy the lighter days and warmer season now upon us.

33627520581_39a17f0720_o This is a very different year and confusion surrounding taxes seems to be at an all-time high. I’m writing not only because tax season is on its way, but to tell you that I am here to help.

I am now accepting appointments in my home office for tax preparation.
Call: 845-986-6158 or email: joemartintax@gmail.com to schedule your appointment.

You can do your taxes via Facetime / email and pay online via Paypal.

You can also process with me by mail.

→$10 credit for using Facetime, email, or postal preparation.

→$10 credit to any client who refers new clients to my business.

As always, I’m also happy continue to meet with you in-person.

I am very grateful to all of you who have already referred your friends and family.

Speaking of family, my daughter, Emily, will be working with me again this year. She is a certified tax preparer and excited to start her 3rd year in the family business.

The return price varies depending on the service. This year the average charge for most returns will be $200.00 long form and $80.00 short form.

**Please remember that due to new IRS security regulations, you need to supply a copy of your driver’s license for me to submit with your tax return**

The 10 Most Outrageous Tax Deductions of 2017

6736180389_013f2b1826_z — Deducing your deductions

The folks over at Accounting Today have discovered some pretty interesting deductions. I would not recommend any of these. All of these deductions are taken from a survey given to the Minnesota Society of CPAs to find the wackiest deductions people have tried to get away with in the past few years.

Riding Lawnmower – A Real Estate agent claimed he needed this one–not sold.
Hunting Property – The owner of a sporting goods store misfired with this one.
Pets – People have tried to claim them as dependents, but no dogs allowed!
Pop-up camper – Someone tried to claim this as a construction trailer–tents don’t count!
Graduation Party – Congratulations, but not even though your business contacts may be present at your son or daughter’s event this is not a business expense. You get an F for file correctly!
Winter coat and snow blower – A crafty new Minnesotan tried to claim these as moving expenses after transplanting from sunnier climes.
Sturgis – Even if you wear your bike company t-shirt to the biggest ride of all, it’s still not a business expense, drive on.
Grandchild’s tuition– While it may feel a lot like charity your grandkid’s school bill is not a deduction.
Cosmetic enhancements– Nip, tuck those right off your forms because most trips to the salon, injectables, tanning and other beautification ops are generally not deductible, though many have tried.
Chainsaw donation – One client tried to write-off a chainsaw donation to a children’s hospital, clearly going for an incorrect deduction was the least of his missteps.