Income Tax Preparation by Danielle

01/20/2026

📣 Tax Season 2025 Is Here! 📣

I’m officially taking appointments for the 2025 tax season and ready to help you file with confidence.

This year comes with new tax rules and changes, and I’m here to answer your questions and make sure you get every credit and deduction you qualify for.

Give me a call or send me a text to book an appointment or coordinate sending your documents.

Send a message to learn more

03/22/2024

The video below explains what you should do if you owe the IRS but can't pay the balance in full.

If you owe taxes but can’t pay them in full by the IRS deadline, still file your tax return. Find out more by visiting www.irs.gov/payments. ...

01/06/2024

Happy New Year! 🎉 It's almost tax time 😲 Reach out to coordinate getting your 2023 tax return completed!

11/14/2023

Have questions about Clean Vehicle Credits or Home Energy Credits? Take a look at the information provided by the IRS and reach out to me with any questions.

The IRS is working on implementing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This major legislation will affect individuals, businesses, tax exempt and government entities. Many of the provisions pertain to clean energy credits that may be available for individual taxpayers, business, corporations and ma...

09/03/2023

IRS Tax Tip
Issue Number: Tax Tip 2023-104
Educator Expense Deduction helps teachers cut classroom costs

Teachers often buy classroom supplies with their own money. The Educator Expense Deduction helps them get some of that money back. Eligible teachers and administrators can deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They can claim this deduction only for expenses that weren't reimbursed by their employer, a grant or other sources.

Who is an eligible educator
The taxpayer must be a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide. They must also work at least 900 hours a school year in a school that provides elementary or secondary education as determined under state law.

Things to know about this deduction
Educators can deduct up to $300 of trade or business expenses that weren't reimbursed. If two married educators are filing a joint return, the limit rises to $600. These taxpayers can’t deduct more than $300 each.

Qualified expenses are amounts the taxpayer paid themselves during the tax year.

Here are some of the expenses an educator can deduct

Professional development course fees.
Books and supplies.
COVID-19 protective items to stop the spread of the disease in the classroom.
Computer equipment, including related software and services.
Other equipment and materials used in the classroom.

02/13/2023

Tax Season has begun. File early and electronically and you can expect your refund in 21 days or less.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-year #:~:text=Most%20refunds%20issued%20in%20less,issues%20with%20their%20tax%20return.

IR-2023-05, January 12, 2023 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, January 23, 2023, as the beginning of the nation's 2023 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2022 tax year returns.

02/03/2023

The benefits of having a tax refund direct deposited.

Tax Tip 2023-13, February 2, 2023 — Receiving a tax refund is happy news to any taxpayer; getting it quickly is even better. Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive a tax refund. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file when they are ready and choose direct deposit to receive a...

11/27/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9yRuyXt9vQ

Beware of scammers! Check out this video by the IRS regarding gift cards. And remember not to give any information to someone who calls you and claims to be from the IRS. Reach out to me with any questions.

Find out how to avoid becoming a victim of a gift card scam. For more information, go to https://www.irs.gov/scams. us:Twitter – https://t...

02/10/2022

Charitable contributions - but what if I don't itemize?

COVID Tax Tip 2020-170, December 14, 2020

02/10/2022

Tax Season has officially begun! Please reach out to me for an appointment. Don't forget this year you have to report the amount of the 3rd stimulus payment you received and look out for a statement from the IRS reporting the Advance Child Tax Credit amounts you received in 2021.

09/23/2021

Hi everyone!!! It's almost the last quarter of 2021, so I wanted to send out a little advice! Use this last 3 months of the year to make qualified cash donations to your favorite charities.
Many folks lost the ability to claim a deduction for cash donations when the standard deduction increased, HOWEVER, for 2021, individuals, including married individuals filing separate returns, can claim a deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made to qualifying charities even if you don't itemize. The maximum deduction is increased to $600 for married individuals filing joint returns.
When you make a donation, keep a copy of the receipt, check number, etc. If you received confirmation of your donation via email, make a separate "tax" or "donation" folder so you remember to include them when you file your taxes.