Hi everyone,

The first day of e-filing is January 16th. I will be available for evening appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays again this year for those who can't make it during the day or Saturdays. If the scheduled times don't work for you, let me know. I'll try to accommodate your need for a different time if at all possible. If you have any questions and can’t reach me by phone, feel free to drop me an email at debbie@unisontaxes.com Many times I do not have time to call you back right away during the day and I don’t like to infringe upon your family time at night so an email may be a more effective way for you to get a quicker response.

There are the usual increases in the standard deduction and individual exemptions amounts again this year but there is a major change for those of you homeowners who previously were not able to use your property taxes because it was more beneficial for you to take the standard vs. itemizing. This year for the first time, you can claim a portion of your property taxes, even though you are taking the standard deduction, so be sure to let me know how much you've paid for any 2008 real estate taxes! Also be sure to let me know how much you received back from the "Economic Stimulus" last year. You may be able to qualify for it this year if you did not last year or if it had been reduced last year.

Once again this year, Teri Osborn will be working out of the Unison Tax office with her clients. If any of you want to make an appointment, let us know.

If you’re looking to check on your tax return status with the IRS or NYS, go to the following links:

For the IRS: https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp

And for NYS: https://www7.nystax.gov/PRIS/prisHome


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