Long Island

CPA and tax services in Nassau County

Ryan Zuckerman, JD, CPA, works with Nassau County families, commuters and business owners on their New York tax returns and year-round planning. All meetings are held by phone or video.

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Ryan Zuckerman, CPA, on a Manhattan rooftop

Tax help for Nassau County families, commuters and owners

Many Nassau County residents commute into Manhattan on the LIRR, run businesses on Long Island or moved out from the city to raise a family. Living outside the five boroughs means no New York City income tax, but Nassau property taxes are high and planning still matters.

Ryan works with clients in Garden City, Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Massapequa, Long Beach and across the county.

Common situations in Nassau County

Moving out of the city

In the year you move from New York City to Nassau, city tax applies only to the part of the year you lived in the city.

Property taxes and the SALT deduction

The federal cap on deducting state and local taxes was raised starting in 2025, with a phase-down at higher incomes, so whether to itemize is worth checking each year.

Long Island business owners

Self-employed residents can owe the MCTMT, and the right entity structure can change how much self-employment tax you pay.

Commuters with equity pay

Working for a Manhattan employer from Nassau means New York State tax only on your wages, but RSUs and bonuses still need planning.

Services for clients in Nassau County

You don't have to pick a level. On your first call, Ryan recommends the service that fits your income, investments and goals. Each level includes everything in the one before it.

Tax Compliance

Federal and state income tax returns

FBAR and foreign asset reporting

A review of deductions and credits you can still claim

Filed accurately and on time

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Strategic Tax Planning

Everything in Tax Compliance

Planning meetings throughout the year

Tax projections for big decisions

Estimated tax payments calculated for you

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Private Tax Office

Everything in Tax Compliance and Strategic Tax Planning

Coordination with your estate planning attorney, financial advisor and other advisors

Oversight of family, trust, gift and estate tax matters

A single point of contact for your family's tax affairs

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Taxes for Nassau County residents

Nassau County residents do not pay New York City resident income tax, but they do file New York State returns. If you are self-employed and your net earnings from self-employment are over $50,000, you may owe the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) at 0.34%.

With high property taxes, the federal deduction for state and local taxes matters more here than in most places. The cap was raised starting in 2025 and phases down at higher incomes, so Ryan checks each year whether itemizing saves you more than the standard deduction.

Tax rules and rates change. Confirm the current rules with the tax department before you file, or ask Ryan on your first call.

Resources

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

MCTMT information from the New York State Tax Department

Book a call with Ryan: (516) 981-3763

Nassau County tax questions

Do I pay New York City tax if I live in Nassau and work in Manhattan?

No. New York City income tax applies only to city residents. You pay New York State and federal tax on your wages, but not city tax.

I moved from Queens to Nassau this year. What changes?

For the year of the move, you are a part-year New York City resident, so city tax applies only to income from the months you lived in the city. You remain a full-year New York State resident. Ryan splits your income between the two periods on your state return.

Do you work with clients in Nassau County?

Yes. Nassau County is on Long Island, next to Queens. Ryan works with clients there virtually by phone, video and secure document upload.

Do I need to meet in person?

No. Ryan's firm is fully virtual. You upload documents securely and meet with Ryan by phone or video. If you live in the New York metropolitan area and would like to meet in person once before becoming a client, Ryan is happy to meet for coffee or lunch.

How much do your services cost?

Each service is a fixed fee based on the work involved. Ryan goes over pricing on your first call, after he understands your situation.

Are you an attorney?

No. Ryan is a CPA and a law school graduate (JD). He is not a practicing attorney and does not give legal advice. For trust and estate matters, he works alongside your attorney.