Queens County

CPA and tax services in Queens

Ryan Zuckerman, JD, CPA, works with Queens professionals, family business owners and homeowners on their tax returns and year-round planning. All meetings are held by phone or video.

Book a Call Call (516) 981-3763

Ryan Zuckerman, CPA, in Manhattan with the Empire State Building behind him

Tax help for Queens homeowners, families and businesses

Ryan's Queens clients include Manhattan commuters, owners of family businesses, healthcare and airport workers, and multi-generation households that own two-family homes. Many are juggling rental income, a business and support for parents or other relatives.

Ryan works with clients in Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills, Bayside, Flushing, Jackson Heights, Whitestone and across the borough.

Common situations in Queens

Two-family and multi-family homes

Rental income needs to be reported, expenses split between your unit and the rental unit, and depreciation taken on the rental part of the building.

Family businesses

Owners of family businesses need accurate books, the right entity setup and a clear plan for how owners and family members are paid.

Long Island City professionals

Newer residents in Long Island City often have equity compensation and bonuses that need planning before the year ends.

Supporting relatives

Claiming parents or other relatives as dependents has its own rules, and so does helping them with their own returns.

Services for clients in Queens

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 Queens residents

As a New York City resident, you pay city income tax of 3.078% to 3.876% on top of New York State and federal tax. There is no separate city return. The city tax is reported on your New York State resident return.

If you sell a home you have owned and lived in for years, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of the gain, or $500,000 for married couples, if you meet the ownership and use tests. Any part of the house you rented out or depreciated is handled differently, which matters for two-family owners.

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

Queens tax questions

I own a two-family house in Queens and rent one unit. What do I report?

You report the rent you collect and the expenses for the rental unit, including its share of mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance and repairs, plus depreciation on the rental part of the building. Ryan sets this up so your records are ready when you eventually sell.

Can you work with my family business?

Yes. Ryan prepares the business and owner returns, reviews how owners and family members are paid and plans estimated taxes so the business and the household stay in sync.

Do you work with clients in Queens?

Yes. Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. 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.