2009 TAX UPDATES:

First Time Homebuyer Credits - home purchased between April 9, 2008 - May 30, 2010.  Closing date determines which of three credit you will qualify for. Bring your closing statement.

Existing Homebuyer Credit - If you sold, after Nov, 9, 2009, the home that you lived in for 5 of the last 8 years, you may qualify for the credit.  Bring in your closing statement.

Standard Deduction for Sales Tax Paid on New Vehicles - If you don't itemize, you may claim a sales tax deduction for the sales tax paid on a new vehicle after Feb. 17 and before January 1, 2010.  Bring in your Vehicle Sales Contract.

Standard Deduction for Real Property Taxes - If you don't itemize, you may claim a real property tax deduction for the real property tax you paid.  Bring property tax receipts.

Education Credits - New credits are allowed. You can now claim your books. Bring in your 1098-T and receipts for books and materials required by the college.

Unemployment Benefits - First $2,400 received in 2009 is non-taxable.

Earned Income Credit -There will be additional paperwork to be completed in order to file for the Earned Income Credit.

*This is just a few of the tax law changes that are taking effect this tax season.

NEW PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. Cash
2. Check (current date, no posted dated)
3. Debit/Credit card ($3.00 additional fee applies)
4. Deducted from refund ($5-30 additional fee applies)