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Bronx Tax Professional Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

BRONX, NEW YORK – John Odocha of Extended Services Group, LLC, Bronx, New York celebrates 10 years of professional affiliation with the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), a professional association comprised of over 22,000 leading tax professionals who uphold a superior standard of ethics and professional excellence in the field of taxation.

Extended Services Group LLC is a trusted multi-service company committed to providing top-notch administrative solutions to individuals and small businesses in Bronx County and Westchester County. Their professional services include tax return preparation and filing, accounting and financial services, notary public services, mobile notary public and document signing services, marketing and small business consulting services, corporation and LLC filing, resume services, and document preparation assistance.

The company is a group of income tax experts with extensive industry experience. Their reputation for advanced customer service, accurate tax services, and fast tax deliveries has made them the go-to firm of people looking for top-quality tax and financial services in Bronx County and Westchester County.

Their efficient consultants offer full-service, year-round computerized individual and business income tax return preparation, filing, and financial services. It is their aim to legally maximize your tax refund and minimize your tax liability. Additionally, they also offer partnership, corporation, LLC, and state tax return filing services.

Their President/CEO, John Odocha, has more than 25 years of industry experience. He has a strong work ethic as well as passion and commitment to the art of customer-focused service, which the company reflects. They take pride in the quality of their services, and that has allowed them to thrive and grow into the company we are today. To learn more, visit Extended services Group, LLC websites at www.extendedservices.com and www.extendedservicesgroupllc.com for new updates.

NATP is the largest association dedicated to equipping tax professionals with the resources, connections and education they need to provide the highest level of service to their clients. NATP is comprised of over 23,000 leading tax professionals who believe in a superior standard of ethics and exemplify professional excellence. Members rely on NATP to deliver professional connections, content expertise and advocacy that provides them with the support they need to best serve their clients. The organization welcomes all tax professionals in their quest to continually meet the needs of the public, no matter where they are in their careers.

The NATP headquarters is located in Appleton, WI. To learn more, visit www.natptax.com.

Extended Services Group Adds New Services to Its Offering, Providing Bronx County Residents the Benefits of One-Stop Shopping Experience

To provide fresh stimulation, Extended Services Group has broadened its service offerings to strengthen its competitive advantage and provide Bronx County residents the benefits of one-stop shopping convenience.

To provide fresh stimulation and the benefits of a one-stop shopping experience to Bronx County residents, Extended Services Group has broadened its service offerings to strengthen its competitive advantage. Extended Services Group is the best choice when it comes to offering tax services, real estate sales, apartment rental, and administrative services in Bronx, NY. Extended Services Group has expanded to include a comprehensive line of special services. The firm is now offering Bronx County residents a one-stop shop for:

Tax Return Preparation & E- Filling Services
Real Estate & Apartment Rental Service
Notary Public and Document Signing Services
QuickBooks Pro-Advisor & Consulting Services
Fax & Copy-Color / B&W
Scan, Print, Email & Internet Access
Resume & Letters Writing
Documents & Forms Preparation Assistance
Mobile Notary Services

Extended Services Group has broadened its services offerings to provide Bronx County residents the benefits of a one-stop shopping experience so clients can stick with the firm to fill multiple needs rather than establishing a smattering of different relationships. The new service offering is in response to customer inputs and demands.

Extended Services Group has continued to build its competitive edge on customer-focused services by concentrating on customer satisfaction and quality results. Because of this commitment, individuals and small businesses in Bronx, NY, trust Extended Services Group with their tax and administrative services, real estate sales, and apartment rental needs.

“Our base of clients in Bronx NY and Metro NYC area has continued to grow and to serve them better, we decided to expand to include a comprehensive line of special services. That way, we can provide our clients in the Bronx, NY with greater convenience and easier solution to all their tax planning, real estate sales, apartment rental, and administrative service needs,” says founder John Odocha.

Extended Services Group has been serving clients across Bronx County, NY area from its former office since 2002. The firm offers a wide array of services, including tax services, notary public, mobile notary and document signing services, real estate sales and apartment rental services, small business consulting services, as well as documents and forms preparation assistance, and more. Founder John Odocha and his staff of professionals have the knowledge and experience to assist Bronx County residents with tax services, real estate sales, apartment rental, and administrative service needs.

Extended Services Group Opens New Office to Assist Bronx County Residents With Tax Planning and Administrative Solutions

With the filing season quickly approaching, it is important for taxpayers in Bronx, NY, to contact the tax professional Extended Services Group early for an appointment.

Individuals and small businesses in Bronx, NY area now have a new resource for planning ahead for their next tax filing deadlines. Extended Services Group, a tax preparation and filing firm based in Bronx, NY, has opened a new office at 753 Burke Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 to serve the needs of its growing client base. Extended Services Group offers a no-obligation consultation program, which enables potential clients to get to know the firm, discuss how the firm can help them, and review the related fees.

With the filing season quickly approaching, it is important that taxpayers contact the tax professional at Extended Services Group early to reserve a convenient time for an appointment. A taxpayer’s tax return can be done more accurately and in a shorter period of time if all of the information is available at the initial appointment, so being organized can help both the taxpayer and the tax preparer.

Start preparing early for the tax appointment by compiling a list of the documents expect to be received based on last year’s statements and this year’s activities. If a taxpayer is not sure of what documents are needed, call the tax preparer to discuss. As taxpayers start receiving tax documents in the mail (usually around the end of January), mark them off a list and put them in a tax folder with the list to stay organized.

If employed, include a W-2. If a taxpayer received income from interest, dividends, pensions, self-employment, government payments, or the sale of property, the taxpayer will receive a Form 1099. It is helpful to bring the actual statements to the appointment. Remember that not all forms will look alike; be sure to check the bottom of year-end statements that may be substitute 1099s. Also, don’t forget to include any Schedule K-1s received from a partnership, an S corporation, or an estate. If a taxpayer had any income not reported on the forms listed above, make a note for the tax preparer to include it.

If any stock was sold during the year, you will receive a 1099-B as described above that includes the gross proceeds. However, the price paid for the stock, the cost basis, may not be listed on the 1099-B. If the stock was received as a gift or inheritance, other means of determining the cost will be necessary. For every stock sold, include the basis for the tax professional to calculate the net gain/loss.

For homeowners, it is probable that deductions can be itemized. Each year, bring the property tax bill and the mortgage interest statement to the tax appointment. Medical expenses are deductible if they exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI). Prescription drugs, doctor, dental, hospital bills, medical insurance premiums, and the mileage to and from the doctor’s office enter into this category. Charitable contributions are a good source of deductions. Contributions can be cash, property, or out-of-pocket expenses paid to do volunteer work. Driving to and from the volunteer work, the actual cost of gas and oil can be taken or use the standard rate of 14 cents a mile. You need a receipt for any donation you claim.

This article contains general tax information for taxpayers and is not all-inclusive. Each tax situation may be different, so do not rely upon this information as a sole source of authority. Contact John Odocha at Extended Services Group for professional advice on a tax situation. John is a professional who keeps current on tax law changes as well as a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals. John can save you time and offer insight on how to use the tax breaks available to taxpayers. Visit http://www.extendedservices.com for contact information.

Our New and Updated Logo

We are excited to share with you our new and updated logo, which is part of the ongoing evolution of our company’s brand. We feel that this updated identity will better communicate the strength of our business and its service offerings to our clients.

The updated logo incorporates the familiar “swoosh” element, which has been a part of the company’s identity since its inception. We have now added colors and a creative design to fit our online and print presentations. This new logo design will be applied to the Extended Services Group family of subsidiaries, which include Extended Tax & Financial Services, Extended Notary & Document Signing Services, Extended Real Estate Services, Extended Document Services, Odocha Family Realty, and Extended Business Network International.

We Finally Settled in Our New Office

Come visit us! We can help you solve all your administrative service needs. Our office is fully automated and equipped with modern office machines that allow us to operate and serve you swiftly and effectively. Our full line of services includes:

Tax Return Preparation Services
Real Estate & Apartment Rental Services
Notary Public & Documents Signing Services
Fax & Copy – B&W
Scan, Print, Email & Internet Access
Resume & Letters Writing
Documents & Forms Preparation
Uncontested Divorce

We have the professional and educational knowledge to assist you with the services that you need.

We would love to see you!

Tell us about your services need.

Extended Services Group Opens New Office to Assist County Residents With Tax Planning

It’s never too early to think about tax planning. While personal and corporate tax deadlines may be a long way off, it pays to think about taxes now. There are many steps that can be taken to reduce a family’s or company’s tax burden, but they must be taken throughout the year.

Start preparing early for your tax appointment by compiling a list of the documents you expect to receive based on last year’s statements and this year’s activities. If you are not sure of what documents you may need, call your tax preparer to discuss. As you start receiving your documents in the mail (usually around the end of January), mark them off your list and put them in a tax folder with the list to stay organized.

If employed, you will need to include your W-2. If you received income from interest, dividends, pensions, self-employment, government payments, or the sale of property, you will receive a Form 1099. It is helpful to bring the actual statements to your appointment. Remember that not all forms will look alike; be sure to check the bottom of year-end statements that may be substitute 1099s. Also, don’t forget to include any Schedule K-1s you receive from a partnership, an S corporation, or an estate. If you had any income not reported on the forms listed above, make a note for your tax preparer to include it.

If you sold stock during the year, you will receive a 1099-B as described above that includes the gross proceeds. However, the price you paid for the stock, the cost basis, may not be listed on the 1099-B. If the stock was received as a gift or inheritance, other means of determining the cost will be necessary. For every stock you sold, you should include the basis for your tax professional to calculate the net gain/loss.

If you own a home, it is probable that you can itemize deductions. Each year, bring the property tax bill and the mortgage interest statement to your tax appointment. Medical expenses are deductible if they exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). Prescription drugs, doctor, dental, hospital bills, medical insurance premiums, and the mileage to and from the doctor’s office enter into this category. Charitable contributions are a good source of deductions. Contributions can be cash, property, or out-of-pocket expenses you paid to do volunteer work. If you drove to and from the volunteer work, you can take the actual cost of gas and oil or use the standard rate of 14 cents a mile. You need a receipt for any donation you claim.

Individuals and businesses in Bronx, NY, and metro NYC area now have a new resource for planning ahead for their next tax-filing deadline. Extended Services Group, tax preparation and filing firm based in Bronx, NY, has opened a new office at 753 Burke Avenue in the Bronx, NY10467 to serve the needs of its growing client base. Extended Services Group offers a no-obligation consultation program, which enables potential clients to get to know the firm, discuss how the firm can help them, and review the related fees.

Our base of clients in the Bronx, NY, and Metro NYC area have continued to grow, and to serve them better, we decided to open an office in the area. That way, we can provide our clients in the Bronx, NY, with greater convenience and easier face-to-face service, says founder John Odocha.

Extended Services Group Tax Preparation & Financial Service has been serving clients across Bronx, NY, and Metro NYC area from its former office location since 2007. The firm offers a wide array of services, including QuickBooks help, accounting and financial services, mobile notary and document signing services, real estate and apartment rental services, small business consulting services, as well as documents and forms preparation assistance, including fax, copy, scan, print services and more. Founder John Odocha and his staff of tax professionals have a combined 10 years of tax preparation and accounting experience.

Extended Services Group Moves Its Business to 753 Burke Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

On June 12, 2014, we succeeded in moving our business to a new location with even more space, systems, and technology that enable us to serve our clients better. Our new address is 753 Burke Avenue Bronx, NY 10467.

We are right between Holland and Wallace Avenue on Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY, with the bright green awning. Please note our new telephone number 347-346-4389 and fax number 347-346-4390.

We have enjoyed doing business with you and hope you will come to see us soon and get acquainted with our new location.

We will continue to offer the same friendly service at our new address at 753 Burke Avenue Bronx, NY, which allows us to offer an even larger selection of services that include:

Tax Services
Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
Real Estate Services
Notary Public and Mobile Notary Services
Small Business Consulting Services
LLC Formation
Fax
Copy – Color/B&W
Scan
Print
Email/Internet Access
Resume writing & Typing
Letters writing & Typing
Documents & Forms Preparation
Divorce

Online Marketing a Multi-Service Company

Wow! Marketing a multi-service company can be a bit costly in time and money, but it can be done with less time and money spent. I have been busy preparing our new multi-service website which was recently launched. Since launching our website, I have continued to add new content in an effort to provide a more friendly experience that encourages repeat visits. This seems to be an endless project as our goal is to make our website more functional, engaging, and appealing to our visitors.

Though we are not there yet; and more work needs to be done. So far, the website looks good, but no matter how good it looks, if our target audience is unable to find us online, it is as good as not having an online presence. We have to make this website work for us and produce the desired result.

To achieve this objective, we have put our comprehensive marketing plan full speed and have just launched a mobile website and added local search visibility and search engine optimization to our website. This strategy of marketing our company through websites with search engine optimization and listings in paid and free online directories is expected to give our company online visibility and high ranking in search results which will help us attract new clients and retain old customers.

Managing the online presence for a multi-service company can be a big task. Although it cost a little more, managing all online presence from one source makes it easy and convenient. Editing company listing is done once for all directories saving time. As a busy business owner, my time is valuable.

Extended Services Group is a multi-service company providing tax and financial services, real estate and apartment rental services, mobile notary public, document preparation assistance, small business consulting, and resume services, including fax, copy, scan, and print.

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