Fill out the form - a quick 60 second intake to get started securely.

3-step filing

Schedule an appointment with a tax pro for expert guidance

Upload documents to the secure portal (we guide the rest)

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Individual Tax Preparation: Fast, Secure, Local.

Federal + NY e-file with a secure client portal powered by Canopy. Same-week turnaround on complete files.

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W-2, 1099, students, first-time homeowners

W-2, 1099, students, first-time homeowners
Rentals and investments (Schedules C/E, K-1)
Portal-only for documents; no email attachments

Portal-only for documents; no email attachments

Rentals and investments (Schedules C/E, K-1)

Transparent pricing

Ranges reflect typical Long Island returns. Final price depends on forms and complexity.

$179–$259

W-2 Essentials

1040 + NY

Up to 3 W-2s

Standard deductions

Add-ons: extra states, K-1s, prior-year fixes. We quote before work begins.

$289–$449

Side-Income / 1099

Schedule C or multiple 1099s

Home office, mileage, supplies

$399–$749

Rentals & Investments

Schedule E (1–3 properties)

1099-DIV/INT, brokerage statements

How it works

Start in 60 seconds

Fill the short intake. We create your account and send a portal invite.

Upload & sign

Upload ID and last year’s return. Complete the organizer. E-sign engagement.

Review & e-file

Review your draft, e-sign 8879, pay, and we e-file. Filed copy + code in the portal.

Document checklist

Gather these documents before starting. Upload everything securely through the portal.

Photo ID and SSNs for all filers/dependents
W-2s, 1099-NEC/MISC/K, 1099-INT/DIV/B
1098-T (tuition), 1098 (mortgage interest)
Childcare provider statement with EIN
Rent or property tax receipts; closing disclosures
Brokerage annual statement; crypto gain/loss report

Not sure what you need? Start the intake anyway. We'll guide you through exactly which documents apply to your situation.

Questions we'll ask

Our smart intake form adapts based on your answers. Answer what applies, skip what doesn't.

Address, dependents, filing status

Job changes, unemployment, or side income

Education, childcare, retirement contributions

Home purchase/sale, rentals, investments

Schedule an Appointment

Takes 60 seconds

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Bank-level security, zero hassle

Your secure portal is the heart of our service. No more email attachments or wondering if your data is safe.

256-bit encryption

Same security banks use. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

E-signature built-in

Sign engagement letters and form 8879 right in the portal. No printing.

Year-round access

Your portal stays active. Download past returns anytime you need them.

Already a client?

Skip the intake and access your secure portal directly to upload documents or download past returns.

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What our clients say

Real feedback from Long Island families and professionals

The team at Evening start have been great to work with and have helped me get my finances for my small business on track. They've also saved me thousands of dollars. Their service has paid for itself.

Thompson Real Estate

I have been using them for 4-5 years no problems. Very attentive and helpful

Robert Brockway

Been using Evening Star for 5 years.... Very professional and a pleasure to do business with. :-)

Paul Zick

I have been using them for 4-5 years no problems. Very attentive and helpful

Robert Brockway

New business tax consulting, Income tax return filing, Business tax services, Payroll support, Accounting services!

Alex

Very helpful and knowledgeable.

JAMES SHORT