SMART TAX, LLC
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Smart Tax was founded in 2005 to fill a void in tax service options: strong customer service, and speed of return to under-serviced tax preparation customers. Smart Tax has grown from 1 location to now over 30 locations offering the same great service in communities nationwide. Built on knowledge, experience, training and years of hard work in financial planning, taxes, insurance, and more, Smart Tax continues to grow in size with new locations opening every year. Smart Tax is a tax preparation service offering a quick and hassle-free way for our clients to file their taxes each and every year. With access to up-to-date information, training, technologies, and a proprietary system. Smart Tax is always ready to serve their customers. We help individuals and businesses by taking away the burden of deciphering the ever-changing tax code. For businesses, we handle the everyday back office work, allowing the business owner to do what they do best, grow their business. We tailor our services to the specific needs of every client. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and help you with them. Why choose Smart Tax We are always looking for talented, capable, team players to contribute to the expansion of our fast growing Tax Preparation firm.Please email your resume to Smart Tax was founded in 2005 to fill a void in tax service options: strong customer service, and speed of return to under-serviced tax preparation customers. Smart Tax has grown from 1 location to now over 30 locations offering the same great service in communities nationwide. Built on knowledge, experience, training and years of hard work in financial planning, taxes, insurance, and more, Smart Tax continues to grow in size with new locations opening every year. Smart Tax is a tax preparation service offering a quick and hassle-free way for our clients to file their taxes each and every year. With access to up-to-date information, training, technologies, and a proprietary system. Smart Tax is always ready to serve their customers. We help individuals and businesses by taking away the burden of deciphering the ever-changing tax code. For businesses, we handle the everyday back office work, allowing the business owner to do what they do best, grow their business. We tailor our services to the specific needs of every client. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and help you with them. Despite that title, it has, in fact, been a relatively smooth first week of tax filing here at Smart Tax. nationwide clients have been streaming through our doors, and we’ve been enjoying our little mini-reunion with so many longtime friends. This habit of self-deception threatens our financial stability. Instead of spending $10, we spend $30. Instead of recognizing that we *want* that new shirt, car, or fine dinner at a restaurant, we lie to ourselves until we are convinced that, for one reason or another, we *need* that new shirt, car, or fine dinner. The massive credit crunch a decade ago can partly be blamed on a nation full of people who convinced themselves that a $800,000 home was necessary — even though a $350,000 home was more than sufficient. We must learn to live within our income … and this sometimes means that we must stop lying. So, I’ve compiled a short list of ideas on how to stop lying to ourselves, and to instead face the truth when making purchase decisions. A wise man said, “The four most caring words for those we love are, ‘We can’t afford it.'” Take some time with your spouse to set what I call a “What I can spend without having to ask my spouse if it’s okay” spending limit. Some spouses have decided that neither one of them is allowed to spend more than $100 at any given time without calling and asking the other one if it’s okay (this does not apply to groceries). Let me tell you right now, these limits have stopped many from making a lot of unnecessary purchases. Shopping or overspending is a habit that we have likely formed over years. Since our brains are programmed to react in a certain way in specific situations, any change is met by resistance. The existing habit is simply more comfortable and natural. To help change your behavior, replace the bad habit with another activity. For example, instead of going to a nationwide mall to pass time, go to a local park with a soccer ball and spend some time with family or friends. Start or re-start a hobby. Your new hobby might even be a low-cost home business in which you make money! you are making the purchase and the *actual* reason you are making the purchase are the same. Ask yourself, “Why am I really making this purchase?” Am I buying this dress for my wife because I love her and want to show my appreciation, or am I trying to prove to her and the world that I am a good provider? We lie to ourselves to cover our true motives. If the real reason you are making a purchase isn’t in line with your principles and budget, then don’t buy it. at Smart Tax realizes that you may not be used to seeing tax professionals talk like this. It’s not our intention to offend (We’re actually being very careful with my words–We’re tax professionals, after all). But we think you’ll agree that the times we’re currently facing require a little straight talk. You see, all tax professionals are not the same. From the “discount” chains (notice the quotes) to classic accounting firms, most fly through tax season in a disorganized mess–bleary-eyed and hopped-up on caffeine. It’s no wonder that they treat you like a number and lapse into excuses and tax-talk. (I told you that we would be blunt.)