1040Man: Shirley's Go-To Tax Preparer and Accounting Expert

A familiar presence on Montauk Highway in Shirley for over two decades, 1040Man is the go-to tax preparation and accounting expert for thousands of residents and businesses.

The prolific number cruncher is Richard Ziegler, a former IRS examiner who prides himself in serving his clients on a one-to-one basis. “I don’t just do your taxes and disappear like some of the big chains,” the 1040Man said. “I’m open all year round, a phone call away, for whatever my clients need.”

Named for the IRS form used to file tax returns, 1040Man goes way beyond helping people meet their tax deadlines. “I take care of personal and corporate taxes, amended returns, accounting, sales tax, employment issues, and bookkeeping; l help people set up their businesses and make sure everything is in order,” he said.

The Army veteran and former reservist has formed a bond with his customers that goes back many years. “People come back year after year because they know everything will be done correctly, and I’ll stand behind them. I consider them part of the 1040Man family,” Ziegler said.

“Rich and his office are very professional, honest, and trustworthy,” said one long-time client and friend. “We have been going to Rich for many years and always feel taken care of. If you don’t have a tax place or need a new one, you need to go to the 1040Man.”

Rich and his staff serve clients throughout Long Island and New York, including many in every state that has income taxes. He’s a great asset to business owners and those who are self-employed, as well as property owners and real estate professionals. He’s in tune with changes in the tax laws, even Cryptocurrency. The 1040Man knows C Corps, S Corps, and Schedules D and E like he knows the alphabet.

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“I don’t think taxes should be done by some stranger or over the phone or the Internet,” the 1040Man said. “I don’t think it’s safe. There is a lot of sensitive information involved, and hackers and scammers have become very sophisticated. We must be very careful about identity theft. It’s best that you sit down face-to-face with someone you know and trust.”

The 1040Man staff is easy to work with and can handle paperwork by mail, fax, or secure email, a convenient feature for clients who can’t come into the office or are not in the area.

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The 1040Man building is located at 944 Montauk Highway in Shirley, and he can be reached, naturally, at 631-293-1040. New clients are welcome, but with the April 15 tax deadline coming soon, they’re urged to schedule an appointment right away. Visit his website at www.1040man.com.

“It’s been an honor and a pleasure serving the people of my community for so long,” Ziegler said. “I’ve made many friends and strive to make the subject of taxes much easier for people to handle.”