Freeport Tax Service, Inc. · Bellmore, NY

Long Island's family tax practice for more than 50 years.

Individual and business tax returns, payroll and sales tax filings, financial statements and year round advice, from Warren, Matt and Scott Gruberger in Bellmore.

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2584 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore, NY 11710 · Fax 516.868.9689

The Freeport Tax Service team outside the Bellmore office
Outside the office at 2584 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore.

Services

Returns, books and advice for households and businesses.

Bring us a single return or your whole financial picture.

Individuals and families

  • Individual income tax returnsFederal and New York State.
  • Estate tax returns
  • Fiduciary tax returnsIncome tax returns for trusts and estates.
  • Financial planning and consultationsAdvice on any and all financial aspects of your life.
  • IRS and state representationWe represent clients before the IRS and state tax agencies.

Businesses

  • Business tax returns
  • Payroll tax returns
  • Sales tax returns
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Small business consulting and accounting

Tax updates

What's new for your return.

The changes that matter most this season. Call us to see how they apply to you.

  • $16,100
    Standard deductionFor single filers. $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.
  • $40,400
    SALT deduction capFor itemizers. Phases down above $505,000 of income.
  • $2,200
    Child Tax CreditPer child under 17, with up to $1,700 refundable.
  • $1,000
    Charity without itemizing NewCash gifts to qualifying charities, $2,000 for joint filers.
  • $6,000
    Senior deductionExtra deduction at 65 and older, through 2028.
  • $25,000
    Tips and overtimeTips up to $25,000 and overtime up to $12,500 ($25,000 joint) stay deductible through 2028.
  • 50%
    Child and dependent care credit NewTop credit rate rises from 35%. Workplace care accounts can cover up to $7,500.
  • 0.5%
    If you itemize NewCharitable gifts count only above 0.5% of income, and the top bracket gets at most a 35% benefit.
  • $10,000
    Car loan interestOn a new, U.S. assembled vehicle for personal use, through 2028.
  • $24,500
    401(k) limitPlus $8,000 at 50 or older, or $11,250 at ages 60 to 63. The IRA limit is $7,500.
  • $1,000
    Trump Accounts NewFederal deposit for children born 2025 through 2028. Contributions up to $5,000 a year.
  • $15M
    Estate exemptionPer person. The annual gift exclusion stays at $19,000.
  • $2,000
    1099 threshold NewBusinesses issue 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC for payments of $2,000 or more, up from $600.
  • Ended
    Energy creditsHome energy and electric vehicle credits are gone for 2026.
  • Direct deposit
    RefundsThe IRS is phasing out paper refund checks.
  • Lower rates
    New York StateMiddle class rate cut begins, and the Empire State Child Credit rises to up to $1,000 per child under 4.
  • $40,000
    SALT deduction capUp from $10,000. Phases down above $500,000 of income.
  • $2,200
    Child Tax CreditPer qualifying child, up from $2,000.
  • $6,000
    Senior deductionFor 65 and older. It does not make Social Security tax free.
  • $12,500
    Overtime deduction$25,000 for joint filers. Phases out above $150,000 ($300,000 joint).
  • $25,000
    Tips deductionFor qualifying tips in certain occupations.
  • $10,000
    Car loan interestOn a new, U.S. assembled car. No need to itemize.
  • Ending
    Clean energy creditsMost Inflation Reduction Act credits ended in 2025.
  • 100%
    Bonus depreciationPermanently restored for most business assets.

Highlights only. Income limits apply, so call us before acting on any of these. Updated October 2026. Sources: IRS, IRS 2026 adjustments, New York State.

Our firm

Three Grubergers. One office on Sunrise Highway.

Freeport Tax started on Sunrise Highway more than 50 years ago and has been led by the Gruberger family since 1986.

Warren H. Gruberger at his desk

Warren H. Gruberger

Managing PartnerSince 1986

  • Oversees the firm's daily operations
  • Partner since 1980, alongside founder Bob Miller
  • Taught for twelve years in New York City public schools in the Bronx
  • Longtime coach and Commissioner of Syosset athletics
Matt Gruberger, CPA, at his desk

Matt Gruberger

CPALicensed in New York since 1998

  • Joined the firm in 1997 after about three years on Price Waterhouse's Manhattan audit team, focused on banking and insurance
  • Built the firm's financial planning service
  • Accounting degree, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Scott Gruberger, EA, at his desk

Scott Gruberger

EAPartner, IRS Enrolled Agent since 2003

  • With the firm since 2000
  • Tax returns, business accounting, and representation before the IRS and state agencies
  • Previously at Marks Paneth & Shron in audit, corporate and individual tax
  • B.S. in Business, accounting major, Miami University

Our history

  1. The start50+ years ago

    Bob Miller opens Freeport Tax on Sunrise Highway.

  2. Joins1974

    Warren moves to Syosset and works part time with Bob while teaching.

  3. Partner1980

    Bob offers Warren a partnership.

  4. Leads1986

    Bob retires and Warren becomes Managing Partner.

  5. CPA1997

    Matt joins after Price Waterhouse.

  6. Grows2000

    Scott joins and a second office opens in Massapequa.

  7. Home2010

    The firm buys its building at 2584 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore.

Resources

Useful links.

Forms, refunds and benefits, straight from the source.

Internal Revenue ServiceFederal forms, publications and tax guidance.irs.gov Where's My Refund?Check the status of your federal refund.irs.gov/refunds NYS Taxation and FinanceNew York State forms and information.tax.ny.gov NYS refund statusCheck the status of your New York refund.tax.ny.gov Social SecurityRetirement, Medicare, disability and survivor benefits.ssa.gov Small Business AdministrationLoans, loan guarantees and counseling for small businesses.sba.gov Department of CommerceTrade, business development and economic data.commerce.gov USA.govFederal services and information, formerly the Federal Citizen Information Center.usa.gov

Contact

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2584 Sunrise Highway
Bellmore, NY 11710