Brenda Smith, CPA

About Brenda Smith, CPA

Brenda Smith, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Rochester, New York and the surrounding region. With 32 years of professional experience, the firm of Smith & Associates handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.

As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the New York Board of Accountancy, Brenda Smith, CPA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.

Specialties

• Tax debt resolution
• Cryptocurrency reporting
• Gift tax returns (Form 709)
• Affordable Care Act compliance

Service area

Primary office in Rochester, NY (ZIP 10688). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on New York. Virtual consultations are offered for clients outside the immediate Rochester metro area.

How to verify this preparer

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