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Meet Your Tax Strategist
Denise Smith
Founder & Lead Tax Strategist
Denise Smith is a nationally recognized tax professional and financial educator featured in NBC News, Alpha Magazines, The Source Magazine, CEO Weekly, New York Weekly, and NYC Journal.
She built Tax Service Live to make taxes simple, strategic, and empowering — helping clients maximize refunds, understand their finances, and create long-term confidence.
Denise is the visionary Founder and Lead Tax Strategist of Tax Service Live, a trusted, luxury financial services company dedicated to helping individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses keep more of what they earn. With years of industry experience and multiple national media features, Denise has become known for her ability to simplify taxes, break down financial literacy, and empower everyday people to build lasting wealth.
At Tax Service Live, Denise oversees the full client experience — ensuring every return is accurate, compliant, and strategically prepared to maximize refunds and minimize liabilities. She personally develops the firm’s tax strategies, trains new tax professionals through the Tax Service Live Academy, and creates education resources to help clients understand their money, their business structure, and their long-term financial opportunities.
As a consumer, you’ll experience Denise’s expertise through:
- Clear, stress-free tax preparation
- Personalized financial guidance tailored to your lifestyle and goals
- Professional support for business owners who need reliable structure and tax strategy
- Transparent communication throughout your entire tax process
- A commitment to helping you build wealth — not just file a return
Denise’s mission is simple:
To give you the tools, knowledge, and support to take control of your finances and keep more of what you work hard to earn.
Whether you're a single parent, a first-time filer, an entrepreneur, or a business owner, Denise ensures that every client is treated with care, accuracy, and the highest level of professionalism.
Why Choose Us?
Customer Trust and Value!
Why Clients Choose Tax Service Live
✔ Accuracy & Compliance
Your return is prepared with precision, attention to detail, and federal compliance at every step.
✔ Maximized Refunds
We analyze every possible credit, deduction, and tax benefit you qualify for.
✔ Financial Education
We explain your numbers in simple terms so you understand your money — not just file it.
✔ Business Expertise
From new entrepreneurs to established companies, we guide you through smart tax strategy and proper structure.
✔ Personalized Service
We don’t use templates or shortcuts. Every client receives a personalized experience tailored to their needs.
✔ Community-Focused
We offer special discounts for single mothers with dependents because we believe in giving families the support they deserve.