Bernadette M. Kendall
Partner, Senior Tax Advisor
“I’ve been a Hudson Valley resident for 17 Years and I live with my husband, son and cat in the Minisink area. After 11 years of experience in the industry, I decided to open HVTS with my business partner Shelley to further pursue my passion.”
Certifications & Affiliations
• Registered tax preparer - IRS & NYS (AFSP Record of Completion-Circular 230 Consent)
• Well versed in personal returns, business returns (self employed), corporations, farming income, and rental income returns
• Specializes in FDNY and NYPD returns
SHelley R. Byrne
Partner, Master Tax Advisor, E.A.
“I was born and raised in Middletown, New York where I currently reside with my husband of 43 years, Mark, and our cats. After a successful and enjoyable career as a riding instructor and horse trainer, I entered tax preparation where I have since been working for over 30 years. My business partner Bernadette and I decided to open the doors of HVTS after 11 successful years of working together.”
Certifications & Affiliations
• Registered tax preparer - IRS & NYS (AFSP Record of Completion-Circular 230 Consent)
• Enrolled Agent since 1997
• Handles simple to complex returns: Individual, Corporations, Partnership, Estates and Trusts
• Current in all educational requirements and dedicated to knowing the newest rules and regulation from both IRS and NYS
Anna M. Rushing
Partner, Senior Tax Advisor
“I’m a Hudson Valley local living in Middletown with my husband, John. I bring over 20 years of tax experience to the HVTS team, which includes 14 years of instructing an income tax course. In the past 5 years I have taken over 250 hours of continuing education to stay updated with ever changing tax laws.”
Certifications & Affiliations
• Registered tax preparer - IRS & NYS (AFSP Record of Completion-Circular 230 Consent)
• Well versed in personal returns, sole proprietors (self-employed), direct sellers, farming income and rental income