Tax Advisor Sought for Education Related Advice

[tenshikurai9.livejournal.com]

So I'm currently in a situation where I might be able to make the finances fall-in place and go to school at Landmark College in VT this Fall. Since they specialize in students with learning disablities, their web site says you can sometimes get a medical deduction as a special education expense and to consult your tax advisor.

I don't have a tax advisor.

So since I have no freaking clue as to how to even start the search process, I'm asking all you snarkers at home for advice. If you have specific advisors for me to check-out, you need to know I don't drive. If someone's particularly kick-ass, I will take the extra time to commuter rail and Regional Transit Authority out to someone.

Especially since the advisor's advice might help me avoid this from being a true statement: College: the fling that lasts 2, 4, 5 years, but costs you a lifetime.

http://www.landmark.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/making-landmark-affordable/

ETA Landmark link.

Comments

[smammy]

Diane O'Brien

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

I've had good experiences with Paragon -- http://www.paragonfeeonly.com/ -- ("fee only" means you pay them directly for consultations about money; they don't work on commission by selling you products). They're not in Davis, but they're near the T (Newton Highlands stop on the green line).

They can probably help you understand your financial aid offer letter, too -- be sure you know about the differences between federal and private loans, and have a good feel for what the monthly payment will be when you enter repayment.

Also: Congratulations, and good luck!

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

I like John Costello -- http://www.insurejmc.com/