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Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison. Below we have listed the services that we offer to our clients along with a brief description. As the list below is by no means all-inclusive, please feel free to inquire about a service if you do not see it listed. If it is not a service we provide, we would be more than happy to refer you to a qualified professional.
Consulting Services
Financial Planning and Financial AdvisorA properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, we can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and strengthen your financial security. Retirement PlanningSuccessful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will ensure financial independence during your working years and through your retirement years. Estate PlanningEffective estate planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. Investment Review & PlanningAs you develop your investment strategy, we will act as your sounding board. We can help you and your investment advisor build an investment portfolio that takes into consideration the impact of taxes and produces a favorable after-tax return. Pension & Profit Sharing PlansQualified retirement plans (e.g. defined-contribution or defined benefit plans, Keoghs, SEPs…) can provide significant tax advantages for closely held businesses and self-employed individuals. Our qualified staff can assist you in evaluating the type of pension plan that will best serve the retirement needs of you and your employees. Business ConsultingWe gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. Computer ConsultingWhether you are contemplating the addition of new computer hardware or overhauling your network, our experienced staff can assist you with many of the difficult decisions that must be made when designing your business' computer systems. Consulting ServicesWe gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. Follows is just a few of the areas in which we provide consulting services:
*Accounting software selection and implementation *Type of entity selection *Business valuations *Buying/selling a business *Computer systems *Financial & retirement decisions *Estate, trust & gift planning Tax Services
Tax PlanningTax planning is an essential element of the tax preparation process. By making tax planning part of your overall individual or business strategy, you can use our experience and access to the most current new developments in the tax laws to minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. Tax PreparationOur significant investment in computerized tax preparation and research software enables us to accurately and efficiently prepare returns for various types of entities including individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and not-for-profit organizations. Tax ServicesWe prefer to take a proactive vs. reactive approach to tax services. By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we are in a position to identify key tax planning opportunities that minimize both your current and future tax liabilities. We provide our individual and business clients with the taxation expertise and knowledge that they deserve throughout the year. Tax services offered include but are not limited to:
*Tax planning & return preparation - Individuals - Corporations - Partnerships - LLCs/LLPs - Estates, trusts & gift - Not-for-profit organizations *Taxing authority representation *Divorce and support issues *Tax effects of buying/selling a business Tax Planning & PreparationTax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our successful individual and business clients. Whether you are an individual or a multi-tiered partnership, our experienced staff can develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws and legislation. Estate & Trust Tax PreparationEffective estate and gift planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order. IRS RepresentationDuring our years of experience dealing with many taxing authorities, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure our clients they are being properly represented before the various federal and state tax agencies. International TaxationOur experience with the taxation of U.S residents working abroad and foreign citizens working in the U.S. has provided us with an extensive base of knowledge in the area of international taxation. Accounting Services
Budgeting and Cash Flow PlanningBudgeting and cash flow planning lies at the foundation of every financial plan. Different from what you may believe, budgeting isn’t all about restricting what you spend money on and cutting out all the fun in your life. It really about understanding how much money you have, where it goes, and then planning how to best allocate those funds to reach your financial goals. Budget/cash flow planning is the first and most important step you can take towards putting your money to work for you to meet your financial goals. Budgeting and cash flow planning gives you a strong sense of being in control of your money and can help you reach your financial goals. Financial Forecasts & ProjectionsForecasting is a necessity when trying to effectively manage and lead a business to profitability. From simple projections to complex financial modeling, our experienced staff can assist you in achieving your company's financial goals. Accounting ServicesProviding financial information to our clients in a timely and accurate manner is a commitment that we feel can not be compromised. Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis. Our firm provides a full range of cost effective accounting services including the following:
*General ledger & financial statement preparation
*Bookkeeping (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)
*Accounting system setup for new businesses
*Computerized payroll services
*Business tax return preparation (Sales & Use/Business Property)
*Personal financial statements
*Litigation support Bookkeeping/Write-UpMeaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis and are the foundation of a successful business. Our qualified staff can assist you with the day-to-day tasks associated with bookkeeping. Other Services
Other ServicesDue to our diverse client base, we encounter a wide array of financial and tax issues. As a result, we have gained valuable experience over the years in numerous specialized areas, many of which are listed below. We feel our ability to provide such a variety of services reflects our versatility and competency, as well as our dedication to quality client service.
*Mergers & acquisitions *Asset protection *Investment review *Bankruptcies *Litigation support *Cash flow forecasting *Employee benefit plans *Expert witness services *Internet commerce Miscellaneous
Financial Planning & Financial AdvisorA properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, I can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals, strengthen your financial security and reach your financial goals. It is about your financial future. Proper implementation of a financial plan and periodic professional reviews are crucial to reaching your financial goals. Divorce PlanningSeparation and divorce create the need for a wide variety of financial analyses and decisions: cash flow planning, budgeting, income taxes, valuing assets such as homes and pension plans, and evaluating current income and future earning capacity, dividing marital property and establishing alimony and child support payments. Though not all-inclusive, the following list indicates the range of services we can provide in divorce planning: Evaluating the relative tax and financial implications of alternative settlement options. Working with your attorney to develop proposed settlement arrangements. Working as a liaison with other professionals. Supplementing your understanding of the financial implications of divorce and financial situation after final settlement. |