Tax Planning: Tax planning should be part of your overall business strategy. Our experience and access to the most current developments in the tax laws can help you minimize both your current and future tax liabilities.

Tax Preparation: Our tax preparation and research software enables us to accurately and efficiently prepare income and information returns for all types of entities, including individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and not-for-profit organizations. We can prepare tax returns for all 50 states and Puerto Rico. We can also assist you and or your company in identifying revenues subject to Hawaii General Excise Tax, determine the appropriate tax rate and prepare the monthly and annual tax returns in an efficient and timely manner.

Estate and Trust Tax Preparation: Effective 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. We can work with the executor and attorney to inventory the assets and liabilities of your estate and prepare the necessary federal and State estate tax returns

IRS Representation: During our years of experience dealing with the 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. We can represent you in tax audits, prepare offers in compromise and help you negotiate arrangements for the payment of delinquent taxes over a period of time.

International Taxation: Our 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. Employees are available who speak Chinese and Japanese for people who prefer to communicate in those languages.

Business Entity Selection: Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g., "S" corporation, sole proprietor, partnership, limited liability company, etc.) is a crucial decision that can have long-standing tax implications. We can assist you in evaluating the pros and cons of each entity type to help you determine the most advantageous form of business for your company.

Bankruptcy: Filing for bankruptcy is a serious and involved process with many legal and tax issues. Our firm is experienced with the complexities of the bankruptcy filing system and can assist you and your attorney through the process.

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