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| Save time and money by preparing and filing your federal and state individual income tax returns online! If you have questions or if you want us to assist you in completing your return(s), go to the "Ask a Professional" link located in the TOOLS area of the CompeteTax web site. Click the CompleteTax button above for more information. |
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| State and Local Taxation |
| Many of our clients conduct business and hold investments in many different states and other local taxing jurisdictions. We can assist your company in the compilation of information and preparation of state income tax and franchise returns in an efficient and timely manner. |
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| Litigation Support |
| Litigation support involves the quantification of economic damages pursuant to existing or pending litigation using accounting and auditing techniques. We have experienced competent staff who can compile information efficiently to assist in the calculation and documentation of any potential economic loss or damages. |
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| Employee Benefit Plans |
| The accounting and tax issues involved with employer-provided benefit plans can be overwhelming. We can assist with the development, implementation and administration of your employee benefit plan. |
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| Expert Witness Services |
| Pending or existing litigation can result in the need for a qualified professional to present his/her opinion to support or oppose evidence submitted to the court. Our level of competence allows us the opportunity to function as expert witnesses in such cases. |
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| Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Finding the right business partner for your company can be a difficult task. We can assist you in the merger or acquisition process by assessing such critical elements as tax considerations; product/service compatibility; competitive tactics and position; financial impact; and cash flow considerations. |
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| Accounting Services |
| Providing 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
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| Audit Services |
| We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. In an audit we express our opinion on the fairness with which financial statements present, in all materialrespects, financial position results of operations and cash flows in conformance with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America. |
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| Reviews & Compilations |
| We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. We provide financial reporting on two levels of assurance:
*Review - some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance
*Compilation - based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use. |
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| Bookkeeping/Write-Up |
| Meaningful, 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. |
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| Forensic Accounting |
| We use accounting and auditing skills to provide an analysis of financial records in conjunction with dispute resolutions, as well as fraud and theft investigation. Our damage measurement methods can determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices. |
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| Financial Statements |
| We can assist you in the preparation of your financial statements in accordance with professional standards, but express no opinion or any other form of assurance on the underlying information included in them. The financial statements produced can be a useful tool for management for making financial decisions. |
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| Financial Forecasts & Projections |
| Forecasting 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. |
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| Cash Flow & Budgeting Analysis |
| A business can be profitable and still run into trouble due to cash flow issues. We can assist you forecasting and evaluateing your company's financial condition and estimateing financing requirements. |
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| Tax Services |
| By keeping current on new tax laws and legislation, we are in a position to respond to your questions regarding key tax planning opportunities that potentially 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. |
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| Tax Planning |
| Tax planning is an essential element of business planning. By making tax planning part of your overall 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. |
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| Tax Preparation |
| Our 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. |
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| IRS Representation |
| During 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. |
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| International Taxation |
| Our association with the McGladrey Network and our experience with the taxation of U.S residents working abroad and U.S companies with overseas operations has provided us with an extensive base of knowledge in the area of international taxation. |
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| Payroll Services |
| As a business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can prepare your payroll or we can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. Our firm can also prepare all necessary payroll tax returns. |
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| Estate & 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. |
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| Accounting Software Selection & Implementation |
| With the number of computerized accounting software packages available for small businesses and individuals growing every day, selecting one that is right for you has become increasingly difficult. As accounting professionals, we are exposed to most programs through trade journals and actual use. Our experienced staff can help you choose and implement the system that best fits your needs. |
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| Business Succession Planning |
| Effective coordination of the transition of your business to your successors is critical to ensure its continued success once you decide to remove yourself from the company's day to day operations. With a solid background in tax and other financial matters, we are fully qualified to address the complex issues of business continuation and can assist you in developing a strategically sound plan. |
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| Business Valuations |
| Whether you are thinking of buying a new business or in the midst of a difficult divorce, the amount attached to the value of your business is important. We can provide useful and objective analysis to assist you in the valuation of any business in which you have an interest. |
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| Buying & Selling a Business |
| Structuring the purchase or sale of a business properly is a critical step in the process of buying or selling a business. Our competent staff has experience to guide you through the acquisition/disposition process by addressing such issues as cash flow analysis and tax considerations. |
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| Computer Consulting |
| Whether 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. |
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| Fraud Prevention & Detection |
| We use accounting and auditing skills to provide an analysis of financial records in conjunction with fraud and theft investigation. Our damage measurement methods can determine the extent of financial loss and illegal accounting practices. |
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| Estate Planning |
| Effective 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. |
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| Retirement Planning |
| Successful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will enhance your financial independence during your working years and through your retirement years. |
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| Business Consulting |
| We 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. |
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| Pension & Profit Sharing Plans |
| Qualified retirement plans (e.g. 401(k) 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 and profit plans that will best serve the retirement needs of you and your employees. |
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| Debt & Financing Services |
| Debt management and the evaluation of financing options are issues that an experienced professional deals with every day. Let us use our experience to assist you in securing financing for your personal or business needs or consolidating your current debt to a more manageable level. |
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| Business Entity Selection |
| Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g. "S" corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company…) is a crucial decision that can have longstanding tax implications, positive or negative. 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. |
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