The Accountants Group, Inc.
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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.

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  • Quicken & QuickBooks Consulting
  • Employee Benefit Plans
  • Other Services
  • Accounting Services
  • Bookkeeping/Write-Up
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial Forecasts & Projections
  • Tax Services
  • Tax Planning & Preparation
  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Preparation
  • IRS Representation
  • Payroll Services
  • Sales Tax Services
  • Estate & Trust Tax Preparation
  • Consulting Services
  • Accounting Software Selection & Implementation
  • Business Valuations
  • Buying & Selling a Business
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Consulting
  • Pension & Profit Sharing Plans
  • Investment Review
  • Business Entity Selection

    Quicken & QuickBooks Consulting
    We highly recommend Quicken & QuickBooks to our clients. Our staff are all proficient in both programs and able to provide complete support for all your needs.

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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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    Other Services
    Due 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

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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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    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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    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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    Tax Services
    We 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

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    Tax Planning & Preparation
    Tax 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.

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    Tax Planning
    Tax planning is an essential element of the tax preparation process. 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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    Payroll Services
    As a business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. Our firm can also help you develop a payroll system and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner.

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    Sales Tax Services
    Many of our clients are responsible for collecting and submitting sales taxes in many different vicinities. We can assist your company in the compilation of information and preparation of sales tax returns in an efficient and timely manner.

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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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    Consulting Services
    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. The following 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

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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 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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    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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    Financial Planning
    A 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.

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    Retirement Planning
    Successful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will ensure 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. 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.

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    Investment Review
    As 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.

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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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