Tax Planning & Compliance CT

 
We have extensive experience in the preparation of all types of tax returns, including returns for every state in the United States. We believe that tax preparation and planning is an ongoing process. We will represent you before the Internal Revenue Service or state taxing agency.  We have extensive experience with international taxes, including resident aliens, non-resident aliens and expatriates. We work closely with you throughout the year to ensure maximum effectiveness for all your tax needs. The following are examples of our tax engagements:   
  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT):  Annual reporting on Form 5227 and computation of distributions to income beneficiaries.
  • Corporate income taxes: Entity selection, Subchapter S &C filings & tax accounting
  • Contractor Accounting:  Contractors are faced with complex tax and accounting problems. We have experience in providing guidance to contracts in the following areas: (i) percentage of completion v. completed contract accounting; (ii) depreciation selection on equipment; (iii) providing bookkeeping that track expenses that must be charged to customers; (iv) independent contractor v. employee status; and (vi) accounting changes from cash to accrual basis.
  • Estate Taxation: Fiduciaries of estates are faced with complex tax problems regarding asset and income taxes that occur upon the death of a loved one. We have many years of experience in working with attorneys and fiduciaries in: (i) estate taxation including asset valuation; (ii) election of administration expenses against income tax or the assets of the Estate; and (iii) preparation of the final tax return of the decedent, the estate income tax return Form 706 and the trust income tax return Form 1041.
  • International taxes: Resident, non-resident aliens and expatriates  
  • IRS Audit Representation:  For audits, past due balances & Offers In Compromise
  • Non-profit filing: Application for Recognition of Exemption-Form 1023 & tax return of organization exempt from tax- Form 990 and appropriate state filings
  • Partnership income taxes:  Including family limited partnerships 
  • Payroll:  Quarterly and year-end tax forms
  • Pension Reporting Compliance:  Form 5500 and audit report, if required
  • Personal Income Taxes:  Resident & non-resident returns-includes all states
  • Private Foundations:  Assistance in setting up and preparation of 990PF and related annual reporting.
  • Real Estate Taxation:  We have in depth experience in dealing with complex problems facing real estate investors. This experience includes providing: (i) polices for the capitalization of repairs of properties; (ii) tax accounting for lease acquisition costs; (iii) passive loss tax treatment for real estate professionals; and (iv) structuring of real estate partnerships.
  • Required Minimum Distributions (RMD):  Computations of required minimum distribution from IRA and 401K plans in connection with estate planning or tax requirements and penalties.
  • Trust Income returns: Simple complex, and grantor trusts-Form 1041

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991 Post Road East, Fairfield County,  Westport  CT  06880  Tel(203)227-1414  Fax(203)227-4472

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