Services

Problems solved. Deadlines met.

James begins every engagement with a direct conversation about your facts, priorities, and the right scope of work—then he stays connected to the work that follows.

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James at work
01

Individuals & small businesses

Tax preparation

Federal and state tax return preparation organized around accurate reporting, efficient information gathering, and a clear explanation of the result.

  • Individual income tax returns
  • Business and owner returns
  • Multi-state considerations
  • Prior-year and amended filings
Discuss tax preparation
02

Decisions before deadlines

Tax planning

Scenario-based guidance designed to identify choices before deadlines arrive—from estimated payments and transaction timing to business and personal tax decisions.

  • Year-round projections
  • Estimated payment planning
  • Entity and compensation questions
  • Transaction timing scenarios
Plan ahead with James
03

Current, dependable records

Bookkeeping

Reconciliations, transaction review, close support, and financial reporting that keep your records current and give you a more dependable view of the business.

  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Transaction categorization
  • Closing and cleanup
  • Management-ready reports
Get the books in order
04

Owners making real decisions

Business advisory

Practical financial guidance for owners evaluating cash flow, growth, operations, and other consequential business decisions.

  • Cash-flow visibility
  • Performance conversations
  • Decision support
  • Coordination with legal and financial professionals
Talk through a decision
05

Notices, exams & collections

IRS representation

When authorized, James can communicate with the IRS, organize the response, and help you understand the available path forward.

  • Notice response
  • Examination support
  • Collection matters
  • Transcript and account review
Get help with the IRS
06

Limited assurance

Financial statement reviews

A review engagement provides limited assurance on financial statements under applicable professional standards and may fit businesses whose users need more confidence than a compilation provides.

  • Analytical procedures
  • Management inquiries
  • Financial statement presentation
  • Limited-assurance report
Ask about a review
07

Organized financial reporting

Financial statement compilations

Financial statements prepared from information supplied by management under applicable professional standards. A compilation does not provide assurance.

  • Management-provided information
  • Financial statement formatting
  • Disclosure options
  • Compilation report
Ask about a compilation
08

Fiduciaries & beneficiaries

Estate & trust tax

Fiduciary return preparation and tax guidance for estates and trusts, with coordination among attorneys, financial professionals, and fiduciaries when appropriate.

  • Form 1041 preparation
  • Fiduciary tax questions
  • Beneficiary reporting
  • Professional coordination
Discuss an estate or trust
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Talk directly with James

James doesn’t need you to diagnose it

Start with the situation. James will ask the next question.

Tell James what is happening, what is due, and what you want to accomplish. He will help identify the right kind of engagement.

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James is ready when you are

Bring James the situation. He’ll help define the next step.

James says: “Call me. If I miss you, shame on me—leave a message and I’ll get back to you personally.”

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