Akiva Spitzer, CPA

Tax preparation, payroll and business financing are the services of Akiva Spitzer, CPA, a full-service accounting firm trading under the Akiva Spitzer CPA P.C. name. It serves small and medium-sized businesses, along with business owners, executives and independent professionals. The firm presents itself as a practice that combines personal service with technical expertise, and says its staff are committed to their clients' success.

Tax preparation and planning for every entity type

The firm invests in computerized tax preparation and research software, which it says lets it prepare returns accurately and efficiently for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates and not-for-profit organizations. Its planning work guides clients through the choices involved in filing and preparing returns, with strategies intended to reduce tax liabilities, improve cash flow and keep clients on track toward their financial goals. The firm says it looks for every deduction and credit a client is entitled to, so the client does not have to work through complicated tax rules alone.

Payroll and sales tax compliance

Payroll services are designed to cut the administrative time a business spends on pay. The firm develops and sets up a computerized payroll system that makes processing, timely payment and preparation of payroll tax returns easier. Sales tax is prepared monthly, quarterly or annually, with advice on compliance when a business sells across several states and local jurisdictions.

Financing and representation before tax authorities

Because the firm has affiliations with major banks, it says it can match a company's needs with a suitable financing source, including lines of credit and working capital loans tailored to the business. Where a client faces an audit, the firm acts for it in dealings with federal and state agencies, drawing on its experience with tax authorities. It says it will answer the questions the IRS asks during an audit, on the client's behalf, so that the owner is not left to handle the process alone.