KeyPoint Consulting LLC

Bernice Asirifi, MST, EA is an accomplished Taxation and Accounting professional with degrees from Rutgers University School of Business (BS, Accounting) and Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business (MS, Taxation)

​With over 15 years of experience and education in her field, Bernice provided services to top companies including, Verizon Communications-Telecom; H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, LP-Clothing Retailer; Cushman & Wakefield Inc

• Commercial Real Estate; Time Inc -Media and Communication, and WeWork-Shared Workspaces She is also a former faculty at Essex County College where she taught Accounting and Individual Income Taxation

Tax Preparation and Planning

Effective tax preparation and planning can help minimize your future tax liability Tax planning is essential to helping you successfully reduce your tax liabilities In addition to ensuring that your returns are compliant, we also can suggest tax-saving strategies that will maximize your after-tax income

IRS/State Audits and Inquiries

A tax audit is the IRS or state tax authority double-checking your reporting to make sure there are no discrepancies in your return Nothing is inherently problematic about a tax audit but it is always good to have a professional represent you during the evaluation

Tax advisors are experts in tax law, planning, and compliance A tax advisor typically expands on the role of a tax preparer While tax advisors prepare tax returns, they also often work closely with clients throughout the year to ensure client tax liability is minimized

Tax resolution involves the process of working with the IRS and tax professionals to find a solution to your tax problems This can include but not limited to IRS Representation, Tax Lien Removal, Penalty and Interest Abatement, Tax Audits

As your business grows, you may find it difficult to handle the day to day bookkeeping without some support. Hiring a bookkeeper would require a significant investment of time and resources but fortunately, there’s a better solution: Outsourcing your accounting and bookkeeping may be a better alternative that doesn’t require a significant investment. Our services include:

• Transaction and related data entry
• Monitoring accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Recording monthly adjusting entries
• Establishing processes and routines to ensure consistency

From a C-Corporation, S-Corporation, or Limited Liability Company, it’s important to select the type of entity to maximize your business as well as understand the tax implications of the entity. Our services include:

• Search and reserve your company name
• Draft and file articles of incorporation
• Apply for business licenses
• ID numbers required by government agencies such as sales tax and payroll tax ids

The sales and use tax environment come with many challenges. The challenges that may affect your business can include:

• Timely filing sales and use tax returns
• Collection and remittance of sales and use tax Our services will perform calculation, collection, and remittance of sales and use tax This takes away the burden of adhering to compliance as you navigate your daily business activities

IRS Audits & Inquiries

A tax audit is simply the IRS or state tax authority double-checking your numbers to make sure you don’t have any discrepancies in your return. If you’re telling the truth, and the whole truth, you needn’t worry. Nothing is inherently sinister about a tax audit, but it is always good to have a professional represent your position.

Tax Preparation & Planning

Preparing Payroll, Sales Tax, Quarterly estimates along with annual returns may be a daunting task when running the business daily. As tax advisors, we can prepare tax returns, and work closely with clients throughout the year to ensure client tax liability is minimized.