Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Clearwater-Dunedin
Scarfo has served businesses in the Clearwater-Dunedin area since 1987, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and financial management services. Our firm combines over 35 years of experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring clients receive accurate financial reporting, strategic tax planning, and expert IRS representation. We specialize in business consulting, incorporation services, and QuickBooks support, helping clients navigate complex financial challenges while maximizing tax savings. Our team maintains deep expertise in audit procedures and compliance standards, including adherence to AIPCA regulations. We prioritize transparency, offering free initial consultations to prospective clients and maintaining open communication throughout our engagements.With a track record of preparing thousands of tax returns and financial reports, we position ourselves as trusted partners in our clients' long-term success. Our focus extends beyond compliance to include proactive financial guidance, ensuring businesses leverage optimal structures and tax strategies. We emphasize efficiency, offering 48-72 hour turnaround times for business formations and ongoing support tailored to evolving client needs. Our dedication to continuous educationevidenced by over 900 hours of post-graduate courseworksupports our ability to deliver current, reliable advice. By handling IRS negotiations and audit representation, we alleviate administrative burdens for clients, allowing them to focus on core operations.
Services
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Financial Planning
IRS Representation
Business Consulting
Incorporation Services
Audit Services
QuickBooks Support
Estate Tax Planning
Tax Problem Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized accounting experience since 1987
- Our team provides free initial consultations for prospective clients
- We specialize in IRS audit representation and tax debt resolution
- Our firm offers efficient business formation services with 48-72 hour turnaround
- We maintain expertise in QuickBooks support and financial technology integration
Associations and certifications
- AIPCA
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare accurate tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations while implementing strategic tax planning. Our service includes comprehensive review of deductions, credits, and compliance requirements. Clients benefit from our expertise in minimizing tax liabilities through legal optimization strategies.
IRS Representation
Our firm negotiates with the IRS on clients' behalf during audits, collections, and appeals processes. We handle communication, documentation submission, and settlement negotiations. This service protects clients from wage garnishments and ensures compliance with tax regulations.
Business Consulting
We provide strategic guidance for business growth, including entity selection, financial reporting, and operational planning. Our consulting helps clients optimize business structures for tax efficiency. Services include QuickBooks implementation and financial process optimization.
Incorporation Services
We assist with forming corporations and LLCs with 48-72 hour turnaround times. Our service includes entity selection analysis, name availability checks, and document preparation. Clients receive guidance on tax implications and ongoing compliance requirements.
Audit Services
We conduct audits for small businesses and nonprofits following AIPCA standards. Our services include financial statement verification and internal control assessments. Clients receive assurance reports that meet regulatory requirements for funding and compliance purposes.
People
Stephen J. Scarfo
Certified Public Accountant
Stephen J. Scarfo holds BS and Masters degrees in Business Administration with accounting specialization. With over 35 years in practice, he has prepared 6,000+ individual tax returns and 4,000+ corporate returns. His expertise includes IRS negotiations and financial consulting.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide tax preparation, financial reporting, QuickBooks support, business consulting, and IRS representation tailored to small business needs.
How can you help with IRS tax problems?
We offer IRS audit representation, tax debt negotiation, payment plan arrangements, and levy garnishment prevention services for individuals and businesses.
What is your business incorporation process?
We form corporations and LLCs within 48-72 hours with free entity selection guidance and name availability checks included in our service.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for prospective clients to discuss accounting, tax, or business financial needs.
How do you handle multi-state tax requirements?
Our firm prepares tax returns for businesses and individuals across multiple states, ensuring compliance with varying jurisdictional requirements.
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