Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Durham, NC
Anderson & Olszewski CPAs, P.A CPAs has served the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh areas since 1976, offering certified public accounting services tailored to individual and business needs. Our firm prioritizes personalized service, ensuring clients interact directly with staff rather than automated systems. With expertise in tax preparation, accounting, and business consulting, we adhere to regulatory standards while delivering proactive solutions. Our team includes licensed CPAs and CFPs with decades of combined experience in financial planning and tax authority representation. We emphasize understanding client goals to provide strategic guidance, from business entity selection to estate planning.Our commitment to quality is reflected in memberships with the American Institute of CPAs and the North Carolina Association of Public Accountants. We utilize modern accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero to streamline financial management for small businesses. Our history of resolving IRS and state tax disputes demonstrates our dedication to resolving complex financial challenges. By focusing on transparency and client education, we aim to transform financial complexities into actionable strategies. This long-standing practice continues to evolve while maintaining its core principle: your success is our business.
Services
Tax Preparation
Accounting/Payroll
Business Consulting
Tax Authority Representation
Business Property Tax Listing
Estate Planning
Real Estate Planning
Notary Public
Special Engagements
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer direct access to experienced CPAs and CFPs without automated call systems
- Our team holds certifications including Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner
- We provide proactive tax and business planning solutions tailored to local markets
- Our expertise spans IRS representation, estate planning, and small business accounting
- We combine decades of experience with modern accounting software integration
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- North Carolina Association of Public Accountants
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses, including electronic filing options. Our services cover sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. We also handle payroll tax filings and business property tax listings.
Accounting/Payroll
Our accounting services include financial statements, general ledger preparation, and bookkeeping using platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. We offer payroll solutions that ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for small businesses.
Business Consulting
We assist with business entity selection, tax planning, succession planning, and software implementation. Our consulting services help startups and established businesses with cash flow analysis, forecasting, and regulatory compliance strategies.
Tax Authority Representation
We represent clients before the IRS and state tax departments, handling delinquency notices, lien resolutions, and debt settlement options like installment agreements and offers in compromise.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services focus on asset transfer strategies, tax minimization, and survivor security. We help clients organize financial affairs to ensure smooth business succession and personal asset distribution.
People
Elissa Olszewski
Principal Owner
CPA and CFP Elissa Olszewski has led the firm since 2011. She specializes in tax planning and financial strategy, leveraging 15+ years of experience and international business insights.
Bond Anderson III
Former Member
Bond Anderson founded the firm in 1977 after working with public accounting firms. He established its reputation for integrity in tax services before retiring in 2011.
Questions
What tax services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide business tax preparation for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and sole proprietors, including payroll tax filings and state/local tax compliance.
Can you help with IRS tax debt resolution?
Yes, we offer representation for IRS debt issues, including installment agreements and offers in compromise to resolve tax liabilities.
Do you provide accounting software support?
We assist with QuickBooks, Xero, Quicken, and WaveAccounting implementation and troubleshooting for small business financial management.
What estate planning services are available?
We help clients with asset transfer strategies, tax-efficient estate organization, and succession planning for business owners.
Are you available for business startup consultations?
Yes, we advise on entity selection, tax planning, and financial forecasting to help new businesses establish proper accounting systems.
