Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted CPA Services for Individuals and Businesses in North Wales, PA
Stafford & Paulsworth has been delivering expert tax and financial services since 1987, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax regulations with precision and care. Our team of certified public accountants brings decades of combined experience in individual, small business, and expatriate taxation, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions that maximize savings and compliance. We specialize in creating strategic tax roadmaps, offering seamless paperless tax preparation, and providing comprehensive expatriate tax consulting for multinational corporations.With a focus on personalized service and technical excellence, we serve clients in the Philadelphia area and globally, prioritizing transparency, client education, and long-term financial success. Our founders, Thomas M. Stafford and William J. Paulsworth, established the firm with a commitment to quality and hands-on support, values that continue to guide our approach today.
Services
Individual Tax Preparation
Business Tax & Accounting
Expatriate Tax Consulting
Tax Planning
Expatriate Program Services
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in individual and expatriate tax services.
- Our team includes certified CPAs with expertise in international tax regulations.
- We provide a seamless, paperless tax preparation process.
- We specialize in expatriate tax consulting for multinational corporations.
- We offer free initial evaluations for new clients.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Services
Individual Tax Preparation
We prepare individual tax returns including forms 1040, 1040NR, and expatriate-specific forms like 1116 and 2555. Our paperless process allows 100% online completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with evolving tax laws while minimizing liabilities for U.S. and international taxpayers.
Business Tax & Accounting
We assist businesses in selecting optimal entity structures and implementing accounting systems like QuickBooks and Xero. Our services include strategic tax planning, compliance, and financial reporting tailored to sole proprietorships, corporations, and multinational enterprises, ensuring efficient operations and regulatory adherence.
Expatriate Tax Consulting
We specialize in expatriate tax compliance and program development for multinational companies. Our services include FATCA reporting, foreign asset compliance, and tailored expatriate tax policies, leveraging a global network of consultants to address cross-border tax challenges and reduce corporate costs.
Tax Planning
We create customized tax strategies to minimize liabilities and identify savings opportunities. Through projections and year-round advisory services, we help clients anticipate tax obligations, optimize financial decisions, and avoid surprises during filing seasons for both domestic and international scenarios.
Expatriate Program Services
We manage expatriate programs, combining tax compliance with human resource administration. Our services include policy development, compliance audits, and outsourced program management, ensuring seamless support for multinational corporations while reducing administrative burdens and costs.
People
Michael J. McGowan
Managing Partner
Certified Public Accountant with nearly 20 years of tax experience. Joined the firm in 2014, specializing in individual, small business, and expatriate tax services. Graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
William J. Paulsworth
Founder
CPA licensed in Pennsylvania since 1986. Expert in expatriate tax consulting for Fortune 500 companies. Developed international tax policies and holds a Chartered Financial Consultant License. Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1978.
Thomas M. Stafford
Founder
CPA certified in 1983 with expertise in international tax issues. Co-founded the firm in 1987 after working with a Fortune 100 company's expatriate tax department. Graduated cum laude from Saint Francis College in 1978.
Questions
What services does Stafford Paulsworth McGowan offer?
We provide individual and business tax preparation, expatriate tax consulting, and strategic tax planning. Our services cater to U.S. taxpayers and multinational corporations with cross-border tax needs.
Do you offer online tax preparation?
Yes, we provide a seamless paperless tax process completed 100% online. New clients can create an account to start the process remotely.
How do you handle expatriate tax compliance?
We specialize in expatriate tax services, including FATCA reporting, foreign asset compliance, and policy development. Our global network ensures up-to-date solutions for multinational companies and individuals.
Can you assist with business entity selection?
Yes, we advise on choosing the optimal business structure (corporation, LLC, etc.) and implement accounting systems tailored to your operational needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in North Wales, PA, the Philadelphia region, and globally through our expatriate tax consulting services.
