“A government that robs Peter to pay Paul will always have the support of Paul.”

– George Bernard Shaw

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning & Preparation

 

The key to reducing your overall tax liability is proper planning, which should be done well in advance of life changing events. Yes, this is the “What if ……” stage. Raymond A. Portas III, CPA has the knowledge and expertise to put together a tax strategy to minimize your tax liability enabling you to maximize your cash flow.

Raymond A. Portas III, CPA has the experience to help you make sense of the existing tax laws and proactively prepare you for any changes in years ahead.

Raymond A. Portas III, CPA is experienced in preparing returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, not-for-profits, trusts and estates.

Tax Representation

 

Raymond A. Portas III, CPA has represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service, the New Jersey Division of Taxation and the Department of Labor, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the New York City Division of Finance.

Bookkeeping and Accounting Services

 

All businesses need a precise and timely records in order to determine the business’s profitability, the owner’s equity and potentially the value of the business. Business owners did not develop and grow their businesses to become a bookkeeper. You can hand that repetitive task to Raymond A. Portas III, CPA. This will give you more time to do what you do best which is to grow your business. This will provide you with well organized financial records to ensure you have a timely and well organized financial records.

Entity Selection Services

 

At Raymond A. Portas III, CPA we analyze your business venture to determine what might be the best form of business organization. I go beyond the current organization favorites to see if a different structure might suit your business and financial goals now and in the future.

Payroll Services

 

Here at Raymond A. Portas III, CPA we have the resources to provide payroll tax reporting services. In the event you need more detailed payroll services I partner with some of the areas best payroll services in order to have you provided with outstanding service and accountability.

Sales Tax

 

Sales Tax is one of the most confusing tax regimes ever created. Each state sets their own rules and regulations, its own tax rates and what is considered a “taxable sale”. At Raymond A. Portas III, CPA we have the knowledge and resources to navigate this complex, contradictory and unwieldy body of ever changing tax law, especially in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, (see South Dakota v. Wayfair).