A.L. Smith, P.C.
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Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Because our firm is relatively small, our clients benefit by getting personalized quality service that is beyond comparison. Below we have listed the services that we offer to our clients along with a brief description. As the list below is by no means all-inclusive, please feel free to inquire about a service if you do not see it listed.

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  • Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor
  • Bookkeeping/Write-Up
  • Reviews & Compilations
  • Business Entity Selection
  • Payroll Services
  • Business Consulting
  • Buying & Selling a Business
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Business Succession Planning
  • IRS Representation
  • Tax Planning & Preparation
  • Estate & Trust Preparation
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Review
  • Retirement Planning
  • Pension & Profit Sharing Plans   

    Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor
    We are a Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor. We can assist you in QuickBooks Setup, Training, and Reporting.

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    Bookkeeping/Write-Up
    Meaningful, well-organized financial records ensure that your business operations will run more efficiently on a daily basis and are the foundation of a successful business. Our qualified staff can assist you with the day-to-day tasks associated with bookkeeping.

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    Reviews & Compilations
    We view our role in the financial reporting process as an opportunity to provide constructive solutions for maximizing your company's profitability and efficiency. We provide financial reporting on two levels of assurance:

    *Review - some analytical procedures conducted with limited assurance

    *Compilation - based upon client information provided and used primarily for internal use.

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    Business Entity Selection
    Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g. "S" corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company…) is a crucial decision that can have longstanding tax implications, positive or negative. We can assist you in evaluating the pros and cons of each entity type to help you determine the most advantageous form of business for your company.

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    Payroll Services
    As a business grows, it must hire more employees, which can result in increased payroll administration. We can assist you in implementing the controls necessary to ensure a reliable, efficient, and effective payroll system. Our firm can also help you develop a payroll system and prepare all necessary payroll tax returns in a timely manner.

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    Business Consulting
    We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business.

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    Buying & Selling a Business
    Structuring the purchase or sale of a business properly is a critical step in the process of buying or selling a business. Our competent staff has experience to guide you through the acquisition/disposition process by addressing such issues as cash flow analysis and tax considerations.

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    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Finding the right business partner for your company can be a difficult task. We can assist you in the merger or acquisition process by assessing such critical elements as tax considerations; product/service compatibility; competitive tactics and position; financial impact; and cash flow considerations.

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    Business Succession Planning
    Effective coordination of the transition of your business to your successors is critical to ensure its continued success once you decide to remove yourself from the company's day to day operations. With a solid background in tax and other financial matters, we are fully qualified to address the complex issues of business continuation and can assist you in developing a strategically sound plan.

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    IRS Representation
    During our years of experience dealing with many taxing authorities, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure our clients they are being properly represented before the various federal and state tax agencies.

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    Tax Planning & Preparation
    Tax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our successful individual and business clients. Whether you are an individual or a multi-tiered partnership, our experienced staff can develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws and legislation.

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    Estate & Trust Preparation
    We perform estate and trust tax return preparation which is often overlooked by other firms. We work closely with your attorneys to ensure accurate and timely filing of the necessary returns.

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    Estate Planning
    Effective estate planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order.

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    Financial Planning
    A properly structured financial plan enables you to face any financial challenge that may present itself at each stage of your life. Through the financial planning process, we can help you assess your financial needs and develop strategies that will enable you to achieve your goals and strengthen your financial security.

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    Investment Review
    As you develop your investment strategy, we will act as your sounding board. We can help you to develop your portfolio given your time horizon and risk tolerance while also advising you as to the impact of taxes in an effort to produce a favorable after-tax return. Moreover, with our licensed investment advisor we can set-up a variety of investment/insurance accounts to help you reach your objectives.

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    Retirement Planning
    Successful implementation and periodic review of your financial plan will ensure financial independence during your working years and through your retirement years.

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    Pension & Profit Sharing Plans
    Qualified retirement plans (e.g. defined-contribution or defined benefit plans, Keoghs, SEPs…) can provide significant tax advantages for closely held businesses and self-employed individuals. Our qualified staff can assist you in evaluating the type of pension plan that will best serve the retirement needs of you and your employees. We can then implement and monitor the plan for you.

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