Tax preparation & planning
Individual, self-employed, corporate, partnership and non-profit returns, plus annual W-2 and 1099 filing — all e-filed with the IRS.
Tax services
BBB A+ IRS-authorized e-file provider
Accounting and tax help that actually makes sense
Affordable, owner-operated accounting, bookkeeping and tax services for individuals and small businesses across Long Island. You work directly with Chris Kamine — every time.
Why clients stay
- One accountant, start to finish — never handed off to staff
- Substantially lower fees than the big accounting firms
- Advice and consultations are always free
- Financial statements explained in plain English
- Registered with New York State and the IRS
- Fully insured: general and professional liability
What I do
Four ways I can take the numbers off your plate
Whether you need a single tax return filed or a part-time controller, the engagement is scoped to what you actually need — and priced accordingly.
Bookkeeping
Weekly onsite, monthly, quarterly or annual — from reconciling your checkbook to acting as your whole accounting department.
Bookkeeping optionsAccounting & statements
Meaningful financial statements you can read, plus a sit-down to walk through what the numbers are telling you about your business.
Accounting servicesBusiness consulting
Start-ups, entity selection, EIN and sales-tax registration, QuickBooks setup, and properly closing a business when it is time.
Consulting servicesSpecialty experience
Fire districts and EMS agencies
Alongside my small business and individual clients, I have direct experience working with fire districts and EMS agencies. These organizations answer to a different standard than a typical small business: tighter recordkeeping, closer scrutiny of how funds are accounted for, and reporting that has to hold up to outside review.
15 years in public accounting — the last of them as an audit manager — means that is familiar ground. If you serve on a board or manage the books for a department or agency, the first conversation is free.
Welcome
The number one reason small businesses fail is the numbers
Most small business owners have the knowledge and the passion to run their operations. What sinks them is spending every hour on the operation and none on the finances. Financial management is how you control costs and manage profit — and a hands-on accountant can be one of the biggest assets in helping your business grow.
Affordability is where I pride my practice. I charge substantially less than the bigger accounting firms and give you the personal service your business deserves. My advice and consultations are always free, because helping my clients succeed is the point.
Being a small business myself, my success is based upon your success.
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Service you can depend on
Fully insured with general liability and professional liability policies. I stand behind my work.
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Same-day callbacks, guaranteed
The top reason clients leave their old accountant is waiting on a call back. That will not happen here.
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Numbers explained, not just delivered
You will understand your income statement and balance sheet — not just receive them.
25+
Years in accounting
2014
Firm established
A+
BBB rating
$0
Cost of a consultation
Getting started
Three steps, no pressure and no invoice for the conversation
Most people call with a specific problem: a letter from the IRS, a shoebox of receipts, or a business idea they do not know how to register. Start wherever you are.
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Tell me what you need
Call, email or send the contact form. Describe the situation in whatever detail you have.
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Get a straight answer and a price
We talk through the options. You get a clear scope and a flat, affordable quote before any work begins.
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I handle it — and explain it
Work gets done, returns get e-filed, and we sit down (or trade detailed emails) so you know where you stand.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What does CGK Accounting Services do?
CGK Accounting Services provides tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, accounting and financial statements, and small business consulting. Clients include individuals, self-employed people, corporations, partnerships, non-profits, and fire districts and EMS agencies — primarily on Long Island, New York.
Who will I actually be working with?
Chris Kamine, the owner. CGK Accounting Services is a one-person firm, so the person you speak with on the phone is the person preparing your return and reconciling your books. Nothing is handed off to junior staff.
Do you charge for consultations?
No. Advice and consultations are free and considered part of the service. Questions and answers are never billed separately.
Is CGK Accounting Services registered to prepare tax returns?
Yes. CGK Accounting Services is registered as a tax return preparer with both New York State and the IRS, and is certified by the IRS as an authorized e-file provider. The firm carries general liability and professional liability (malpractice) insurance and is an accredited business with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Do you work with fire districts and EMS agencies?
Yes. Alongside small business and individual clients, CGK Accounting Services has direct experience working with fire districts and EMS agencies. These organizations operate under tighter recordkeeping and reporting expectations than a typical small business, and 15 years in public accounting — the last of them as an audit manager — apply directly to that work.
How quickly will I get a response?
Calls and emails are returned the same business day — guaranteed. Messages sent through the website contact form receive a reply within 24 to 48 hours.
How much does this cost?
Substantially less than the larger accounting firms. Fees depend on the scope of the work, and you get a quote up front at no charge. Call (631) 908-5130 to talk through your situation.
Let's keep more of it in your pocket
You worked hard for it. Isn't it only fair you have an accountant who will look out for your best interests?