Consulting

Plan for your taxes before your business is off the ground

Everyone needs a helping hand now and again. Knowing where to go for the right answers makes the process that much easier — and here, questions and answers are always free.

The same-day guarantee

The number one reason clients leave their old accountant is that the accountant took too long to return calls and was not timely with the advice that was needed. At CGK Accounting Services, no matter how big or small your business is, your time and needs are just as important as the next person's. Your calls and emails will be returned during the same business day — guaranteed.

What I help with

From the first registration to the final dissolution

Business start-ups

Do you have the aspiration of starting your own business and don't know where to begin? I can offer guidance on the type of structure you should form — LLC, corporation, partnership or proprietorship.

I can also help identify the regulatory filings you'll need: registering for sales tax, obtaining employment identification numbers, applying for your EIN, or registering with the Department of Labor for payroll tax processing.

Financial software setup & training

Installing software like QuickBooks is easy enough — you put in the disk and press enter. Then the start-up screen pops up with a dozen confusing options.

Customizing the software to your business and setting it up to work properly is another story. I can build out your chart of accounts and show you how to use the software like a pro.

Closing your business

Whether you're dissolving a corporation or ending a partnership, there are required filings and procedures at the federal, state and even county level.

I can help you do it the proper way so you won't receive annoying — or costly — notices from the authorities years later.

General business consulting

Do you have business questions or ideas? Did you receive a notice from the IRS or New York State?

I'm here for you, and I can help when it's most convenient for you. With CGK Accounting Services, questions and answers are always free and advice is considered just part of the services offered.

Consulting FAQ

Starting out? Start here

Should I form an LLC, a corporation, a partnership or a sole proprietorship?

It depends on your liability exposure, how many owners are involved, how you want the profits taxed, and where you plan to take the business. There is no universally right answer, which is exactly why the conversation is free — call and we'll work through your specifics.

What registrations do I need to start a business in New York?

Depending on the business, that can include registering for sales tax, obtaining employment identification numbers, applying for your EIN, and registering with the New York State Department of Labor for payroll tax processing. I'll help you figure out which ones apply and get them filed.

Can you help me set up QuickBooks?

Yes — including building a chart of accounts that actually matches how your business operates, and training you so you're not guessing at the options.

How do I properly close or dissolve my business?

There are specific filings and procedures at the federal, state and county level. Skipping them is how business owners end up with notices and penalties years after they thought they were done. I can walk you through the full sequence.

Do you charge for business advice?

No. Questions and answers are always free and advice is part of the service. Calls and emails are returned the same business day.

Have an idea? Let's talk it through

No invoice for the conversation. Call, email, or send a message and I'll get back to you the same business day.

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