Gary S Cohen CPA P.C.

Accessibility, Availability, Retirement Planning, Personalized Service

Certified public accountant in Valley Stream, NY (show on map)

CPA offering comprehensive tax and accounting services with personalized attention and a vast network of specialists.

About

Gary S. Cohen, CPA PC, a seasoned CPA with over 40 years of experience, offers comprehensive accounting services including tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial statements, management consulting, and business organization.

Known for personalized attention and a vast network of specialists, Gary acts as a 'financial quarterback' to guide clients through complex financial decisions, ensuring efficient use of other professionals when needed. Services extend to retirement planning, IRS non-filing issues, and free resources for clients, with a focus on accessibility and availability beyond standard business hours.

Accessibility and availability beyond standard business hours

Vast network of specialists for comprehensive client support

Personalized, one-on-one service with a focus on client education

Extensive experience and credentials in tax and accounting

Services

Income Tax Preparation and Planning

Full tax services for individuals, businesses, fiduciaries, estates, and gifts, including proactive planning to avoid surprises.

Year-round tax services Personalized planning meetings Updates on tax law changes

Bookkeeping Services

Affordable bookkeeping with expert QuickBooks consultants, reviewed by the CPA.

Low-cost QuickBooks consulting CPA review of work Local and nationwide client support

Financial Statements Preparation

Targeted financial statements for personal and business needs, excluding audits.

Compiled financial statements Support for loans and credit applications Collaboration with auditors for audit needs

Management Consulting

Integrated consulting with a network of professionals for comprehensive business solutions.

Competitive intelligence Financial analysis solutions Industry data and risk management

Business Organization and Entity Selection

Guidance on choosing and implementing the appropriate business structure.

Entity selection advice (Schedule C, C Corp, S Corp, LLC) Representation in bank meetings Transition support for existing entities

IRS Non-Filing Tax Issues Resolution

Assistance for clients with historical non-filing status to bring them current and mitigate aggressive collection actions.

Heavy research on tax matters Pre-selected tax specialists Proactive communication with IRS

Credentials & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts - Brooklyn College

Since 1970

Master of Business Administration - Accounting - Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Business

Since 1976

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants

Since 1979

National Association of Tax Professionals

Since 2012

American Legion

Since 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets Gary apart from other CPAs? +

Gary's accessibility, availability beyond 9-5, and a vast network of specialists including tax accountants, lawyers, insurance agents, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and approved home or office services, IT specialists, etc.

How does Gary handle bookkeeping and minor accounting issues? +

Gary directs clients needing bookkeeping or minor accounting issues to expert QuickBooks consultants who bill at a lower fee, while Gary reviews rather than prepares the work.

What types of financial statements does Gary prepare? +

Gary prepares compiled financial statements for personal and business needs, excluding audited statements, and works with other CPAs for audit requirements.

How does Gary assist with business organization? +

Gary helps clients choose the appropriate business entity (Schedule C, C Corp, S Corp, LLC), represents them in bank meetings, and supports transitions for existing entities.

What is Gary's approach to IRS non-filing tax issues? +

Gary provides heavy research into tax matters, uses pre-selected tax specialists, and proactively communicates with the IRS to resolve non-filing issues and shield clients from aggressive collection activities.

What free resources does Gary offer to clients? +

Gary provides a collection of free resources including New York's Unclaimed Funds, National Do Not Call Registry, OptOutPreScreen, Annual Credit Report, CarFax Lemon Report, Zillow, Nassau County Property Search, Credit Freeze and Thaw Guide, Restaurant Inspections, and Weebly for website creation.