Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Solutions in Rockville, MD
Established in 1978, our firm has built a legacy of delivering personalized accounting solutions to individuals and businesses across Rockville, Maryland, and the Greater Washington, DC area. Our approach prioritizes understanding each client's unique needs, ensuring tailored services that address both immediate requirements and long-term financial goals. With decades of combined experience, our team of certified professionals specializes in tax preparation, strategic tax planning, financial statement preparation, litigation support, and IRS representation.We maintain membership in leading industry organizations, including the American Institute of CPAs and the Maryland Association of CPAs, and undergo rigorous peer reviews to uphold the highest standards of practice. Our commitment to transparency, ethical conduct, and client education has earned us enduring trust within the community, reflected in testimonials highlighting our ability to simplify complex financial matters and deliver measurable results.
Services
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Financial Statement Prep
Litigation Support
IRS Representation
Accounting Systems
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in tax and accounting services since 1978.
- Our team includes CPAs with specialized expertise in forensic accounting and IRS representation.
- We provide tailored solutions for individuals and businesses in the Washington, DC region.
- Our firm undergoes rigorous AICPA peer reviews every three years for quality assurance.
- We combine technical expertise with personalized service to meet each client's unique needs.
What people say
Quick and efficient
Attention to detail
Professional individuals
Satisfaction guaranteed
Excellent presentation
Services
Tax Preparation
Our tax preparation service streamlines the filing process for individuals and businesses, minimizing time and costs while maximizing accuracy. We handle all entity types including corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Clients receive comprehensive return packages with estimated payment reminders and digital delivery options.
Tax Planning
We develop customized tax strategies to legally reduce liabilities through deductions, retirement planning, and business expense optimization. Our approach combines capital loss utilization, charitable giving strategies, and state tax prepayment analysis to maximize client savings.
Financial Statement Prep
We offer three levels of financial reporting services: compilations for basic needs, reviews with analytical procedures, and full audits with system controls verification. All services follow GAAP standards and include peer-reviewed quality assurance processes for institutional credibility.
IRS Representation
Our IRS representation service handles audits, collections, and penalty abatement cases with proven methodologies. We act as client advocates during examinations, preparing documentation packages and negotiating settlements while protecting client interests throughout the process.
Accounting Systems
We implement and support accounting systems for growing businesses using Sage 50 and QuickBooks platforms. Our services include workflow analysis, system customization, and process optimization to improve financial tracking efficiency for inventory, payroll, and accounts management.
People
Alan L Gordon C P A PA
CPA and Founder
Certified Public Accountant since 1979 with over 45 years of experience. Member of AICPA, MACPA, and GWSCPA. Former financial officer for nonprofit organizations and current treasurer of Our House vocational training center. Hosted tax expert appearances on The Ric Edelman Show.
Michael J. Elliano
CPA
Joined the firm in 2005 with expertise in tax preparation and small business accounting. Former Deloitte tax department professional and SunAmerica Securities financial manager. Specializes in business management and accounting process optimization for local clients.
Victor Hwang
Tax Specialist
Former Patent Examiner with biomedical engineering background. Completed Montgomery College accounting program and prepares for Maryland CPA exam. Focuses on tax preparation and small business accounting while leveraging technical expertise for complex filings.
Richard Fisher
Tax Consultant
Joined in 2004 after legal career at Catholic University School of Law. Specializes in IRS problem resolution, penalty removal, and payroll reporting. Combines legal background with tax expertise to address complex compliance issues for business clients.
Scott Doroski
Tax Analyst
Joined in 2015 with background in tax conference management and economic research. Focuses on international taxation and small business bookkeeping. Applies analytical skills from Virginia Tech economics studies to optimize client financial processes.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialize in?
We specialize in tax preparation, strategic tax planning, financial statement preparation, IRS representation, and forensic accounting services for individuals and businesses.
How does your tax planning process work?
Our tax planning identifies legal deductions and strategies to minimize liabilities, including capital loss utilization, retirement planning, and business expense optimization.
Can you represent me during IRS audits?
Yes, we provide full IRS representation with proven methodologies to resolve audits, collections, and penalty abatement cases effectively.
What financial statement options do you offer?
We provide compilations, reviews, and audits tailored to client needs, with peer-reviewed quality assurance for all financial reporting services.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes, we support small to mid-sized businesses with accounting systems implementation, payroll processing, and financial workflow optimization using Sage and QuickBooks platforms.
Reviews (1)
Theron Trout
Nov 08, 2019
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Alan L. Gordon, CPA, P.A. is nothing less than a critical element of our company's success! Their meticulous attention to detail in analyzing the many aspects and nuances to our needs, juxtapose with their thoroughness in explaining the answers to all of our questions enables us to stay on top of our tax obligations while remaining focused on running our business.
