Accounting
Bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, cleanup accounting, municipal accounting, nonprofit accounting and related financial operations.
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Accounting · Tax · Payroll · Advisory
Steady numbers, clear direction.
Tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and planning support for individuals, businesses and organizations.
5.0 on Google · Serving clients since 1985
- Since 1985
- Serving clients for 40 years
- Federal + NY
- E-file included
- Portal only
- No email attachments
The geometry of trust
What we handle
One firm for the full financial picture — so your books, payroll, tax filings and planning all tell the same story.
Tax
Individual and business tax preparation, partnerships, S corporations, K-1s, trusts, real estate, multi-state matters and foreign reporting.
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Payroll processing, reporting, employer compliance and ongoing payroll support for businesses, municipalities and nonprofits.
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Tax planning support, business financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis and management reporting.
Learn moreTax & advisory
Tax situations aren't always simple.
Some tax returns involve more than W-2s and 1099s. Our team works with business owners, investors and individuals whose returns may include partnerships, S corporations, K-1s, rental properties, trusts, multi-state activity, foreign accounts and investments, and other complex reporting requirements.
Partnerships & K-1sS CorporationsPartnership & Shareholder BasisMulti-Entity Business OwnersForeign AccountsPFIC & Form 8621Multi-State TaxationTrust & Estate Income TaxReal Estate & Rental PropertiesBusiness Acquisitions & Sales
Explore Tax & Advisory Who we work with
Individuals
Traditional taxpayers, plus taxpayers with businesses, investments, rental properties, K-1s, trusts, multi-state activity or foreign financial interests.
Businesses
Owner-operated businesses, established companies, partnerships, S corporations, corporations and multi-entity owners.
Municipalities
Specialized accounting and financial support for towns, villages and other local governmental entities.
Nonprofits
Accounting, financial reporting, payroll and appropriate grant-related financial support.
Industries and businesses we work with
Some organizations need accounting built around how their industry actually operates. These pages go deeper on the day-to-day financial work involved.
Small Business Accounting
Monthly bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparation for owner-operated businesses — with transparent scope and pricing before work begins.
Explore Small Business AccountingConstruction & Contractors
Job costing, WIP reporting, certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance for contractors and trade businesses.
Explore Construction & ContractorsReal Estate Investors & Partnerships
Property-level books, multi-LLC accounting, partner capital accounts and Form 1065 / K-1 preparation for investors and property groups.
Explore Real Estate Investors & PartnershipsMedical & Dental Practices
Monthly accounting, payroll, location-level reporting and coordinated practice and owner tax work for independent healthcare practices.
Explore Medical & Dental PracticesWorkforce Development Organizations
Grant accounting, cost allocation, participant-cost tracking and funder reporting for workforce and training programs.
Explore Workforce Development OrganizationsNonprofit Accounting & Grants
Restricted-fund tracking, payroll allocation, reimbursement packages and board-ready reporting for nonprofits.
Explore Nonprofit Accounting & GrantsHow it works01 02 03
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Responsive, not seasonal
We answer year-round, not only between January and April.
Local and licensed
Federal and New York filings prepared by professionals who know the state rules.
Client reviews
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5.0 average · 9 Google reviews
“The team at Evening Star have been great to work with and have helped me get my finances for my small business on track. They've also saved me thousands of dollars. Their service has paid for itself.”
“Been using Evening Star for 5 years. Very professional and a pleasure to do business with.”
“I have been using them for 4–5 years, no problems. Very attentive and helpful.”
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