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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

What we handle

One firm for the full financial picture — so your books, payroll, tax filings and planning all tell the same story.

Accounting

Bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, cleanup accounting, municipal accounting, nonprofit accounting and related financial operations.

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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

Payroll processing, reporting, employer compliance and ongoing payroll support for businesses, municipalities and nonprofits.

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Planning & Advisory

Tax planning support, business financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis and management reporting.

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Tax & 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.

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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.

How it works

Three steps, no guesswork

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Start in 60 seconds

Fill the short intake. We create your account and send a secure portal invite.

02

Upload & sign

Upload your documents and complete the organizer. E-sign the engagement letter.

03

Review & file

Review your draft with a pro, approve, and we file. Copies stay in your portal.

Secure by default

Documents move through an encrypted client portal with e-signature — never email.

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

Forty years of word of mouth

5.0 average · 9 Google reviews
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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.
Thompson Real EstateGoogle · 2025
Been using Evening Star for 5 years. Very professional and a pleasure to do business with.
Paul ZickGoogle · 2023
I have been using them for 4–5 years, no problems. Very attentive and helpful.
Robert BrockwayGoogle · 2025

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