WHAT SETS ME APART Gary B. Carbo,CPA Certified Public Accountant I am a "me" not a "we." I am the one with whom you meet initially, and every time thereafter. I answer your calls and respond to your e-mails. I prepare your tax returns. I do not pawn you off to an assistant. I am your CPA. I take care of your needs well before and after your tax deadlines. I help you get organized and stay organized. I send you periodic reminders about the issues that matter to you. I aim to inform you and to simplify your life. I offer personalized service. I pay close attention to my clients' wishes and work individually with them to accomplish their financial goals. Most accountants are proficient number crunchers. I am your second set of eyes. I rectify past errors. I review the tax returns that your prior accountant prepared and, when necessary, advise you how to correct them. If your tax returns are audited, I represent you before the IRS and taxing authorities . I am proud of my proven track record of successful negotiation with the taxing authorities. I can teach you how to automate tedious tasks with QuickBooks and Quicken. I am a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and am equally adept with Quicken. Let me assist you with your major financial decisions, now, and there will be no surprises come April. I offer free one-hour consultations. I want you to feel comfortable in my hands. I am not just another suit for hire, and you are not just another web-site hit. I enjoy long-term relationships with my clients that begin at our first meetings, so the the first one is "on me.