Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Tax Services in Sudbury, MA
At Rakatansky, CPA, we bring over two decades of expertise in accounting, tax planning, and consulting services to individuals, businesses, and trusts across New England. Our approach centers on understanding each client's unique financial goals to deliver customized solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term objectives. With a focus on proactive year-round tax planning, we help clients navigate evolving tax codes while minimizing obligations and maximizing after-tax income. Our team of licensed CPAs prepares all federal and state tax returns with precision, ensuring compliance while optimizing financial outcomes. We serve a diverse range of industries including real estate, construction, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, combining technical proficiency with personalized service.Our founder, Alex Rakatansky, leverages extensive experience from prior roles at RSM US and BDO USA to provide strategic guidance on business formation, internal controls, and entity selection. We prioritize transparency, responsiveness, and technological efficiency to streamline traditionally complex financial processes. By maintaining continuous education on tax code changes, we position ourselves to offer forward-thinking advice that aligns with current regulations. Our commitment extends beyond transactional services to building lasting relationships through reliable support and actionable insights tailored to each client's circumstances.
Services
Tax Preparation
Accounting Services
Tax Planning
Audit Preparation
Business Consulting
Financial Planning
IRS Representation
Bookkeeping
Entity Selection
Tax Projections
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience serving diverse industries including real estate and healthcare.
- Our tax returns are prepared exclusively by licensed CPAs for maximum accuracy.
- We implement proactive year-round tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities.
- Our team provides personalized financial guidance tailored to individual client needs.
- We serve businesses across New England with specialized expertise in entity selection.
Associations and certifications
- CPA
What people say
Fantastic to work with
Knowledgeable and communicative
True partner with expertise
Timely and responsive
Thorough and patient
Services
Tax Preparation
Our tax preparation service ensures accurate and compliant federal and state tax filings for individuals and businesses. We handle complex returns including 1040s, 1120s, and 990s while identifying deductions to minimize liabilities. With CPAs preparing every return, clients receive expert guidance through evolving tax regulations.
Tax Planning
We develop proactive tax planning strategies to reduce long-term liabilities through year-round financial analysis. Our approach considers life events, business transactions, and regulatory changes to optimize after-tax income while maintaining compliance with current tax codes for both individuals and corporations.
Accounting Services
Comprehensive accounting solutions include bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and cash flow projections for businesses. We implement effective accounting systems and internal controls while providing audit preparation and QuickBooks support to maintain accurate financial records.
IRS Representation
Our firm offers audit representation services to resolve IRS and state tax controversies. We handle correspondence, prepare documentation, and negotiate on behalf of clients during audits while implementing corrective measures to address compliance issues effectively.
Business Consulting
We provide strategic business consulting covering entity selection, succession planning, and financial decision-making. Our services include pension plan design, tax projection analysis, and operational financial planning to enhance business profitability and long-term sustainability.
People
Alex Rakatansky
CPA, MSA
With over 20 years of experience, Alex provides tax, audit, and consulting services to diverse industries. He specializes in business financial planning, tax strategy, and accounting system implementation while maintaining active involvement in client operations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, financial statements, cash flow projections, audit preparation, and accounting system implementation tailored to business needs.
How does your tax planning process work?
Our proactive approach analyzes financial decisions year-round to minimize tax liabilities while aligning with evolving regulatory requirements for optimal after-tax growth.
Do you handle IRS audit representation?
Yes, we provide comprehensive audit support including documentation preparation, correspondence handling, and negotiation of tax liabilities.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve real estate, construction, healthcare, nonprofit, professional services, and automotive industries with tailored financial solutions.
How are tax returns prepared?
All returns are prepared by licensed CPAs using updated tax code knowledge to ensure accuracy and maximize deductions for individuals and businesses.
