Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Tax Solutions
Esther Sawyer, CPA has been delivering comprehensive accounting, tax, and auditing services since 2000, serving businesses and individuals nationwide. Our team combines technical expertise with personalized attention, ensuring every client receives timely, budget-conscious solutions tailored to their unique needs. With a focus on reducing administrative burdens through electronic processes, we prioritize efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and integrity. Our reputation is built on decades of combined experience, including specialized IRS representation for penalty waivers, levy releases, and audit resolution. We serve clients of all sizes, from startups to established corporations, with a commitment to transparency and client satisfaction.Our professionals hold advanced certifications and degrees in accounting and business management, ensuring deep industry knowledge. We actively engage with clients throughout the year to identify tax planning opportunities and provide actionable insights. Our virtual services eliminate paper inefficiencies, offering environmentally conscious solutions without compromising quality. We maintain a client-centric approach, treating every case with equal dedication regardless of scale. Our leadership team brings extensive experience from both public and private sectors, including direct IRS operational expertise.
Services
Tax Services
IRS Representation
Bookkeeping
Audits
Financial Planning
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined IRS and accounting experience
- Our team provides paperless, environmentally conscious services
- Specialized in complex IRS penalty abatement and audit resolution
- We deliver personalized service for businesses and individuals nationwide
- Our professionals hold advanced degrees and industry certifications
Associations and certifications
- Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy
- IRS Enrolled Agent
Services
Tax Services
Comprehensive federal and state tax preparation for individuals, businesses, estates, and trusts. Our experts identify tax advantages while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. We specialize in complex returns including Schedule C, 1120S, and 990 filings. Our proactive approach includes year-round tax planning consultations to optimize client outcomes.
IRS Representation
Specialized IRS audit defense and penalty abatement services. We negotiate installment agreements, offers in compromise, and levy releases for delinquent taxes. Our team includes former IRS professionals with insider knowledge of collection processes. We handle trust fund penalties, lien releases, and audit reconsiderations with documented success.
Bookkeeping
Full-cycle bookkeeping and financial reporting for small to mid-sized businesses. Services include general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, payroll tax preparation, and SBA loan application support. We implement cloud-based systems for real-time financial visibility while maintaining strict data security protocols.
Audits
Thorough financial statement audits and reviews for regulatory compliance. Our CPA-led team performs journal verification, ledger analysis, and internal control assessments. We prepare businesses for external regulatory examinations and provide advisory services to strengthen financial processes and documentation systems.
Financial Planning
Strategic financial planning for startups and established businesses. Services include cash flow management, S-corporation election analysis, and entrepreneurial consulting. We provide customized solutions for home office accounting systems and support management decision-making through detailed financial reporting.
People
Esther Sawyer
Certified Public Accountant
CPA with dual degrees in Business Management and Accounting from University of the District of Columbia. 20+ years experience in tax, audit, and IRS representation. Combines management expertise with technical accounting skills to deliver client-focused solutions.
Chris Sawyer
IRS Enrolled Agent
Former 25-year IRS professional with expertise in tax settlements and penalty abatement. Holds advanced degrees in business administration and analytics. Specializes in complex tax resolution cases including trust fund penalties and levy releases.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll tax preparation, financial reporting, and SBA loan application support using cloud-based systems for real-time access.
Do you handle IRS audit representation?
Yes, our team includes former IRS professionals who specialize in audit defense, penalty abatement, and tax settlement negotiations.
Are your services available nationwide?
Yes, we serve clients across the United States through secure electronic platforms without requiring in-person meetings.
What tax preparation services do you provide?
We prepare federal/state individual and business returns including complex filings like Schedule C, 1120S, 990, and trust returns.
Do you offer payment plans for accounting services?
We provide flexible payment options - contact our office to discuss customized arrangements based on your specific needs.
