Any good recos on accountants in NYC? I’d really like one who is responsive to emails/calls, explains things clearly, and helps with freelance things like LLC, quarterly taxes, etc.

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True. Well his name is Max Kleynburd and he's been pretty great so far. Thorough explanations, replies to calls and emails, very professional. Helped me set up an S-Corp (not an LLC, which he explained why), sends me quarterly tax vouchers, set up my 401k/payroll situation. Great guy and I have a couple other creative friends that use him.

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If he’s still alive, Ron McDonald. Yes, that’s correct; his name is Ronald McDonald and he works almost exclusively with freelancers and creative types. Very good with “just make this go away” and is a monster when it comes to deductions. He’ll deduct your toilet paper and get away with it. The man is just this side of a criminal and I NEVER had any trouble with any of my returns when working with him. He’s a genius. He’s one of the things I miss most about New York. I haven’t found anyone like him in Cali.

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Yep. He's a bit pricey but I got one that does all that. Hmmm how do we trade info on here?

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SC1, just post the CPA's name here and OP can Google them + contact them on their own? If the one you use accepts new clients, not sure what the issue is. It doesn't reveal who you are specifically.

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I’ll definitely be looking up Ronald McDonald this weekend

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Damn, looks like Ron McDonald moved to Massachusetts!

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Does such an accountant exist?!

Thanks SC1!! I’ll look him up

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