Katharine H Leary CPA Inc

Accountant in Tiverton, RI (show on map)

Full-service tax, accounting, and business consulting firm in Little Compton, RI.

About

Katharine "Kate" Leary, CPA has been serving the tax and accounting needs of closely held businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals since 2002. She provides full service accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services, tailored to the needs of her clients.

Kate has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Brown University and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is Treasurer of Little Compton Makers, a non-profit dedicated to S.T.E.A.M. education, and is an active community volunteer.

Full-service tax, accounting, and business consulting

Small firm personality with big firm capability

Local community involvement (Little Compton Makers, Treasurer)

Services

Tax Preparation

Preparing your own income tax return can be a task that leaves you with more questions than answers. Filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled. Even if you use a computer software program there's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional. We work directly with each of our tax clients, providing an unparalleled level of service and a comprehensive understanding of each client's unique tax situation.

Tax Planning

Planning is the key to successfully and legally reducing your tax liability. We go beyond tax compliance and proactively recommend tax saving strategies to maximize your after-tax income. We make it a priority to enhance our mastery of the current tax law, complex tax code, and new tax regulations by attending frequent tax seminars. To ensure that you pay the lowest amount of taxes allowable by law we continually look for ways to minimize your taxes throughout the year, not just at the end of the year.

IRS Audit Representation

We're here to help you resolve your tax problems and put an end to the misery that the IRS can put you through. We pride ourselves on being very efficient, affordable, and of course, extremely discrete.

Small Business Accounting

Small Business Accounting services tailored to the needs of closely held businesses.

Payroll

Payroll services for small businesses.

Reviews & Compilations

Reviews and compilations for non-profit organizations and businesses.

Credentials & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Since 2002

Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member of Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of using a professional tax preparer? +

According to a study released by the US Government's General Accounting Office last year, most taxpayers (77% of 71 million taxpayers) believe they benefited from using a professional tax preparer.

How does tax planning help reduce my tax liability? +

Planning is the key to successfully and legally reducing your tax liability. We go beyond tax compliance and proactively recommend tax saving strategies to maximize your after-tax income.

What services do you offer for IRS audit representation? +