FIRM PROFILE The firm was originally founded by Robert Hoffman in 1991 and over the next twelve years he experienced continued business growth. A partnership was formed in 2001 with Mark West, and the business continued to grow. Because of the growth of the firm, employees were needed to assist us with our increased responsibilities to our clients. Our growth has given us the opportunity to move from our homes to our present office location in Gilbertsville so we can better serve our clients. The foundation of our firm was built on providing quality, affordable service to small businesses and individuals. Our firm works as a team to continue in this course. The purpose of the Hoffman & West accounting firm is to provide top notch service in order to (1) legally cut taxes by utilizing effective tax laws, (2) provide accounting services that will keep you informed of financial conditions and (3) provide services for both individuals and businesses on an on-going basis. ROBERT A. HOFFMAN, CPA Robert Hoffman graduated in 1974 from Penn State with a Bachelors degree in business. He worked for various accounting firms and also was a company controller until starting his own tax and accounting business in 1991. He has extensive experience in all aspects of tax preparation for individuals and businesses. Each year, he attends seminars to stay in tune with the ever-changing tax laws. MARK C. WEST CPA Mark West graduated in 1983 from Albright College with a Bachelors degree in accounting. He worked for various accounting firms and also was a company controller until starting his own tax and accounting practice in 1999. He is currently certified as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor and has much experience in using accounting software. He also has many years of experience in tax preparation for individuals and businesses. He stays current with his knowledge of the ever-changing tax laws by attending various seminars. OUR SERVICES Our firm is proud to offer a full range of services to fit the needs of individuals and businesses. These include:Personal Income Taxes Business Taxes Estate and Trust Returns Tax Planning Payroll Bookkeeping Accounting Software Maintenance New Business Set Up TAX SERVICES: Individual tax services include the preparation of Federal, state and local tax returns. We will also prepare estimated tax payment forms, if necessary, for the upcoming tax year. Business tax services include the preparation of Federal and state business returns for corporations and partnerships. We also prepare business privilege tax returns and sales tax returns when necessary. We can assist you in filing the appropriate Federal and state returns for an estate or trust. Our firm provides practical tax planning advice to save you tax dollars.PAYROLL SERVICES: Do you have employees and want to take the guesswork out of preparing payroll accurately? We can offer many convenient payroll processing options to fit your company's needs. Our firm also provides accurate preparation of payroll taxes to ensure all tax liabilities are paid timely. These payroll tax services are also available to employers who currently prepare their own payroll.BOOKKEEPING SERVICES: We offer bookkeeping services at various levels tailored to your company's individual needs. This is a convenient way to be sure your financial records are accurate and up-to-date. Please talk to us about the different bookkeeping services we can make available to your company.