A Small Firm, Built on Long-Term Relationships
Fifteen-plus years of preparing returns, keeping books, and helping small businesses make sense of their finances — one client at a time.
Why McLaughlin Accounting Group
McLaughlin Accounting Group Inc was built on a simple idea: individuals and small businesses deserve a tax and accounting partner who actually picks up the phone, explains things in plain English, and sticks around long after the return is filed.
For more than 15 years, we've prepared individual and business tax returns, kept books current, run payroll, and helped clients think ahead instead of just looking back at last year's numbers. We work with a manageable roster of clients by design — so every return gets a careful look, not an assembly line.
Today the firm offers a full menu of tax and accounting services for individuals, self-employed professionals, and small businesses — based in New York and registered as a New York State tax return preparer, while regularly preparing multi-state returns for clients who live, work, or run a business across state lines.
How We're Qualified — and Where We Bring in Help
We believe in being upfront about our credentials so you always know exactly who's handling your return.
Our Standing
- IRS PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number) holder, as required of every paid tax preparer
- Registered with New York State as a tax return preparer, per NYS Tax Department requirements [confirm/insert NYTPRIN]
- Experienced preparing returns across multiple states, in addition to New York — ask about your specific state(s)
- 15+ years of hands-on tax preparation and small-business accounting experience
- Ongoing continuing education to stay current on federal and New York tax law changes
What Working With Us Looks Like
Introductory Conversation
We learn about your situation — personal return, business, or both — and what kind of support you're looking for.
Clear Scope & Pricing
You'll get a written engagement letter and fee estimate before any work begins — no guessing what it'll cost.
Careful Preparation
Your return or books are prepared, reviewed, and explained to you before anything is filed.
Year-Round Relationship
For planning, bookkeeping, and payroll clients, we stay in touch well beyond tax season.