
Business
Accounting & Assurance
Our assurance services are designed to help business owners and management make better decisions through a tailored client specific approach. We strive to deliver a proactive professional relationship that delivers value through attentive service and year-round advice.
- Financial statements: reviews and compilations
- Agreed upon procedures: customized financial statement or system analysis
- Financial statement projections
- Internal control review and fraud prevention studies

Tax Services
RJL’s team works on the clients’ behalf navigating key tax law changes understanding how legislative changes will impact current and long term plans. Our partners and staff have the expertise, training, and ongoing education to assist in all areas of income taxation. We believe advanced planning is essential.

- Federal and State tax return preparation
- Business entity selection
- IRS representation and resolution
- Business tax analysis for purchase and sale
- State and local tax
- Not-for-profit tax and information returns
Consulting Services
Most businesses have financial issues beyond routine tax and assurance services. Over the years we have expanded our advisory services to support our clients’ needs as their businesses have grown. Our team of CPA’s help manage both short-term operational and long-term business goals.
- Mergers, acquisitions, and succession planning
- Fraud assessment and prevention studies
- Business valuation
- Accounting system reviews
- Organizational structure analysis
- QuickBooks set up and training
- Management and CFO consulting
- Budgets, forecasts, and projections
- Efficiency and profitability assessments

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The Possible Tax Landscape for Businesses in the Future
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Does your business have employees who get tips? You may qualify for a tax credit
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“I have been a client of RJL’s for almost 20 years. It is an honor and a privilege to work with the amazing team that RJL has assembled.”
Steve Schreiner
President (Grindstone Foundation)
Frequently Asked Questions
We work most effectively with clients who maintain accurate, organized records — whether in-house or with professional bookkeeping support. This allows us to focus on strategic advisory, tax planning, and controller-level oversight rather than basic data entry.
Yes. We manage all payroll filings, including federal and state reporting, quarterly filings, and year-end payroll forms. Our process ensures compliance and accuracy, freeing business owners to focus on operations.
Billing is transparent and tailored to each client’s needs. Engagements may be structured as fixed fees for defined services or as a retainer for ongoing advisory. Our goal is clarity upfront so there are no surprises, and clients know the value they receive.
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