Tax Preparation and Planning Services for U.S. CPA Firms

Accurate tax prep and documented planning support, delivered by an offshore team that fits your workflow and helps you hit deadlines.

63+ U.S. CPA firms
160+ offshore experts
98% retention
Roles & Responsibilities

This keeps control where it belongs, while removing execution bottlenecks.

What our offshore team handles

  • Return preparation based on your firm’s checklists and review standards

  • Workpaper build, tie-outs, and supporting schedules

  • Organizing source documents and maintaining a clean audit trail

  • Drafting planning inputs, scenarios, and reviewer question lists

  • Extension support, deadline tracking, and status reporting

  • IRS notice packs and audit support prep (document pull, summaries, draft inputs)

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what stays with your firm

  • Client communication and advisory conversations

  • Final technical positions, elections, and disclosures

  • Reviewer decisions and final sign-off

  • Engagement pricing, scope, and relationship management

Process

How the work flows

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Step 1
Scope and standards alignment

We confirm entity mix, volumes, deadlines, and your workpaper and review format.

Step 2
Secure access and setup

We set up folders, naming conventions, trackers, and handoff rules so files stay organized.

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Step 3
Preparation and documentation

Our team prepares returns and workpapers, and flags items that need reviewer attention.

Step 4
Reviewer feedback loop

We turn comments quickly, keep change notes clear, and maintain version control

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Step 5
Planning cadence (optional but recommended)

Quarterly or year-end planning inputs, projections, and action lists that your reviewer can approve fast.

What We Provide

What’s included in our tax preparation and planning services

U.S. individual tax returns

  • Preparation and filing for Form 1040 and related schedules (including 1040-NR where applicable)

  • FBAR filing support for foreign account compliance

  • IRS amnesty and notices handling support

  • Expat compliance support for Forms 2555, 5471, 5472, and related reporting

U.S. business tax returns

  • Partnership returns: Form 1065, including allocation support and K-1 workpapers

  • Corporate compliance: Form 1120, with federal and state considerations

  • S-Corporation services: Form 1120-S, including shareholder K-1 support

  • Multistate taxation support (tracking and workpapers across jurisdictions)

  • Audit support for IRS audits and inquiries (prep and documentation support)

Estate, gift, and trust tax services

  • Estate tax returns: Form 706 support, including valuation workpaper preparation

  • Gift tax returns: Form 709 support

  • Trust tax returns: Form 1041 support

  • Estate and trust planning inputs and documentation support

Not-for-profit tax services

  • Exempt organization returns: Forms 990 and 990-EZ support

  • Planning support for nonprofits to improve compliance and preserve benefits

Tax planning support (proactive, documented, reviewer-friendly)

  • Individual planning: quarterly and annual projections (including tools like BNA, where used)

  • Business planning: scenario support tied to financial goals and compliance limits

  • Expat planning: tailored planning inputs for cross-border compliance

  • Credits and incentives: identification support to reduce liabilities

  • Tax projections: accurate forecasting to reduce penalty risk

Canada tax services (if your firm supports Canadian clients)

  • Individual returns: Form T1

  • Corporate returns: Form T2

  • Partnership returns: Form T5013

  • Expat tax planning: support for Canadian expatriate compliance strategies

Specialized add-ons (as needed)

  • Sales tax return services: filing and preparation for sales and use tax, liability calculations, and notice responses

  • Tax dispute resolution: audit, dispute, and appeal support packs

  • FoTax research support: access to tax professionals, verified references, and updates on regulatory changesrm

Why Choose Us

Why CPA firms choose us for tax prep and planning

Review-ready work, not rough drafts

We deliver organized workpapers, clean tie-outs, and clear notes so your reviewers spend time deciding, not re-building.

Built for quality, compliance, and timeliness

Our delivery model is designed around deadlines and documentation. That is what keeps CPA firms calm during peak season.

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Planning that supports decisions

Planning inputs are practical, tied to numbers, and documented so partners can review quickly and confidently.

Scales without breaking your process

We work inside your tools and your workflow. Your firm stays in control, and the day-to-day stays predictable.

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Security Compliance

Data security and confidentiality

CPA firms trust us with sensitive data, so security is built into how we operate. We follow secure access principles, controlled data handling, and process discipline that supports compliance-heavy environments.

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SOC 2
Applied
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ISO 27001
Certified
GDPR
GDPR
Applied

(If you want, we can share our security overview during the fit call.)

Testimonial

Hear from satisfied clients

“Madras Accountancy has been more than just a partner… they’ve seamlessly supported us in both tax and bookkeeping… Balaji and his team truly care about our success.”
Jonathan McCormick, EA, MST
Co-Founder & COO, Hillhurst Tax Group
“Their team’s expertise in both tax preparation and bookkeeping has brought consistency and reliability… proactive approach… completed on time with a high level of accuracy.
Josh T. Hansen, CPA
Founder & Managing Partner
“They quickly became our primary offshore provider… at preparatory and detail review levels, their staff are excellent… proactive communication and unwavering commitment.”
Dave Myers
COO, RS&F
“Their team’s expertise in tax preparation and review… significantly enhanced our efficiency during peak seasons.
Prasanna G. Kidambi, CPA, MBA
Tax Partner, Stowe & Degon
Let’s Start Working

What happens next

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Free 30 min fit call

We’ll review your volume, entity mix, tools, deadlines, and your review standards.

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Clear scope and workflow plan

You get a breakdown of what we handle vs what stays with your firm, plus a clean handoff process.

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Start with a small pilot and scale

We begin with a defined set of returns or a client segment, then expand once your team is comfortable.

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+1 (818) 491-6518
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info@madrasaccountancy.com
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Got Any Doubts?

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between tax preparation and tax planning?

Tax preparation is the process of compiling, validating, and filing returns accurately and on time. Tax planning is the forward-looking work that helps reduce risk, avoid penalties, and make better decisions before deadlines hit.

Do you support complex cases and reviewer-level work?

Yes. We can support complex scenarios and high-level review support depending on your firm’s requirements and how you structure the engagement.

Can you work inside our existing tools and processes?

Yes. We align to your checklists, workpaper formats, file structure, and review standards.

How do you handle data security?

We follow a security program aligned to CPA firm expectations, with SOC 2 (applied), ISO 27001 (certified), and GDPR (applied) controls supporting how we manage sensitive information.

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