Tax Consulting Services
Personalized tax planning, preparation and compliance from trusted NC advisors.
Individual & Business Tax Services
Plan Beyond Tax Season
At DMJPS, we do more than file returns. We help individuals and businesses plan, reduce tax burdens, and make confident financial decisions. With decades of experience and deep technical knowledge, our team brings clarity to a complex landscape.
We serve clients in North Carolina and across state lines from our offices in Greensboro, Asheville, Boone, Concord, Durham, Marion, Monroe, Mooresville, Sanford, and Wilmington.
A Connected Approach to Tax
Not every organization requires a full financial statement audit. DMJPS helps you determine the appropriate service based on your reporting requirements, intended users, and the level of assurance needed.
Plan Ahead
We evaluate upcoming decisions, changing circumstances, and potential tax implications before opportunities or deadlines pass.
Prepare Accurately
Our team prepares federal, state, and local filings with a clear understanding of your business, finances, and prior-year activity.
Stay Compliant
We help you manage evolving requirements, multistate obligations, tax authority inquiries, and other matters throughout the year.
Support for Every Tax Need
From annual filings to complex planning matters, DMJPS provides tax services for individuals, families, and businesses at every stage. Explore the areas where our team can provide guidance and support.
Tax Preparation & Compliance
DMJPS prepares federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses with close attention to accuracy, changing requirements, and the broader circumstances behind the numbers.
Because tax preparation is part of an ongoing relationship, we also use the filing process to identify questions and potential planning opportunities for the year ahead.
Common Needs
- Individual and business tax returns
- Federal, state, and local filings
- Estimated tax calculations
- Extension and deadline planning
- Ongoing filing compliance
Tax Planning & Consulting
The most useful tax strategies are developed before major decisions are finalized. Our team helps clients evaluate timing, structure, and potential tax consequences throughout the year.
We coordinate recommendations with your financial circumstances and long-term plans, helping you prepare for upcoming transactions, investments, and life or business changes.
Common Needs
- Year-round tax planning
- Income and deduction strategies
- Major purchase planning
- Retirement considerations
- Transaction guidance
Business Tax Strategy
Tax considerations affect decisions throughout the life of a business. DMJPS advises owners on entity structure, operations, expansion, ownership changes, and succession planning.
Our team helps you understand how potential decisions may affect both the business and its owners before plans are put into action.
Common Needs
- Entity selection and restructuring
- Business expansion
- Ownership transitions
- Succession planning
- Operational tax decisions
Multistate & Local Tax
Operating across state and local jurisdictions can create new filing, registration, and tax obligations. We help businesses understand where requirements may apply and how expansion can affect their overall tax position.
Our state-specific knowledge supports compliance while helping you evaluate the tax implications of entering new markets.
Common Needs
- Multistate income tax
- State and local filings
- Nexus considerations
- Business registrations
- Expansion into new jurisdictions
IRS & State Representation
A notice, inquiry, or audit from a tax authority can be difficult to navigate without experienced support. DMJPS helps clients understand the issue, gather the necessary information, and communicate with the appropriate agency.
Our team represents individuals and businesses through federal and state tax matters while working toward a clear and efficient resolution.
Common Needs
- IRS and state notices
- Tax audits and inquiries
- Document preparation
- Agency communication
- Tax issue resolution
Estates, Gifts & Trusts
Estate, gift, and trust decisions can have lasting effects on your family, beneficiaries, and broader financial plan. DMJPS helps clients coordinate tax planning and compliance with their long-term intentions.
We work alongside individuals, families, trustees, and other advisors to address reporting requirements and evaluate strategies for preserving and transferring wealth.
Common Needs
- Estate and trust tax returns
- Gift tax planning and reporting
- Wealth transfer strategies
- Fiduciary tax matters
- Coordination with estate advisors
Tax Milestones
The most effective tax strategies begin before major financial decisions are made. Whether you’re growing a business, investing in new opportunities, or preparing for retirement, proactive planning helps position you for better outcomes when it’s time to file.
Growth
Entity changes, expansion, and hiring can all affect your tax position. Planning before those decisions are finalized can help you understand the impact and identify opportunities early.
Purchases
Real estate, equipment, and other investments may come with important tax considerations. Reviewing the purchase in advance can help you choose the right timing and structure.
Life Changes
Retirement, family changes, and estate planning can shift your tax priorities. Revisiting your strategy early gives you more time to prepare for the financial impact.
Year-End
A year-end review can uncover strategies that are still available before key deadlines pass. It also helps you prepare for filing based on what changed throughout the year.
Our People
Planning Ahead Makes a Difference
The most effective tax strategies happen before important financial decisions are made. Whether you’re growing a business, planning for retirement, or navigating changing tax laws, our team provides practical guidance that extends beyond tax season.
- Year-round tax planning
- Personalized recommendations
- Experienced advisors
- Responsive support
Connect With a Specialist
80 professionals lead these engagements. Reach out to the person or local office nearest you.
Benjamin Hamrick, CPA, ABV, CFF, ASA, CM&AA, CVA, CGMA
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Industry Experience
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