Richard A. Barber is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida.  His firm in Orlando prepares income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships,  LLC’s, trusts and estates as well as the preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements. As a professional for over 28 years, Mr. Barber strives to listen to your questions and concerns and identify your needs. Together, he helps clients develop an efficient and workable plan, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Who is Qualified?

When it comes to selecting a tax preparer, you have to first determine who is qualified. You should know that the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) does not certify tax preparers, only enrolled agents. Therefore, according to the U.S. government, anyone can do tax returns, however some states do impose a licensing requirement. The only federal regulation for tax preparers is a set of penalties that holds them accountable if they knowingly prepare returns that are fraudulent or for those they should know are wrong.

There are several benefits of using a Certified Public Accountant to prepare your taxes. For example, Certified Public Accountants in Orlando are extremely well versed in the IRS Tax Code, finances and complex tax issues. Additionally, they do not just simply put tax returns together; rather an Orlando Certified Public Accountant is able to recommend long term tax strategies to save you money. This in turn allows you to put money away for important milestones, such as your child’s college education or your retirement.

Serving the areas of Lake Mary, Longwood, Sanford and Winter Springs, Winter Park and surrounding areas, Richard A. Barber is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as Business Network International. As a CPA in Orlando, his high standards and responsive service spell the difference between his firm and the rest. If you’re looking for affordable and professional tax, accounting, and bookkeeping services, contact Richard A. Barber today for more information.