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Reviews reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee similar outcomes. Tax savings and other results depend on each person's facts and are not typical of all engagements. No reviewer was compensated for providing a review.
Monaco CPA provides personal tax preparation, small business accounting, and bookkeeping services to individuals and businesses in Montclair, New Jersey. Based in nearby Livingston, the practice serves Montclair residents through a fully virtual model, no commute required.
Montclair's mix of young professionals, creative freelancers, and independent business owners makes it a community where personalized CPA services matter. Whether you're a W-2 earner with a side business or a small business owner navigating NJ tax compliance, Greg Monaco, CPA remains your primary contact and final reviewer.
All consultations are conducted via video call or phone, and documents are exchanged securely through an encrypted client portal, giving Montclair clients big-firm capabilities with boutique attention.
Montclair is home to a large population of NYC commuters, freelancers, and small business owners, all of whom have distinct tax needs. Monaco CPA works with Montclair-based photographers, music artists, and short-term rental operators navigating NJ-NY commuter tax situations, self-employment tax, and home office deductions.
The Montclair business community spans the arts, restaurants, health and wellness, professional services, and real estate. Monaco CPA has experience with the NJ tax requirements that apply to each of these industries, including S-Corp elections, BAIT filings, and NJ CBT returns.
Montclair's property values and corresponding property taxes also create planning opportunities around mortgage interest deductions, potential rental income from ADUs, and the impact of NJ's SALT deduction cap workarounds for homeowners.
A lot of Montclair's economy runs on freelance and project work, which means worker classification comes up constantly. If you hire help for your studio, shop, or practice, how you classify them matters to the state. I review classification as part of my payroll services so it never becomes a notice.
Montclair's creative economy works from home more often than not, which makes the home studio one of the most valuable and most fumbled deductions in town. A dedicated workspace, gear and instrument depreciation, and the self-employment retirement options that stack on top - handled together, they meaningfully change what a freelance year nets. That's the planning conversation I have most often with Montclair clients.
The restaurants and wellness businesses along Bloomfield Avenue and in the Walnut Street district add the employer-side layer: payroll, tip reporting where it applies, and sales tax compliance. I handle those alongside the owners' personal returns through bookkeeping and payroll engagements so the whole picture stays coordinated.
Your CPA knows your name and your situation.
Livingston-based virtual CPA licensed in New Jersey, serving clients statewide.
Secure portal, video consultations, and e-filing from anywhere.
All inquiries answered within 1–2 business days.
Monaco CPA provides services throughout Montclair and Essex County, NJ, including:
Accurate, stress-free tax returns for W-2 earners, freelancers, and self-employed individuals.
Year-round strategies to help reduce your tax liability legally.
Returns and compliance for S-Corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online setup, and financial reporting.
QuickBooks Online setup, cleanup, training, and ongoing support from a Gold Certified ProAdvisor.
Payroll processing, tax filings, and compliance for NJ businesses.
"Great price. Glad I trusted Greg with my tax planning - looking forward to working together again."
Suhas S.
"Greg was very professional in helping me with my taxes. He broke it down and explained all the details. He was very easy to communicate with. I am all set for this year and I will be returning next year for the same service. His tax planning and strategies helped me save money."
Brandon B.
"Great service and really efficient. The virtual process was straightforward and saved me a ton of time."
Eric R.
These reviews reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee similar outcomes. Results vary based on each person's specific facts and circumstances. No reviewer was compensated for providing a review. Tax savings and outcomes depend on individual tax situations and are not typical of all engagements.
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Tax advice disclaimer: This material is for general educational information only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice for your specific facts. A CPA-client relationship is formed only through a signed engagement letter.
Monaco CPA is licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy (Firm License #20CB00789800). Services are provided remotely to clients nationwide. Monaco CPA does not maintain physical offices outside New Jersey and does not hold CPA firm permits in other states.