"Greg was very easy to work with. I had a complicated scenario that he was able to manage, with complete confidence. I would highly recommend using him."
"I've had a great experience working with Greg Monaco. He is incredibly detail-oriented and thorough, making sure everything is handled correctly and fully compliant. What really stood out to me is how…"
"Monaco CPA is excellent to work with! Greg is detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and prompt. He's been instrumental in helping me get my business off the ground with a strong financial foundation that includes…"
"If you need a CPA or accountant in Livingston or Essex County, I highly recommend Greg at Monaco CPA. My wife and I switched because my old accountant often didn't return my calls. Greg is different. He…"
"I've been working with Greg Monaco, CPA for a few years now, and he's honestly saved me real money with both personal tax help and crypto tax stuff. He answers quickly, breaks things down in a way that's…"
"I've been working with Gregory Monaco CPA LLC for my taxes, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Extremely professional, thorough, and organized from start to finish. He takes the time to explain…"
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 is a virtual CPA practice serving clients in South Orange, Essex County, and the SOMA community with personal tax preparation, small business accounting, and bookkeeping.
Greg Monaco, CPA, remains responsible for each accepted written engagement. Accepted work may include federal and state reporting for wages, consulting income, or an already-formed business.
As an Essex County CPA, Monaco CPA combines knowledge of the NJ tax landscape and South Orange's unique economic profile with the convenience of a fully virtual practice. New-client intake begins with the contact form and a written scope review; submitting it does not promise a consultation or call. Documents are exchanged securely through an encrypted client portal. No need to find parking near the Village Center.
South Orange property-tax amounts can interact with the federal SALT cap, itemization, the standard deduction, and the applicable MAGI phase-down. Current-law caps and return effects depend on the tax year and complete facts; no deduction, credit, or savings result is promised.
South Orange residents with New York-source wages may have NJ and NY return obligations, including convenience-rule and sourcing questions. For an accepted engagement and no credit or result is promised.
Seton Hall faculty and staff can have wage, tuition-remission, consulting-income, grant, and retirement-distribution reporting questions. For a client-established retirement account, accepted work is limited to tax-return treatment and contribution-limit reporting; Monaco CPA does not recommend distribution timing or select, open, set up, administer, or manage a plan.
South Orange creatives and freelancers can face Schedule C, estimated-payment, home-office, and NJ/NY sourcing questions. Multi-state components are confirmed in the written scope.
Your CPA knows your name and your situation.
Livingston-based virtual CPA licensed in New Jersey, serving clients statewide.
Secure portal, document exchange, and e-filing for accepted engagements.
Greg reviews written contact-form submissions. Any response, availability, scope, price, and timing are confirmed only in writing; submitting the form creates no engagement and promises no call, consultation, or outcome.
Monaco CPA provides services throughout South Orange and Essex County, NJ, including:
Accurate, stress-free tax returns for W-2 earners, freelancers, and self-employed individuals.
Entity-tax, estimated-tax, BAIT, and timing analysis under an accepted written scope; no monitoring or outcome promise.
Returns and compliance for S-Corps, LLCs, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online setup, and financial reporting.
QuickBooks Online setup, cleanup, bookkeeping, and written platform guidance from a Gold Certified ProAdvisor.
The client or payroll provider sets up and runs payroll, transmits filings and forms, and makes payments; Monaco CPA reviews specified provider-produced reports under an accepted written scope.
"I've known Greg for many years, and he's always been incredibly reliable and detail-oriented. He's a hard worker who runs a tight ship and operates with honesty and integrity. Greg has always been great with his own finances, and I would trust him without hesitation to handle mine or anyone else's. I'll definitely be recommending Monaco CPA to friends and family. If you're looking for a CPA who is upfront, disciplined, and genuinely cares about doing things the right way, Greg is your guy."
Al-Nasir F.
"I was looking for a crypto tax expert because I've been trading in the crypto space for the last couple years and wanted to get my taxes done right. Going to a traditional CPA would have been okay, but with Greg he really knew what was needed to get my taxes aligned. Thanks Greg!"
Amiel B.
"Greg was very professional and patient with my messy bookkeeping. He was easily able to handle gambling, crypto, business, W-2, and ACA. I would recommend his services to anyone with a complex return. Thanks Greg!"
Joseph 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. Historical reviews may describe prior communication channels; current prospective-client intake and any response, when provided, use the written contact form only and create no call or consultation promise.
Greg reviews written contact-form submissions. Any response, availability, scope, price, and timing are confirmed only in writing; submitting the form creates no engagement and promises no call, consultation, or outcome.
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 (New Jersey CPA firm registration). Monaco CPA does not maintain physical offices outside New Jersey and does not hold CPA firm permits in other states.