Mark A Smith Certified Public Accountant

For years, MASWEN, P.C. CPAs has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Our core services include consulting, accounting and taxation. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve.

MASWEN, P.C. CPAs provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. At MASWEN, P.C. CPAs, we strive to meet each client's specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment.

At MASWEN, P.C. CPAs, we guide our clients through a full range of tax planning and preparation decisions with strategies that minimize your tax liabilities, maximize your cash flow and keep you on track to your financial goals.Our expertise, experience, analysis and thorough research allow us to optimize financial opportunities to be found in existing as well as recently altered tax laws.

MASWEN, P.C. CPAs is a certified public accounting firm dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. On this website, you will find information about MASWEN, P.C. CPAs, including our list of services. We have also provided you with online resources to assist in the tax process and financial decision-making.

Have you just started a new business? Did you know expenses incurred before a business begins operations are not allowed as current deductions? Generally, these start up costs must be amortized over a period of 180 months beginning in the month in which the business begins. However, based on the current tax provisions, you may elect to deduct up to $5,000 of business start-up and $5,000 of organizational costs paid or incurred.

Following are some generally recognized financial planning tools that may help you reduce your tax bill. Charitable Giving - Instead of selling your appreciated long-term securities, donate the stock instead and avoid paying tax on the unrealized gain while still getting a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value.