Baumgarten & Company is a full-service accounting firm located in Cleveland, OH serving clients throughout the area, dedicated to providing our clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs from our team of CPA's. Today, more than ever, you need advisors who go beyond the basics.
The team at Baumgarten & Company take pride in the work we do for our clients to develop strong business strategies and explore creative ideas that will provide long-term benefits for your financial future. We strive to minimize your current and future tax liabilities, and serve as your guide through the necessary steps to help you grow your business and personal net worth.
The team at Baumgarten & Company take pride in the work we do for our clients to develop strong business strategies and explore creative ideas that will provide long-term benefits for your financial future. We strive to minimize your current and future tax liabilities, and serve as your guide through the necessary steps to help you grow your business and personal net worth.
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Originally formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1946, our firm was known as Stromberg & Associates. After a reorganization in 1952 the local CPA firm was renamed Baumgarten, Carpenter, Craig & Ziska. Allen Wapnick joined the firm in 1957. Brian Fialko and Lawrence Yunaska joined in 1983 and the firm was called Baumgarten, Kanner, Wapnick Fialko and Yunaska.
Larry is a 1973 graduate of Westlake High School and a 1977 graduate of Wittenberg University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Larry has served on various state committies for the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants as well as Local Cleveland committees.
Baumgarten & Company LLP provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. At Baumgarten & Company LLP, 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.
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.
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Larissa I.
Aug 02, 2019
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I have used Baumgarten for several years. As someone building my small business, I have found my accountant Ken to be personable, professional, and straightforward about how to manage my tax liability. I've certainly not gotten that type time, care and expertise everywhere. As a small business person, I am grateful to have it here.
Douglas Stiff
Aug 29, 2018
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I just spoke with Kenneth J. Gulling, CPA -
Manager IT Services/Business Advisor at this company. A personal friend of mine used him to file her taxes. When she came to me in tears and showed me her return I was shocked. I found many concerning items in her return. She called Ken while I was in the room and Ken used a tone with her that was so disrespectful I had to step in. I asked Ken a very simple question, and he responded to me with utter disrespect. When I called him out and asked him to speak to me like a professional, he hung up on me.
Manager IT Services/Business Advisor at this company. A personal friend of mine used him to file her taxes. When she came to me in tears and showed me her return I was shocked. I found many concerning items in her return. She called Ken while I was in the room and Ken used a tone with her that was so disrespectful I had to step in. I asked Ken a very simple question, and he responded to me with utter disrespect. When I called him out and asked him to speak to me like a professional, he hung up on me.
