Public Accountants — Putnam County

The architecture of enduring wealth.

Bespoke financial stewardship for private families and discerning enterprises. From our office in Carmel, New York, LaPeruta & Associates has built a reputation on precision, discretion, and counsel that endures across generations.

Leather ledger and fountain pen on a walnut desk
Est. Carmel, NY

"Discretion is our foundational currency."

The Practice

A commitment to the hushed details of excellence.

We operate at the intersection of rigorous technical precision and sophisticated strategic foresight. Accounting is not merely a record of the past — it is the blueprint for your family's and business's future security.

LaPeruta & Associates serves a deliberately limited clientele to ensure each engagement receives the unhurried attention it deserves.

30+Years in Practice
100%Compliance Record
CPACertified, NYS
1:1Partner Attention
Services

Counsel, considered with care.

Each engagement begins with listening — and concludes with a strategy authored specifically for you.

Strategic Tax Counsel

Multi-year tax architecture for individuals, partnerships, and closely-held corporations — proactive mitigation grounded in current federal and New York State law.

  • Federal & NYS income tax preparation
  • Quarterly estimated tax planning
  • IRS & state representation and audit defense
  • Multi-state filings and residency strategy

Corporate Accounting

Audit, review, and compilation services for established enterprises seeking precision, transparency, and a steady fiscal hand from a true partner.

  • Monthly bookkeeping & general ledger oversight
  • Audit, review and compilation engagements
  • Payroll administration and 1099 reporting
  • Outsourced controller & fractional CFO support

Estate & Legacy Planning

Trust administration and estate accounting designed to preserve generational wealth with technical precision and quiet empathy.

  • Estate, gift and fiduciary tax returns
  • Trust accounting and ongoing administration
  • Succession planning for family enterprises
  • Coordination with attorneys and advisors

Private Client Advisory

Confidential, bespoke financial oversight for high-net-worth individuals who require a single, discreet point of trusted counsel.

  • Personal financial statement preparation
  • Cash-flow modeling and net-worth tracking
  • Charitable giving and foundation accounting
  • Year-round advisory on major transactions

Small Business & Startups

Pragmatic guidance for owner-operated businesses across Putnam County — from formation and chart of accounts to scaling and exit.

  • Entity selection (LLC, S-Corp, Partnership)
  • QuickBooks setup, training and clean-up
  • Sales tax registration and filings
  • Cash-flow forecasting and KPI dashboards

Tax Resolution & Planning

Discreet representation and forward-looking strategy for clients facing complex tax situations or significant life events.

  • Offers in compromise and installment agreements
  • Penalty abatement and lien resolution
  • Pre-transaction tax modeling
  • Retirement and Social Security tax strategy
Leadership

The principals of the practice.

Direct access to the partners who steward every engagement.

Veteran-Owned · Military Discount

Founded by a U.S. military veteran. We extend a standing discount to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.

Jefferson Valley — Westchester County

A private practice, rooted in the Hudson Valley.

Our primary drop-off location in Jefferson Valley provides a private setting for measured financial discourse — close enough to New York City to serve its sophistication, far enough to offer the perspective it requires.

Primary Drop-Off Location
3505 Hill Blvd, Suite J
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Carmel Office
26 Brett Rd
Carmel, NY 10512
Direct Line
(845) 277-5504
Inquire Privately

A quiet conversation about your future.

For inquiries, referrals, and general correspondence. We respond personally to every message within one business day.

Telephone
(845) 277-5504
Office
26 Brett Rd, Carmel, NY 10512