- Individual & business tax returnsFederal and New Jersey returns for individuals, families, LLCs, S corporations and partnerships.
- NJ & NY multi-state complianceCommuter, remote-work and part-year returns filed so you aren't taxed twice.
- Tax planning & advisoryEntity structure, estimated taxes, retirement plans and year-end planning.
- IRS & NJ tax representationNotices, audits, payment plans and Offers in Compromise.
A Morris County CPA firm that knows your name
Large firms can make you feel like a file number. As a boutique practice, we keep every engagement close: you work directly with a CPA who knows your return, your business and your goals. We're based in Mine Hill, in the western part of the county, and work with clients throughout Morris County, including Morristown, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Randolph, Dover, Rockaway, Denville, Madison, Chatham, Florham Park, Hanover Township (Whippany and Cedar Knolls), Boonton, Montville, Roxbury and Mendham.
Most of our work happens through a secure client portal, by phone and by video call, so you never have to take time off to drop off documents. We respond within one business day and are available Saturdays as well as weekdays.
Tax preparation for Morris County individuals and families
Whether your return is straightforward or complicated, it's prepared and reviewed by a CPA, not run through software and sent back. We regularly handle:
- W-2 professionals with investments, rental property or side income
- Stock options, RSUs and ESPP shares for employees of the many pharmaceutical, financial-services and technology companies in and around the county
- Cryptocurrency and Form 1099-DA reconciliation
- Estate and trust returns for executors and trustees
- New Jersey's own rules, including the property tax deduction of up to $15,000 (or the property tax credit) and New Jersey 529 plan deductions for eligible taxpayers
Morris County small business tax planning
Morris County is home to thousands of owner-run businesses: professional practices, contractors, consultants, medical offices and family companies. For them, a tax accountant should do more than file the return. We help you:
- Choose the right structure, and decide whether an S corporation election makes sense at your profit level
- Set a reasonable owner salary and run payroll correctly
- Make the right quarterly estimated payments, without overpaying
- Evaluate New Jersey's Business Alternative Income Tax (BAIT), which can reduce federal tax for owners of partnerships and S corporations
- Keep clean, reconciled books in QuickBooks Online all year, not just at tax time
New Jersey doesn't follow federal bonus depreciation, and it imposes its own minimum tax on S corporations, so your state return often differs from your federal one. We plan for both.
New Jersey and New York multi-state compliance
Many Morris County residents commute to New York, whether on the Morristown Line from Dover, Denville, Morristown, Madison or Chatham, or work remotely for New York employers. That usually means a New York nonresident return alongside your New Jersey resident return, with a credit for the tax paid to New York. New York's "convenience of the employer" rule can also tax days you work from home in New Jersey. We prepare both returns together, so the credit is claimed correctly and you aren't taxed twice on the same income. See our guide to New Jersey and New York multi-state taxes.
New Jersey tax controversy and IRS representation
A letter from the IRS or the New Jersey Division of Taxation is stressful, but it's rarely as bad as it first looks. As CPAs, we can represent you directly, so in most cases you never have to call the agency yourself. We handle:
- IRS and New Jersey notices, including CP2000 underreporting notices
- Audits by mail, in person and in the field
- Back taxes through payment plans or an Offer in Compromise
- Levies, wage garnishments and tax liens
- Unfiled returns and penalty relief
Why Morris County clients choose Darian Accounting
- Direct access to your CPA, not a rotating staff
- Year-round planning, not just an April deadline
- Specialized expertise in crypto, equity compensation and multi-state returns
- Five-star Google reviews from individuals, families and business owners
Frequently asked questions
Where is your office?
We're based in Mine Hill, New Jersey, in Morris County. Most of our work is done remotely through our secure portal, phone and video calls, so clients throughout Morris County, New Jersey and New York work with us without visiting an office.
Which Morris County towns do you serve?
All of them, including Morristown, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Randolph, Mine Hill, Dover, Wharton, Rockaway, Denville, Madison, Chatham, Florham Park, Hanover Township, Boonton, Montville, Roxbury and Mendham.
Do you prepare New York returns for Morris County residents who work in New York?
Yes. We prepare the New York nonresident return and the New Jersey resident return together, including the credit for taxes paid to New York.
Can you help with a notice from the New Jersey Division of Taxation?
Yes. We review the notice, determine whether it's correct, and respond on your behalf for individual and business accounts.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. Book a consultation online or call 201.228.0655, and we'll talk through what you need and how we can help.