Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Accounting & Tax Services in San Francisco
Kustov & Associates, Inc., Inc. is a California-based accounting and consulting firm located in downtown San Francisco. We have been serving the Bay Area's emerging and mid-cap businesses, as well as high net worth individuals, for over eight years. Our firm maintains the highest standards of service quality while adhering to sustainable, fair, and environmentally friendly practices through electronic processes, telecommuting options, and financial incentives for electronic data exchange. We specialize in tax and accounting solutions for closely held businesses, focusing on cash flow management, succession planning, tax incentives, and legitimate income tax minimization strategies across industries like biotech, law partnerships, construction, and worker cooperatives. Our team includes Dmitriy Kustov, CPA, with thirteen years of experience and a Masters of Science in U.S.Taxation from Golden Gate University. We collaborate with local professionals and offer multilingual support in Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese to better serve our diverse client base.
Services
Tax Preparation
IRS Audit Representation
QuickBooks Setup
Payroll Management
Business Valuation
Tax Planning
Non-Profit Accounting
Bank Financing
Audits & Reviews
International Tax Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 13 years of experience in public accounting services.
- Our team includes a CPA with a Masters in U.S. Taxation.
- We offer multilingual support in six languages for better communication.
- We specialize in tax minimization strategies for closely held businesses.
- We maintain sustainable practices through electronic processes and telecommuting.
What people say
Expert tax solutions
Personalized service
Multilingual support
IRS audit expertise
Industry-specific knowledge
Services
Tax Preparation
We provide comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Our team stays updated on the latest tax laws to maximize deductions and credits while minimizing liabilities. Clients benefit from personalized guidance to navigate complex tax situations with confidence.
IRS Audit Representation
Our firm offers expert IRS audit representation to protect your interests during tax examinations. We handle all communications with tax authorities and develop strategies to resolve issues efficiently. With deep knowledge of tax code and audit procedures, we work to achieve favorable outcomes for back taxes, liens, and payment plans.
QuickBooks Setup
We provide professional QuickBooks setup and configuration services to establish accurate accounting systems for small businesses. Our experts ensure proper chart of accounts creation, data migration, and customized reporting. Clients receive training to optimize software functionality for day-to-day financial management and tax preparation.
Payroll Management
Our payroll management solutions handle all aspects of employee compensation processing, including tax withholding calculations and regulatory filings. We ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements while saving businesses time and reducing errors. Services scale to accommodate growing organizations with multiple employees.
Business Valuation
We offer certified business valuation services to determine accurate company worth for sales, mergers, or succession planning. Our analysis considers financial performance, market conditions, and industry-specific factors. Clients receive detailed reports that support strategic decision-making and negotiation positions during business transactions.
People
Dmitriy Kustov
Founder & CPA
Dmitriy Kustov has thirteen years of experience in public accounting services. He holds CPA and Enrolled Agent certifications with a Masters in U.S. Taxation from Golden Gate University. He founded Kustov & Associates, Inc., Inc. in 2003 after working at major local CPA firms.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive services including tax preparation, payroll management, QuickBooks setup, business formation, and financial planning tailored to small businesses.
How can you help with IRS tax problems?
Our firm offers IRS audit representation, back tax resolution, payment plan negotiation, and lien/levy removal to resolve tax issues effectively.
Do you provide QuickBooks support?
Yes, we offer QuickBooks setup, training, troubleshooting, and tune-up services to optimize accounting processes for small businesses.
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in construction, biotech, real estate partnerships, restaurants, cooperatives, and high net worth individual tax planning.
Are your services available in multiple languages?
Yes, our team provides support in Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese for better client communication.
Reviews (5)
Andrew P.
Aug 24, 2021
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My team worked with Dmitriy Kustov on several M&A transactions. Dmitry knows answers to complicated personal and corporate tax questions, has good knowledge of the court practice. I have recommended the CPA to multiple friends and clients. No free first consultations for new clients, but the price is manageable.
Justin Caldbeck
Jul 21, 2020
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Very very poor. Poor customer service and Dmitry's team made multiple mistakes resulting in 10s of thousands of dollars in penalties and late fees. In 20 years, I've never had a worse experience with an accountant
Alexander V.
Apr 18, 2020
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When we just started, everything was fine. But after an year, amount of money they charged us for the service became 4-5 times higher than the same service on the market. Highly unrecommend.
Justin C.
Jan 24, 2020
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Incompetent tax advisors. I had more penalties and late charges in one year with them than in 20 years prior.
Alex Fedosseev
Dec 07, 2017
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Dmitry is a very knowledgeable CPA and is always available to help if an issues pops up in accounting / finance that requires attention. He provided annual reports for my company for 3 years now and we negotiated very flexible terms, so it's much appreciated in a startup world.
