Business Details
20 Years
experience
Charleston SC CPA Firm for Tax & Accounting Services
Benjamin Scott CPA is a Charleston-based accounting firm with decades of experience serving businesses and individuals. Founded by Benjamin L. Scott, a CPA with a career spanning since 1978, the firm specializes in tax planning, preparation, and IRS problem resolution. Our team tailors services to meet unique client needs across industries including real estate, healthcare, and professional services. We prioritize personalized solutions, combining deep industry knowledge with proactive tax strategies to minimize liabilities and support financial growth.With a focus on integrity and client education, we offer free consultations to ensure transparent, accessible expertise. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of resolving complex tax issues and building long-term client relationships.
Services
Tax Planning
Real Estate Accounting
Tax Preparation
IRS Problem Resolution
Back Taxes
Offer in Compromise
Penalty Abatement
Installment Agreements
Innocent Spouse Relief
Currently Not Collectible
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of CPA experience in Charleston's business community
- Our team provides industry-specific accounting solutions for real estate and healthcare
- Free initial consultations to clarify your tax planning or resolution needs
- Specialized expertise in IRS audit defense and tax debt negotiation
- Personalized service combining technical knowledge with local market understanding
What people say
Personalized attention
IRS problem resolution
Industry expertise
Free consultations
Long-term relationships
Services
Tax Preparation
Our Charleston CPA firm provides accurate tax preparation for individuals and businesses. We ensure compliance while maximizing deductions through personalized service. Clients receive year-round support for tax questions and documentation requirements.
IRS Problem Resolution
We negotiate with the IRS to resolve tax debt through installment agreements, offers in compromise, and penalty abatement. Our expertise reduces liabilities while protecting client assets from levies and liens.
Real Estate Accounting
Specialized accounting services for real estate professionals include cost segregation, 1031 exchanges, and cash flow management. We provide industry-specific financial reporting tailored to brokers, investors, and developers.
Tax Planning
Proactive tax planning services help businesses and individuals minimize liabilities. We develop customized strategies for multi-state tax compliance, business succession, and estate planning to optimize long-term financial outcomes.
Back Taxes
We assist clients with delinquent tax filings and back tax resolution. Services include locating missing documentation, preparing unfiled returns, and establishing payment plans to resolve IRS debt while avoiding enforcement actions.
People
Benjamin L. Scott
Managing Member
Benjamin Scott, CPA, has practiced accounting since 1978. He founded Benjamin Scott CPA in 2006 after successful careers at major firms and as a business owner. He specializes in tax resolution and strategic planning.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for real estate professionals?
We provide specialized real estate accounting including 1031 exchanges, cost segregation analysis, acquisition due diligence, and tax deferral transactions tailored to brokers, investors, and property managers.
How can you help with IRS tax debt problems?
Our firm specializes in IRS problem resolution through offers in compromise, installment agreements, penalty abatement, innocent spouse relief, and currently not collectible status negotiations.
Do you offer free tax consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your tax planning needs or resolve existing tax issues with no obligation.
What tax planning services are available for businesses?
We offer strategic business tax planning including entity selection, multi-state tax strategies, succession planning, and year-round tax optimization techniques.
Can you prepare complex tax returns?
Yes, we handle business tax returns (corporate, LLC), multi-state filings, estate taxes, nonprofit Form 990s, and expatriate tax returns with FBAR reporting.
