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Palm Beach Gardens Leading Accounting Firm

Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. has proudly served clients throughout the state of Florida since 1988. Headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, our central South Florida location allows for our specialized tax and accounting services to help new, growing, and mature businesses. As financial accounting experts, our Palm Beach Gardens staff serves clients with a customized approach, offering extensive services in the following areas:

  • Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services
  • Business Valuation and Transaction Advisory Services
  • Tax and Accounting
  • Family Services

From IRS representation to cash flow and wealth management to federal income tax, our dynamic staff is able to customize an accounting style to fit the ever-changing, high-paced business needs of our clients. The Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. team is on the cutting-edge of the accounting industry, with a growing staff that includes 8 former college athletes. Utilizing skills such as discipline and self-confidence learned through playing sports on a collegiate level, we are able to tackle any accounting and business issue with a laser-focus on efficient and effective practices.

"We build lasting relationships based on integrity, high-quality services, and a relentless pursuit of success."

A Growing Success

The growth of Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. can largely be attributed to the Palm Beach Gardens tax department. Our services go beyond simply the preparation of federal and state income tax returns. Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. offers tax planning for new businesses as well as growing businesses. From basic ownership options to year-end planning and projections, our accounting team is well-equipped to handle a wide range of tax preparation needs. In addition, we offer consulting services that include mergers and acquisitions, evaluating material transactions, estate and trust planning, and international taxation strategies.

As Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. continues to make a mark in South Florida, we take pride in assisting our clients with audit, review, and compilation of business and personal financial statements as well as bookkeeping and payroll. Our goal is to facilitate our clients’ financial success through personal attention, modern strategy, and maintaining a finger on the pulse of all accounting matters.

A Client-First Mentality

Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. introduced an innovative, progressive Client Portal that allows for seamless communication with our clients. With unparalleled security and a home for our clients’ most essential tax and business documents, the Client Portal makes the tax preparation process much more streamlined and efficient. As a result, our clients are better able to focus on more important matters like financial and tax planning.

Some of the most prominent features of the Client Portal include:

  • Unmatched Security and File Protection
  • Document Collection
    • Uploaded documents are immediately searched and populated
    • W-2s, 1099s, Purchase and Sale Agreements, etc. are all available with one click
    • Reduces costs on tax returns
  • Seamless Communication
  • Streamlined and Efficient Tax Preparation Process

Smith, Stohlman, James & Gardere, P.A. is South Florida’s fastest-growing full-service accounting firm. Our significant litigation and forensic division offers tax and assurance services, business valuation and litigation services, and extensive experience in bankruptcy and insolvency services. Contact us today to learn how our accounting experts in Palm Beach Gardens can help to improve the condition your business and financial matters.