Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Durham, NC
Anderson & Olszewski CPAs, P.A has served the Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh communities since 1977, providing comprehensive accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Our firm prioritizes personalized client relationships, ensuring every individual and business receives tailored solutions aligned with their unique financial goals. With expertise in federal and state tax compliance, payroll management, and business succession planning, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to regulatory excellence.Our team actively engages with clients to address questions and ideas, fostering a collaborative environment that transforms financial challenges into actionable strategies. As a certified public accounting firm, we uphold the highest standards of professional integrity while maintaining a relaxed, approachable atmosphere for all clients.
Services
Tax Preparation
Accounting/Payroll
Business Consulting
Tax Authority Representation
Estate Planning
Business Property Tax Listing
Real Estate Planning
Notary Public
Special Engagements
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team provides personalized, hands-on support for every client.
- Certified professionals ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- We specialize in business succession planning and complex tax scenarios.
- Our firm maintains direct, accessible communication with no automated systems.
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, and entities. Our services include electronic filing, quarterly estimated tax planning, and specialized filings for corporations, partnerships, and trusts. Clients benefit from accurate, compliant submissions tailored to their unique financial situations.
Accounting/Payroll
Our accounting team manages financial statements, general ledger preparation, and payroll processing. We support platforms like QuickBooks and Xero, ensuring small businesses meet regulatory requirements while maintaining organized financial records for informed decision-making.
Business Consulting
We offer strategic guidance for business entity selection, tax planning, succession strategies, and cash flow analysis. Our consulting services help entrepreneurs navigate startup challenges, software implementation, and long-term growth planning with expert insights.
Tax Authority Representation
Our firm advocates for clients during IRS and state tax authority interactions. We resolve delinquency notices, negotiate installment agreements, and assist with offers in compromise to address tax debt challenges effectively and professionally.
Estate Planning
We design estate plans to ensure orderly asset transfer, minimize tax liabilities, and secure beneficiaries' futures. Services include trust creation, fiduciary tax preparation, and strategies for business succession and retirement planning.
People
Elissa Olszewski
Principal Owner
Elissa Olszewski, CPA and CFP, leads the firm with expertise in tax planning and financial strategy. She joined in 2007, earned her CPA license in 2009, and became principal owner in 2011. Active in professional associations, she specializes in client-focused solutions.
Bond Anderson III
Former Member
Bond Anderson III founded the firm in 1977 after working with municipalities and public accounting firms. Licensed in North Carolina and Florida, he established the practice's reputation for integrity before stepping down in 2011. He passed away in 2014.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide financial statements, payroll solutions, and bookkeeping support tailored to small businesses using platforms like QuickBooks and Xero.
Do you handle tax preparation for individuals and corporations?
Yes, we prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.
Can you assist with business succession planning?
Our firm specializes in business entity selection, succession planning, and cash flow analysis to ensure smooth transitions.
Do you offer representation during IRS audits?
Yes, we provide tax authority representation, including resolving delinquency notices and negotiating installment agreements.
What estate planning services are available?
We guide clients through asset transfer strategies, trust creation, and tax-efficient estate planning to secure beneficiaries' futures.
Are your services available electronically?
Electronic filing is offered for tax preparation, and we support remote accounting solutions for client convenience.
