Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Myrtle Beach
Castellano CPA is a dedicated accounting firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With over two decades of combined experience, our team of certified public accountants and licensed professionals delivers expert tax preparation, financial planning, and QuickBooks consulting services. We specialize in personalized solutions for estate planning, business accounting, payroll processing, and audit support, leveraging our deep local market knowledge and membership in professional organizations like the American Institute of CPAs and QuickBooks ProAdvisor program.Our commitment to continuous education ensures clients receive up-to-date guidance on tax compliance, cash flow management, and new business formation, while our focus on transparency and client education builds long-term trust and partnership.
Services
Individual Accounting
Personal Financial Planning
Estate Planning
Certifying Acceptance Agent
Business Accounting
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Payroll Services
Audits Reviews Compilations
Cash Flow Management
New Business Formation
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in public accounting and taxation.
- Our team includes certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors with specialized software expertise.
- We provide personalized financial planning and estate planning services.
- Our firm offers comprehensive audit, review, and compilation services.
- We maintain active memberships in leading accounting and business professional organizations.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (SCACPA)
- Grand Strand Chapter of Certified Public Accountants
- South Carolina Tax Council
- South Carolina Society of Accountants
- Business Network International (BNI) Surfside and Myrtle Beach Chapters
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Services
Individual Accounting
Our individual accounting services provide comprehensive tax preparation and consultation for personal financial matters. We help clients maximize refunds while minimizing tax liabilities through strategic planning and compliance expertise. With certified professionals handling your returns, you gain peace of mind knowing your tax affairs are managed by experienced CPAs who stay current with evolving regulations.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services guide clients through creating wills, trusts, and advanced directives to protect assets and ensure proper distribution. We coordinate with legal professionals to develop tax-efficient strategies that address inheritance goals while complying with state and federal requirements. This includes preparing documentation for guardianship, power of attorney, and healthcare directives.
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
As certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, we offer software implementation, training, and ongoing support for small businesses. Our services include system setup, data migration, payroll integration, and customized training to optimize financial management. We help businesses leverage QuickBooks' features for improved cash flow tracking and reporting accuracy.
Payroll Services
Our payroll solutions handle tax calculations, payment processing, and regulatory filings for businesses of all sizes. We ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while offering flexible options from software support to full-service processing. This includes assistance with new business payroll setup and integration with accounting systems.
Audits Reviews Compilations
We provide financial statement services ranging from compilations to full audits for businesses and organizations. Our CPAs ensure accurate reporting in accordance with accounting standards while maintaining transparency. These services support regulatory compliance, lending requirements, and internal decision-making through reliable financial data analysis.
People
Joseph R. Castellano
Certified Public Accountant
With over 20 years of accounting experience, Joe specializes in tax consultation and business accounting. A University of South Carolina graduate, he serves as a trusted advisor to local businesses and maintains active CPA certifications in South Carolina.
Martha Harris Castellano
Licensed Accounting Practitioner
As South Carolina's first QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Martha brings 20+ years of expertise in financial planning and software solutions. Her background includes personalized QuickBooks consulting and estate planning services for individuals and small businesses in the Myrtle Beach area.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide business tax consultation, QuickBooks setup and training, payroll processing, audit support, cash flow management, and new business formation assistance tailored to small businesses.
Are you certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors?
Yes, Martha Castellano is South Carolina's first certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, offering expert software implementation, training, and integration services for businesses.
Do you handle estate and financial planning?
We offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and tax strategies, along with personal financial planning for retirement, investments, and insurance needs.
Can you assist with ITIN applications?
Joseph Castellano, as an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, helps foreign individuals and businesses obtain Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers through proper documentation submission.
What sets your firm apart from other accountants?
Our combination of CPA certification, QuickBooks expertise, and 20+ years of local experience provides personalized service with technical proficiency for both individual and business clients.
