Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Timonium, MD
Since 1955, HCFL has been dedicated to advancing our clients' interests in an ever-evolving financial landscape. Our full-service accounting firm delivers superior guidance, steadfast commitment, and exceptional results to businesses across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a team of 30 dedicated professionals, we provide tailored solutions for business owners, executives, and independent professionals, combining the resources of a large firm with personalized attention. Our specialized accountants navigate complex tax requirements across diverse industries, including healthcare, real estate, and government contracting. The audit department offers year-round attestation services, proactively addressing compliance needs. We prioritize building strong client relationships through professionalism, integrity, and transparent communication.Our holistic approach to tax planning and advisory services ensures comprehensive support for strategic business decisions. The firm's leadership includes recognized experts in forensic accounting, business valuations, and tax controversy resolution. We maintain active involvement in professional organizations such as the American Institute of CPAs and Maryland Association of CPAs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our quality control processes and peer review practices. Through decades of service, we have established ourselves as trusted advisors to clients ranging from nonprofit organizations to high-net-worth individuals.
Services
Tax Preparation
Audit Services
Advisory Services
Nonprofit Taxation
Estate Planning
Multi-State Taxation
Tax Controversy
Strategic Business Planning
Cash Flow Management
Bankruptcy Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Our team includes certified experts in forensic accounting and business valuations.
- We provide proactive compliance solutions through year-round audit services.
- Our specialists address complex tax requirements across diverse industries.
- We maintain active leadership roles in professional organizations like AICPA and MACPA.
Services
Tax Preparation
Our firm specializes in comprehensive tax preparation for small to mid-sized businesses, trusts, estates, and individuals. We handle complex multi-state tax requirements across diverse industries including healthcare, real estate, and government contracting. Our experienced CPAs ensure accurate filings while identifying strategic tax-saving opportunities.
Audit Services
We provide year-round attestation services including audits of employee benefit plans, nonprofit organizations, and commercial companies. Our audit team anticipates compliance needs and maintains quality control through rigorous peer review practices. Services include single audits, HUD audits, and financial statement examinations.
Estate Planning
Our experts offer comprehensive estate and trust planning services, including tax administration, asset protection trusts, and postmortem tax strategies. We assist with wills, probate matters, and intergenerational wealth transfer, working closely with legal professionals to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
Nonprofit Taxation
We specialize in tax compliance and financial reporting for nonprofit organizations, including Form 990 preparation and compliance with IRS regulations. Our services include audit support, grant compliance, and strategic financial planning tailored to the unique needs of charitable organizations.
Tax Controversy
Our team represents clients in tax controversies with the IRS and state agencies, including audit representation and collection negotiations. We handle innocent spouse relief claims, offer in compromise submissions, and tax debt resolution for individuals and businesses facing complex tax challenges.
People
Ofer Lurman
Managing Partner
CPA specializing in forensic accounting and business valuations with expertise in medical/dental practices. Qualified as court expert witness and active in AICPA and MACPA leadership.
Kimberly Mustard
Partner
Audit specialist with 25+ years experience, leading peer review practice and quality control. Serves on MACPA Board of Directors and Coastal Peer Review Committee.
Salomon Grunhut
Partner
Tax department leader with 20+ years experience in strategic tax planning, mergers and acquisitions. Certified Valuation Analyst serving real estate and government contracting industries.
Josh Zimmerman
Partner
Audit specialist focusing on employee benefit plans and nonprofit organizations. Active volunteer in educational organizations and serves as board treasurer.
Gene Klein
Partner
Experienced in audit and tax services for medical practices, real estate, and government contractors. Specializes in estate and trust taxation for high-net-worth individuals.
Questions
What industries does HCFL specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, real estate, government contracting, professional services, and nonprofit organizations. Our team has deep expertise in the unique tax and accounting requirements of these industries.
How does HCFL handle complex tax situations?
Our certified specialists use advanced tax planning strategies and multi-state expertise to resolve complex issues. We provide representation in tax controversies and strategic planning for mergers and acquisitions.
What audit services do you offer?
We provide audits for employee benefit plans, nonprofits, commercial companies, and government contractors. Services include single audits, HUD compliance reviews, and financial statement audits with quality control oversight.
What sets HCFL apart from other firms?
We combine decades of experience with personalized service, maintaining the resources of a large firm while providing individualized attention. Our team includes recognized experts in forensic accounting and tax controversy resolution.
Do you offer advisory services beyond tax preparation?
Yes, we provide strategic business planning, cash flow management, bank financing consulting, and bankruptcy advisory services. Our team helps clients with succession planning and financial projections.
