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Accounting • Taxation • Advisory★★★★★ 5.0ReviewsScotch Plains • Jersey City • Newark • New York
Helping Individuals and Small Businesses Thrive.
Lamela & Company CPAs are the trusted accounting and taxation advisors for individuals, small business owners, family offices and non-profits in New Jersey, New York and Nationwide.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Keep monthly numbers organized, current, and useful so decisions are based on real financial visibility.
Tax Planning and Filing
Plan throughout the year, file with confidence, and understand the choices that affect what you owe.
QuickBooks Services
Set up, tune up, and organize QuickBooks so the system supports cleaner books instead of creating more cleanup.
Fractional CFO and planning
Connect tax strategy, books, payroll, and business goals so the next move is clearer and calmer.
What we do
Personalized CPA and Tax Services
The practical work that keeps tax time from turning into cleanup time — with one CPA office connecting the moving parts.
Tax preparation
Personal, small-business, S-corp, LLC, partnership, corporate, and non-profit returns prepared with careful CPA review.
Accounting
Clean financial records, practical reporting, and steady guidance for owners who need clearer numbers.
Bookkeeping
Monthly or annual bookkeeping support that keeps tax season from turning into cleanup season.
Payroll
Payroll prep and reporting support connected to the same office that understands the tax calendar.
IRS resolution
Audits, penalty abatements, back taxes, levies, and multi-state issues represented in-house.
CFO and planning
Outsourced CFO support, cash-flow visibility, forecasting, and proactive tax planning for growing service businesses.
Client reviews
Real clients, Real relief, Real results
Real clients mention the same things again and again: clear communication, patient explanations, organized portal workflows, and guidance through complicated moments.
“My parents and I over the years had a few different accountants to handle our taxes. We were not happy. Misplaced documents. Never getting call backs. Not knowing who to talk to. I found Mike at the end of 2023 in preparation for 2023 tax return season. We scheduled an appointment and we sat down and went over our concerns and Mike gave good, honest feedback. He answers emails and phone calls quickly. No endless phone prompts. His colleague Jon who prepared our taxes was amazing as well. Mike charged us a fair price for outstanding service.”
“Mike was fantastic to work with. He got back to me quickly, was reliable, affordable, and spent time going over all of my questions in person and through email. We received our tax return back quickly and everything was highly organized. The packet of information we received even included an estimate for next years taxes now that the tax laws have changed. We will definitely continue working with him in future years!”
“This was the first year that Michael prepared my income tax and I have to say it won't be the last. He worked quickly and under the current circumstances, that was very impressive, especially since we were unable to meet in person. Even through all our emailing, I could tell he is a nice man. His service is very affordable, better than anyone I’ve used. I cannot say enough good things about Michael. I will be recommending Michael to anyone that needs a good accountant.”
“Michael has been my accountant for the past three years. I choose Michael because he is reliable and efficient and makes the process of submitting my taxes effortless. I love that I can communicate with him electronically and am able to submit and review my information through his portal. Taxes have never been easier. I highly recommend him.”
“Mikey is the absolute best. He has been helping my family not only when it comes to tax season but with financial tax related advice throughout the year — whether it's when it is time to fill out new tax forms with additions to our growing family or just general advice. He is amazing to work with and so trustworthy. I would recommend him to everyone I know.”
“Mike is the best!!! He came highly recommended and I could not be happier with his service, quick communication, and attention to detail. He's great at explaining things and always takes his time with my account. Best accountant I've had.”
“I've recently become self-employed. I had so many questions and the need for so much guidance. A friend told me about Michael Lamela and how satisfied he was with his accounting services for several years and he recommended me to call Michael. I did. And I am glad I did. Michael has helped me with every question I asked and he has educated me on each one. I strongly recommend this professional.”
“Mike Lamela has completed and filed our tax returns for the last 2 years. Mike is organized, efficient and does his research on tax code when faced with a potentially unusual tax situation. Mike is also just a really nice person with whom to work. I would recommend Mike to anyone seeking a reliable and informed accountant.”
20+ Years of ExperienceMasters in AccountancyLicensed CPAStellar Ratings
About Lamela & Company CPAs
Led by Michael Lamela, CPA
Your Trusted Financial Partner
Most people think accounting is just about numbers, but to me, it's about people.
I founded Lamela and Company CPAs after more than a decade in public accounting because I saw a major gap in our industry: clients didn't just need calculators—they needed advisors.
Today, we don't just file your taxes; we serve as an active extension of your business and a shield for your hard-earned wealth. By pairing deep-rooted public accounting expertise with modern, tech-forward efficiency, we streamline your finances so you can focus on what you do best.
Your financial success isn't just our job—it's our business.
Industries served
Expertise across the economy
Lamela & Company CPAs supports clients with moving parts: payroll, entity questions, estimates, sales tax, cashflow pressure, family decisions, and records that need to stay usable all year.
Small Business owners
Planning, filing, books, payroll, and cashflow support for owner-led companies that need cleaner decisions.
Real estate professionals
Tax-aware support for agents, brokers, property activity, estimated payments, and year-round records.
Medical practices
Accounting and tax coordination for practices balancing payroll, equipment, collections, and growth.
Contractors and trades
Books, payroll, sales tax, and filing support built around project work, crews, materials, and margins.
Professional services
Tax planning and accounting for consultants, agencies, attorneys, advisors, and service-led firms.
Restaurants and hospitality
Support for payroll rhythm, sales tax, tip reporting, cashflow, vendor records, and seasonal swings.
Retail and ecommerce
Accounting support for inventory, sales channels, sales tax obligations, merchant deposits, and clean reporting.
Startups and new entities
Formation support, accounting setup, tax elections, and first-year planning before the books get messy.
Self-employed professionals
Estimated taxes, deductions, retirement planning questions, and records that make filing less painful.
Family-owned businesses
A steady accounting partner for companies where business decisions and household tax planning overlap.
High-income households
Planning and filing for households that need more than a basic tax-season transaction.
Nonprofits and community groups
Practical accounting and filing support for organizations that need clean records and reliable compliance.
Books → payroll → return → planning
Connected work
One office, clearer handoffs
When the same office understands the books and the return, fewer details fall through the cracks.
TaxBooksPayrollAdvisory
Small-business tax work is rarely just a form. Payroll questions, bookkeeping cleanup, owner draws, quarterly estimates, and corporate filings all touch each other.
Lamela & Company CPAs gives clients a direct place to bring those moving parts.
Before filingClean up the numbers and planning questions that shape the return.
During payrollKeep reporting tasks connected to the tax calendar.
After tax dayUse the next year to make better decisions before deadlines arrive.
How it works
From messy questions to clear next steps.
Start with the situation in front of you. Leave with a practical path and a direct office to call when the next question comes up.
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Start with the real question
Bring the tax return, notice, books, payroll issue, portal workflow, or business decision that needs attention.
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Get a clearer read
The office reviews the facts, explains the options, and separates the urgent work from the planning work.
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Connect the moving parts
Tax, accounting, payroll, QuickBooks, and advisory questions are organized into one practical next-step plan.
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Stay ahead of the calendar
Use the next month, quarter, or tax year to make better decisions before deadlines arrive.
Questions clients ask
What to know before you work with a CPA.
What CPA services does Lamela & Company CPAs provide in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Lamela & Company CPAs provides tax preparation, tax planning, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll support, IRS resolution, QuickBooks services, business formation guidance, and fractional CFO-style planning from its Scotch Plains office.
Does the firm help clients outside New Jersey?
Yes. The firm serves individuals, small business owners, family offices, and nonprofits in New Jersey, New York, and nationwide when the work can be handled through secure digital workflows.
Can Lamela & Company CPAs help with IRS notices or back taxes?
Yes. IRS resolution support includes audits, penalty abatements, back taxes, levies, and multi-state tax issues represented in-house.
Does the firm work with small businesses and new entities?
Yes. Small business support includes formation guidance, accounting setup, bookkeeping, payroll coordination, tax filing, tax planning, QuickBooks support, and CFO-style planning.
Is there a secure client portal?
Yes. Clients can use the secure Lamela & Company CPAs client portal to exchange tax documents, accounting files, scanned receipts, and other financial records.
Who leads Lamela & Company CPAs?
Michael Lamela, CPA leads the firm. The public firm story notes his Master’s in Accountancy, New Jersey CPA licensure, and experience across small, medium, and large public accounting firms before founding the practice.
How do I schedule a consult?
Call (908) 939-8070 or use the Consult button to begin with the tax, accounting, payroll, QuickBooks, or planning question that needs attention.
Let's solve it together.
How it works
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Tell us your situation
Share what kind of return or tax issue you're facing.
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Free consultation
We'll outline the scope, timeline, and a fair flat fee.
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Work with a CPA
Personal, thorough service — start to finish.