Tax preparation and planning
Prepare accurately, plan ahead, and understand the choices that affect what you owe.
Scotch Plains CPA firm
CPA guidance for taxes, books, and business decisions that deserve a real conversation.
The firm helps individuals, business owners, and nonprofits make cleaner financial decisions with responsive, CPA-led support from Michael Lamela.
New Jersey CPA-ledScotch Plains office5.0 Google rating from 45 reviews
What clients notice
Clear answers. Fast communication. A CPA who explains the decision.
Mike is the best. He came highly recommended and I could not be happier with his service, quick communication, and attention to detail.Client review
Mike impressed me from our first phone call and has continued to do so. He is extremely knowledgeable, proactive, and collaborative.Client review
He makes you feel important and that your business is appreciated. You have peace of mind knowing that he is in your corner.Client review
Services
Tax and accounting support for the questions that keep coming back.
Choose the lane that fits the moment. The firm can support annual filing, proactive planning, books, QuickBooks, formation, and CFO-style decisions.
Small business accounting
Keep books organized, tax-ready, and useful for decisions about cash, hiring, and growth.
Part-time CFO guidance
A financial manager’s perspective without hiring one full time.
New business formation
Start with cleaner entity, tax, and accounting decisions from day one.
QuickBooks setup and tune-up
Build a system that fits how the business actually runs, then clean up what is not working.
Individual planning
Personal tax, estate, elder-care, and financial planning support for family decisions.
Led by Michael Lamela, CPA
Built by a CPA who sees accounting as a way to help people make better decisions.
Michael Lamela did not start out chasing a standard accounting career. A tax-season role at a small CPA firm changed that. He saw that accounting was a practical way to help people understand the rules around their money, avoid costly surprises, and make more confident decisions.
After earning a Master’s in Accountancy, becoming licensed as a New Jersey CPA, and working across small, medium, and large firms, Michael built Lamela & Company CPAs around personal service, education, and modern accounting technology.
Saint Peter’s College backgroundMaster’s in AccountancyNew Jersey CPA
For business owners
More than annual filing.
When the books, tax picture, and next business decision are connected, you get cleaner choices. The firm can help with accounting systems, QuickBooks setup, formation questions, and part-time CFO guidance.
Talk through the businessBooksTax-ready records
PlanningDecisions before deadlines
SystemsQuickBooks that fits
How it works
A practical path from question to next step.
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Start with the situation
Bring the return, notice, books, or business question that needs attention.
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Get a clear read
The firm reviews the facts, explains the options, and identifies what needs to happen next.
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Build the plan
Tax, accounting, QuickBooks, and advisory work are organized into a practical path.
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Stay ahead
You get a CPA relationship that is easier to reach before decisions become expensive.
A good fit for
People who want more than a transaction.
Small businessesIndividuals with complex tax needsNew foundersQuickBooks usersNonprofit organizationsFamilies planning ahead
FAQ
Common questions before you call.
Does Lamela & Company CPAs work with both individuals and businesses?
Yes. The firm lists services for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Can I get help beyond tax preparation?
Yes. Services include tax planning, small business accounting, QuickBooks support, new business formation, and part-time CFO guidance.
Where is the firm located?
The office is located at 1953 Westfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
Who leads the firm?
Michael Lamela, CPA leads the firm. His public story notes a Master’s in Accountancy and New Jersey CPA licensure.
How do I start?
Call (908) 939-8070 or use the consultation button to begin with the question, return, notice, or accounting issue that needs attention.
Start here
Bring the tax question, the books, or the business decision that needs a CPA’s eye.
The office is located at 1953 Westfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Call the office or send an email to begin.
