Consultation
Bring the questions behind the return. Get practical context for the decision ahead and a clearer way to move forward.
↗Chester, New York · Serving clients nationally
Take control of your taxes, accounting and finances.
Clear tax advice for the decisions in front of you—from tax preparation and forward planning to representation when the stakes are higher.
CONSULTATION • TAX PREPARATION • IRS REPRESENTATION • FORWARD PLANNING • CHESTER, NEW YORK • CONSULTATION • TAX PREPARATION • IRS REPRESENTATION • FORWARD PLANNING • CHESTER, NEW YORK •
30+ yearsTax-industry experience
Since 1987Working in tax
EA & CPATax-focused credentials
Chester, NYLocal firm, global reach
What we help with
Tax work, with room to think ahead.
Whether you are preparing a return, managing a business, or responding to a tax authority, begin with the service built for the moment you are in.
Tax Preparation
Experienced income-tax preparation for all states and cities, with work that can include foreign-owned U.S. businesses and select cannabis-industry returns.
↗Representation
Support for audits, collections, and appeals matters before the IRS and state and local tax authorities.
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John’s services come highly recommended. He does a wonderful job for our small business which encompasses payroll, tax preparation and tax consultation services.Brandon M. · Google review · February 2018
About John
A career built around tax questions that are rarely simple.
Chester, New York-based John Sheeley began his tax career in 1987 and passed the IRS special enrollment exam in 1995. His work has included 13 years as a multi-unit franchisee of a national tax firm and five years as a tax manager at a regional New York CPA firm.
John formed his current tax services firm in 2008. He is a National Tax Practice Institute fellow, completed undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Oswego, and founded Tax Practice Pro, Inc., a national continuing education provider.
When the work is complex
Local firm. Global tax perspective.
The practice has focused on the tax and representation needs of U.S. citizens living abroad, non-resident alien entrepreneurs and entertainers living and working in the United States.
Cross-border workSupport for U.S. citizens abroad and non-resident business owners.
Business tax questionsContext for entrepreneurs, payroll work, and forward planning.
Tax-authority mattersRepresentation for audits, collections, and appeals when a notice deserves a considered response.
A clear next step
Start with the facts. Leave with a plan.
A straightforward process creates space for a more useful conversation.
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Schedule
Choose a consultation time that works for you and share the situation you want to discuss.
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Clarify
Bring the records, deadlines, and questions. We will identify what matters and what should happen next.
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Move forward
Follow a practical path for preparation, planning, or representation with the right work in the right order.
Questions, answered
Good tax decisions start with clear answers.
If your question is specific to your circumstances, schedule a consultation to discuss it directly.
Book a consultWhat does an Enrolled Agent do?
An Enrolled Agent is federally authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS. John can assist with audits, collections, and appeals matters, as well as tax preparation and consultation.
Can you help if my tax situation is outside New York?
Yes. John’s practice prepares income tax returns for all states and cities and has experience with clients whose work or tax lives cross borders.
Do you work with business owners?
Yes. The practice supports entrepreneurs and small businesses with tax preparation, payroll-related work, consultation, and representation matters.
How do I get started?
Use the booking link to schedule a consultation. Existing clients can securely access their TaxDome client portal anytime.
Begin here
Make the next tax decision with more context.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your needs. Existing clients can access their documents and information through the secure client portal.