For Startups

The attractions of ceramics lie partly in its contradictions. It is both difficult and easy, with an element beyond our control. It is both extremely fragile and durable. Like 'Sumi' ink painting, it does not lend itself to erasures and indecision.

Go beyond just R&D

We've partnered with the ZLC Group, a full service CPA firm, to help customers with a range of startup services. Our software makes the onboarding process easier than ever

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Payroll &
Bookkeeping

Leverage your R&D credits to offset up to $250,000 worth of payroll taxes each year – or roll them into next year. Get refunded by a check from the IRS.

409a 
Valuations

Use our software platform to streamline and gather all the required information we need to process the credit for you. We'll have our CPAs give it review and you're all set!

Federal & State Tax Returns

We can determine if your company can qualify for any credits in years past – up to a 3 year lookback if you're deemed eligible. Up to $250k each eligible year.

We're full service

In partnership with our sister company, The ZLC Group LLCs, a certified public accounting firm, we're able to offer customers additional startup services to support you through the lifecycle of your startup journey – all the way from idea to IPO.

Payroll & Bookkeeping

Our expert CPA team can assist with monthly bookkeeping and helping you manage payroll. We assist startups in registering and filing in various states and making sure they are in compliance.

Payroll & Bookkeeping

409a Valuations

409a Valuations

Each year or whenever your startup raises new capital (whichever comes sooner), you're mandated by law to obtain a 409(a) valuation. Our expert team can assist in this – often for a fraction of the cost large accounting firms charge.

Federal & State Tax Returns

Payroll & Bookkeeping

Every corporation must file an annual tax return and we're here to help. Our team can assist not only with your corporate tax return, but also assistance with state filings such as Delaware's Annual Filings and California's Franchise Board.

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Our Crew

Meet the CPAs

Our team is led by a team of five CPAs out of New York from The ZLC Group, CPAs. If you are a startup in need of a CPA or you are an existing business looking for a new CPA, The ZLC Group, CPAs would be pleased to work with you on all of your business or individual tax filing needs.

Ed Lavery, CPA

Sr CPA

Ed is a tax credits expert and partner at the ZLC Group CPAs, LLC, our sister company.

Bob Schintzius, CPA

Sr CPA

Senior CPA with over 30+ years of experience with tax credits and a wide range of startup expertise.

ZLC Group Staff

Sister firm

The ZLC Group CPAs is a full service CPA firm based in New York with wide startup experience.

Our Talented Crew