CPAs in the D · Farmington Hills, Michigan

Save time and taxes. And understand exactly how.

A small Metro Detroit CPA firm for business owners, families, estates and trusts. You get close, personal attention from experienced CPAs who plan your taxes proactively, not reactively.

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Gregory M. Marx, C.P.A. Principal · CPA since 2011
“Let’s save you time and taxes while also making sure you understand how we are saving you time and taxes.”

Firm profile

We believe in the value of relationships.

Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky & Co. pairs years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen with close, personal attention, and stays responsive to every question you send.

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  1. A partnership, not a transaction

    Every client relationship is treated like a partnership. The firm’s own words: “our success is a result of your success.”

  2. Proactive vs. reactive

    Tax planning happens before the year closes and before you buy, sell or restructure, so decisions are made while they still change the outcome.

  3. Small on purpose

    Because the firm is relatively small, you get personalized, quality service and a CPA who already knows your file when you call.

  4. Faster with technology

    Greg keeps pushing the firm to use technology to serve clients quicker and more effectively, backed by continual investment in training.

Client services

One firm for every floor of your financial life.

Pick the stage you are in. Each floor lists the real services the firm provides there, from day-one bookkeeping to passing a business or estate to the next generation.

Floor 03 · Business owners and individuals

Plan & protect

Proactive tax planning before the year closes, and a CPA beside you if the IRS writes.

  • Tax planning & preparation
  • IRS & taxing authority representation
  • Tax effects of buying or selling a business
  • Divorce and support tax issues
  • Investment review
  • Litigation support

Services at a glance

Tax to retirement, under one roof.

Tax, accounting, business advisory and planning from one firm. If you don’t see what you need, ask. If it isn’t something the firm provides, it will refer you to a qualified professional.

Tax

Proactive, year-round tax work that looks for savings before the year closes.

Tax planning & preparation
Individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs/LLPs, estates, trusts & gift, not-for-profits.
IRS representation
Proper representation before federal and state tax agencies.
Estate & trust tax
Returns and planning for the orderly transfer of assets.
Divorce & support issues
The tax side of divorce and support arrangements.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Timely, accurate, well-organized records your business can run on.

Bookkeeping & write-up
Monthly, quarterly or annual, handled by qualified staff.
Financial statements
General ledger, business and personal financial statements.
Computerized payroll
Payroll services, plus sales & use and business property returns.
New business setup
Accounting system setup, plus software selection and implementation.

Business Advisory

A sounding board for management, with practical, technically sound solutions.

Forecasts & cash flow
Projections, budgeting, financing needs and cash-flow tracking.
Entity selection
S corporation, sole proprietor or LLC: weigh the long-term tax effects.
Buying or selling a business
Structure the deal, with cash-flow and tax considerations.
Valuations & litigation support
Objective business valuations and support in disputes.

Planning

Strategies for every stage of life, from working years through retirement.

Financial planning
Assess your needs and build strategies to reach your goals.
Retirement & pension plans
Retirement planning, defined-contribution and benefit plans, Keoghs, SEPs.
Estate, trust & succession
Estate and gift planning and business succession.
Investment & debt review
After-tax investment review, financing and debt consolidation.

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Who we serve

Returns for every kind of taxpayer in the D.

  • Individuals
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • LLCs & LLPs
  • Estates
  • Trusts & gift
  • Not-for-profits
  • Medical practitioners

Planning around a sale, a divorce or a support order? The tax effects of buying or selling a business and divorce and support issues are part of the firm’s tax work. If you need something outside its scope, the firm is happy to refer you to a qualified professional.

Complimentary review

Get a second look at last year’s return.

Filed it yourself, or not sure anyone planned ahead? Request a no-obligation review consultation. A CPA will go through last year’s return or financials with you, look for anything that may have been missed, and point out the planning moves worth making this year.

No forms and nothing to upload here. Start with a call or a request through the firm’s contact page.

  1. Reach out

    Call or request a Second Look and tell the firm what you would like reviewed.

  2. Bring last year

    Your prior-year return, or your business financials, for the review consultation.

  3. A CPA takes a look

    A CPA reviews it for missed deductions or credits and planning opportunities going forward.

Meet your CPA

Greg Marx, the CPA in the D.

Greg is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has been a CPA since 2011. He joined the firm in 2015 and specializes in tax and consulting for business owners, high net worth individuals, and trusts and estates.

He focuses on business owners (1120, 1120S and 1065 returns), individuals, trusts and estates, medical practitioners and groups, startups and acquisitions, executive compensation like RSUs and ESPPs, and QuickBooks consulting. When he is not helping clients succeed, he is with his family, in the garden, or getting overly emotional about the Lions or the Red Wings.

The team behind your file

  • Jay M. Kalisky, C.P.A.

    Principal

  • Scott A. Pietras, C.P.A.

    C.P.A.

  • Scott Stacks, C.P.A.

    Senior Accountant

    Walsh College graduate and licensed Michigan CPA since 2017; tax, consulting and data analytics for business owners and high net worth individuals.

  • Cheryl Olson, EA

    Senior Accountant

  • Dawn M. Briscoe

    Office Manager

  • Alyssa Thayer

    Administrator

  • Eli E. Robinson, C.P.A.

    1926–2009

    In memory. His name still leads the firm.

  • Talk to the people who’ll handle your file.

    Because the firm is relatively small, the people above are the ones you’ll actually work with, all year.

Questions

Straight answers.

Rather talk it through? The firm prides itself on being proactive and responsive to every client question.

Call 248-538-5590

Where is Robinson, Pietras, Kalisky & Co. located?

The main office is at 30201 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 150, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, in Oakland County in Metro Detroit. Call 248-538-5590 to reach the firm.

What does the firm mean by proactive tax planning?

The firm takes a proactive rather than reactive approach: planning your tax position before the year closes and before you buy, sell or restructure, instead of only recording what already happened when you file.

Who does the firm prepare taxes for?

Individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs and LLPs, estates, trusts and gift returns, and not-for-profit organizations.

Can you represent me if I receive an IRS or State of Michigan notice?

Yes. Representation before the IRS and other taxing authorities is one of the firm’s core tax services. Call the office with your notice in hand.

Why choose a smaller CPA firm?

Because the firm is relatively small, clients get personalized, quality service and close, personal attention from experienced CPAs. When you need a specialist outside the firm’s scope, they are happy to refer you to a qualified professional.

How do I pay my bill online?

Existing clients can pay their invoice securely online through the firm’s PayerExpress bill-pay page.

Your next move

Plan this year’s taxes before they plan you.

Tell us where you are: starting, growing, protecting or passing it on. We will map what to do next, and show you exactly how it saves you time and taxes.

30201 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 150, Farmington Hills, MI 48334