About the Firm Michael L. Martin, EA, LPA and Associates P.C. is a specialized Washington, D.C. based accounting firm founded in 1976.  The Dupont Circle area Firm provides general accounting services, tax preparation, tax payer advocacy, corporate financial services, risk management assessment and small business strategy resources. The Firm offers insightful assistance to ordinary individuals as well as multi-million dollar corporations. Michael L. Martin, EA, LPA is one of the Washington based area experts certified to represent clients before the IRS in matters of serious taxation issues. Problems such as liens, garnishments, examinations and collections are routine business as are audits and appeals. Mr. Martin is the author of many, peer-reviewed journal articles and several, well respected books that have been used by tax advocates and tax litigants as a teaching aid. A frequent guest on many radio talk shows, he is renown for his common sense approach to issues involving tax preparation, tax advocacy representation and client's rights. General Accounting Services offered by Michael L. Martin, EA, LPA and Associates is provided in association with Payroll Management, Estate Planning, Small Business Strategies and Tax Advocacy Representation. The General Accounting Service specializes in handling payroll management, tax preparation and employee IRS matters. The management of these areas by a trained professional not only frees the business owner of having to deal with unnecessary distractions but greatly contributes to the overall efficiency of daily operations.  Tax Advocacy is a specialized service provided by individuals trained and certified to represent clients in matters of taxation before the IRS. These unique individuals are referred to as Enrolled Agents and represent clients and businesses in serious trouble with the IRS. The Firm of Michael L. Martin, EA, LPA & Associates prides itself on the concept that no IRS problem is to difficult to consider. Corporate and LLP Financial Services - Negotiating successful, financial strategies for small companies and multi-million dollar corporations is an art form that can significantly effect the bottom line. Miscalculating employee benefits and deductions, not fully understanding quarterly filing requirements, missing state filing dates or not taking full advantage of certain IRS benefits specific to your business, may dramatically impact your company's bottom line. Working with a competent, financial manager and tax strategist will not only increase your firm's bottom line, but may also avoid those nasty pitfalls that cause many businesses to fail. The Firm of Michael L. Martin, EA, LPA & Associates prides itself on the concept that "if a business is to succeed, it must be equipped with the tools of success." Estate Planning & Financial Trusts are life areas that tend to be regarded as the playground of the rich and famous. But the truth is just the opposite. Estate planning is a concern for everyone. The creation of a trust will protect your assets, your family, your business and your heirs for generations to come. Competent estate planning requires resourceful and timely knowledge - knowledge that is constantly changing and restructuring to appropriately meet new guidelines that may be state, county or IRS specific. Michael L. Martin, EA, LPA & Associates have successfully managed several generations of estate planning and trust structuring. The rich and famous, yes, but mainly forward thinking people who have the good sense to understand that planning for the future is the best insurance against the unforeseen and the unplanned.                          (202) 328-3503  DC Office         (703) 931-2752   Virginia Office                          (202) 667-3710  DC Fax             (703) 931-2670   Virginia Fax