Bray's Tax Service was established by Peter Bray in 1975. His sister, Doreen Bray, joined Peter in the business five years later. We began our tax service by visiting clients in their homes, establishing a long standing tradition of personalized service. Bray's Tax Service eventually opened offices in Fairfield, Stamford and Norwalk, Connecticut.
In 1985 Bray's Tax Service consolidated their offices in their current location in a historic building in the Saugatuck section of Westport, Connecticut. After preparing tax returns and advising clients for twenty-eight years, Peter retired in 2003. Saugatuck Tax Group, Inc., was formed in 2004, and now does business as Bray's Tax Service.
What Is an Enrolled Agent?
An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a person who has earned the privilege of practicing
and representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. EAs are licensed
by the Department of the Treasury, and can represent taxpayers at any IRS office
throughout the United States before all administrative levels for audits, collections,
and appeals. To qualify, EAs are required to demonstrate their competence in
matters of taxation, pass a rigorous test, and pass a background check. Unlike
attorneys and CPAs, who may or may not specialize in taxes, all EAs specialize
in taxation.
Doreen Bray, Enrolled Agent
Doreen Bray became an Enrolled Agent in 1982 and is President of the company.
She is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, a member of the National Association of Tax Practitioners, and a member the Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce.
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Marc Goodman, CPA
marc@braystax.com
ext. 104
Marc graduated from the University of Connecticut where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in the School of Business Administration.
Marc has been preparing taxes since 1981 and uses his extensive experience to provide business and individual clients with professional and personalized accounting, tax planning, preparation and consulting services.
He is a member of the Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce, UConn Alumni Association, AICPA, and CSCPA.
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Kathleen Karlson, Accredited Tax Preparer
kathy@braystax.com
ext. 105
Kathy joined Bray's Tax Service in 1986 and has been in the tax business for over 25 years. She specializes in sole proprietorships and individual taxes.
She is a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, a member of the National Association of Tax Practitioners, a member the Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce, and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy & Taxation.
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Bruce D. Katz, Esquire
bruce@braystax.com
ext. 109
Bruce Katz practices in the areas of individual and business taxation, estate planning, real estate, corporate and general business law.
Bruce earned his B.B.A. in accounting from George Washington University in 1981 and his law degree, Cum Laude, from Boston University School of Law in 1987. He is admitted to practice in both Connecticut and Massachusetts and is also a CPA.
Bruce is Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors for CLASP Homes, Inc., which is a not-for-profit organization providing homes and opportunities to adults with mental retardation and related disabilities.
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Irena Sarapiniene, Enrolled Agent
irena@braystax.com
ext. 107
Irena graduated Cum Laude from Concordia College, Bronxville, NY, with a Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration. She specializes in individual and small
business returns, for sole proprietorships, C Corporations, S Corporations,
Partnerships, and LLC's. She offers tax planning, preparation of trial
balances (when needed), calculating depreciations and looking for deductions you
may have omitted.
Irena specializes in new business start-ups. She will advise you on everything you need to know to start a new business, including IRS and state requirements including recordkeeping, payroll laws and sales tax.
She is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute, a member of the National Association of Tax Practitioners, and a member of the Westport/Weston Chamber of Commerce.
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