MaxScale Accounting | Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Preparation in Fort Lauderdale
ACCOUNTING • TAX PREPARATION • CONTROLLER SERVICES

Know where you stand.
Plan what comes next.

Bookkeeping and accounting that keep your business organized and your financials clear, plus tax preparation that keeps you compliant.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, working with clients across the U.S.
BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTING CONTROLLER SERVICES BUSINESS TAX PERSONAL TAX TAX PROJECTIONS
ACCOUNTING FIRST, THEN TAXES

Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services built on accurate books.

Good tax work starts with good accounting. We keep your books clean and your financial reports reliable throughout the year, so tax time is simpler and every decision you make is based on real numbers.

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Accounting is where we shine. Whether your books are simple or your business has multiple entities, inventory, or complicated transactions, we keep everything accurate and up to date.

  • Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
  • Accrual basis and cash basis accounting
  • Manufacturing and inventory accounting
  • Financial statements you can actually use
  • Books cleanup and catch-up work
  • Complex accounting and multi-entity setups

Controller Services: Receivables & Payables

We can take care of your receivables and payables for you, or work alongside the team you already have. Either way, everything is recorded correctly and stays tied to your books.

  • Invoicing, collections, and bill pay handled for you when you need it
  • Support for your in-house staff, from QuickBooks setup to monthly review
  • A clear, consistent process everyone can follow
  • Accurate receivables and payables on your financial statements
  • A predictable monthly fee

Business & Personal Tax Preparation

Accurate, on-time tax returns for businesses, nonprofits, trusts, and individuals, prepared from books we know are right.

  • S corporation, partnership, and C corporation returns
  • Nonprofit returns (Form 990)
  • Trust returns (Form 1041)
  • Individual tax returns, including business owners
  • Year-end tax preparation support

Tax Projections & Sales Tax Filings

Know what you are likely to owe before it is due, and stay current with your state filings.

  • Tax projections and estimated payment guidance
  • Sales and use tax filings
  • State compliance filings
CERTIFICATIONS • EXPERIENCE • RECOGNITION

Accounting expertise built around your business.

Every business operates differently. We focus on understanding how your organization makes money, spends money, manages cash, and pays taxes. Then we build the accounting support around those needs.

QuickBooks Online Level 2 Desktop Enterprise and Workforce Payroll certifications QuickBooks Certified

Online Level 2 • Desktop • Enterprise • Workforce Payroll

Xero Advisor Certified badge Xero Certified Advisor

We also support clients on Xero

Oracle NetSuite logo Oracle NetSuite

Experience supporting NetSuite clients

Your accounting should fit the way your business actually operates.

You do not need to use a particular platform or operate in one specific industry to work with us. We support businesses with different accounting needs, from professional and healthcare services to e-commerce, inventory, and more complex operations.

HEALTHCARE Medical & Healthcare Practices

Bookkeeping, payroll support, financial reporting, and tax preparation for medical and healthcare practices, including multi-location operations.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Service-Based Businesses

Reliable accounting for businesses that need to understand profitability, cash flow, payroll, owner compensation, expenses, and taxes.

E-COMMERCE & RETAIL Online & Retail Businesses

Accounting for sales channels, merchant processors, inventory, platform fees, sales tax, reconciliations, and the flow of e-commerce transactions.

INVENTORY & OPERATIONS Manufacturing & Inventory

Manufacturing accounting on an accrual basis, including inventory, cost of goods sold, work in process, purchasing, production costs, margins, and operational reporting.

We understand more than just the general ledger.

When your business uses specialized systems, understanding how those systems feed the accounting can make a major difference in the accuracy of your financial information.

These are examples of platforms we have experience working with. They are not requirements for becoming a client. Our accounting services are built around your business, your financial data, and the systems you already use.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Selected as a Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor.

Mario Almanzar was selected as an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, where he contributes professional insights on accounting, financial management, tax considerations, and the financial decisions business owners face as their companies grow.

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From physicians, medical practices, and professional service firms to e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, and inventory-based businesses, MaxScale Accounting is a Fort Lauderdale accounting firm providing bookkeeping, accrual basis accounting, manufacturing accounting, controller services, accounts payable and accounts receivable management, financial reporting, business, nonprofit, trust, and personal tax preparation, tax projections, and sales tax filings, helping clients understand where they stand financially and make better decisions.

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CLIENT STORIES

Hear it from the business owners we work with

Real conversations with clients about what changed once their books and taxes were finally handled right.

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ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES

Accounting that helps you see the full picture.

From monthly bookkeeping to more complex accounting, plus business and personal tax preparation, we keep your books organized and your filings on time.

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Monthly Bookkeeping

Books that are reconciled and up to date every month, so you have reliable numbers behind your business decisions.

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Accounting & Controller Support

For businesses that need more than bookkeeping, including accrual basis accounting, manufacturing and inventory accounting, financial reporting, cleanups, and month-end close.

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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We can handle bill pay, vendor payments, invoicing, and collections from our Fort Lauderdale office, including writing and mailing checks, or support the team you already have.

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Business Tax Preparation

S corporation, partnership, C corporation, nonprofit, and trust returns, prepared on time and in compliance from organized books.

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Personal Tax Preparation

Individual tax returns with careful attention to your income, deductions, investments, and any businesses you own.

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Tax Projections & Sales Tax

Know what you're likely to owe before it's due, with tax projections, estimated payment guidance, and sales tax filings.

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A QUICK INSIGHT FROM OUR FOUNDER

A profitable business can still run out of cash.

Mario explains why profit and cash flow are not the same and shares practical ways business owners can better understand and protect their cash.

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Watch the timing

When cash comes in matters just as much as how much revenue your business earns.

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Protect your cash

Better payment terms, reserves, and financing decisions can help protect working capital.

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Know what the numbers mean

Net income on your profit and loss statement does not necessarily equal cash available to spend.

“Good accounting should help you understand not only whether you made money, but where your cash went and what your business can actually afford.”

MARIO ALMANZAR · FOUNDER
WHEN CLIENTS USUALLY CALL US

Your finances should get clearer as you grow, not harder to understand.

Most people reach out when the books start falling behind, tax deadlines feel stressful, or the business has grown and the numbers need more attention than before.

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Your books are behind or you no longer trust the numbers.

Transactions have piled up, reconciliations are incomplete, or your financial reports don't match what you see happening in your business.

02

You're making bigger financial decisions.

Hiring, buying equipment, adding a location, or investing in inventory is easier when your books are current and you know where you stand.

03

Tax season keeps bringing surprises.

If you only find out what you owe when your return is prepared, up-to-date books and a tax projection during the year can show you what to expect ahead of time.

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Filing deadlines are hard to keep track of.

Sales tax returns, estimated payments, and annual filings come due throughout the year. We keep track of the dates and take care of the filings so nothing gets missed.

05

Invoices and bills are taking up too much time.

Whether you handle receivables and payables yourself or have someone in-house, we can help keep them organized and recorded correctly in your books.

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You want an accountant who answers your questions.

When something comes up with your books or your taxes, you should be able to reach someone who knows your business.

Not sure if your current accounting and tax setup is working?

Tell us what's going on and we'll talk through what kind of accounting or tax support makes sense for you.

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