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Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common errors

TAS Tax Tip: Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common errors    Tax Filing Resources  The […] The post Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common...

TAS advocates for a first responder

A taxpayer who became disabled after working as a first responder contacted TAS for help after the IRS denied the […] The post TAS advocates for a first responder appeared first on Taxpayer A...

It’s That Time of the Year Again: Remember to Renew Your Preparer Tax Identification Number

All Paid Return Preparers Must Have a Preparer Tax Identification Number A Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) generally is required […] The post It’s That Time of the Year Again: Remem...

IRS Proposed Regulations on Third Party Contacts Unfairly Erode Taxpayer Notice Requirements

Proposed regulations permitting the IRS to shorten third-party notice requirements in certain circumstances erode important taxpayer protections and could result […] The post IRS Proposed Reg...

Ahead of filing season, TAS introduces a new design for the Taxpayer Roadmap pages

Newly Designed Taxpayer Roadmap Pages Ahead of Filing Season Ahead of filing season, TAS introduces a new design for some Taxpayer Roadmap […] The post Ahead of filing season, TAS introduces ...

A Grave Error: Don’t Allow “Ghost Preparers” to Turn Your Taxes Into a Horror Story

Preparing your taxes doesn’t have to be scary, but this spooky season I would like to share an example of […] The post A Grave Error: Don’t Allow “Ghost Preparers” to Turn Your Taxes Into a H...

IRS Hears Concerns from TAS and Practitioners, Makes Favorable Changes to Foreign Gifts and Inheritance Filing Penalties

Spoiler Alert:  The IRS has ended its practice of automatically assessing penalties at the time of filing for late-filed Forms […] The post IRS Hears Concerns from TAS and Practitioners, Make...

Protecting yourself and your clients from evolving tax scams

Protecting yourself and your clients from evolving tax scams Tax professionals need to be on the lookout for a variety […] The post Protecting yourself and your clients from evolving tax scam...

TPAW: Tax Return Preparer Penalties

A tax return preparer is a person who prepares a tax return, or a substantial portion of a tax return […] The post TPAW: Tax Return Preparer Penalties appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Serv...

Giving Back: Recognizing the 2024 National Celebration of Pro Bono

The American Bar Association will highlight the importance of pro bono services with its annual National Celebration of Pro Bono during […] The post Giving Back: Recognizing the 2024 National...

About Us

About Our Firm

VBC and Company is a unique, high-spirited team of professionals making creative and innovative contributions to clients across the globe. We offer an integrated array of specialized services that meet most of the financial / tax needs of businesses and its owners. At VBC and Company we work side-by-side with our clients on issues as diverse as accounting, auditing, business planning / valuation, mergers and acquisitions, outsourced services and taxation. We have a solid reputation for providing candid, accurate business advice that helps our clients succeed. VBC and Company has deep expertise in major industry groups including Software, Information Technology, Staffing, Real Estate, Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media / Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications and Trading. The firm serves businesses of various sizes, from large public and private companies, to closely held family-owned businesses. Whether we’re helping clients streamline processes, improve performance, leverage the right technology, or increase financial success, we offer innovative, effective, and personalized services to help clients overcome their business challenges today and plan for tomorrow. We work with several information technology and real estate companies across the USA.

Our Mission

Our singular mission is to achieve unparalleled client satisfaction and continually provide a client experience based on integrity and commitment. Our guiding principle is to exceed client expectations every time through a proactive and partnered approach. We strive to achieve genuine success for our clients and ourselves.

Our Team

Balachander Venkataramanan CPA, CFA

Bala, as the owner of this firm specializes in audit / taxation and has expertise in the areas of financial planning and mergers and acquisitions. Bala also has tremendous experience in representing clients on tax matters with the IRS and state / local governments.

Bala is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India.

Jhalak Shah, CPA

Jhalak has in depth experience in tax research, planning, preparation / filing, for individuals to mid sized businesses. Currently she is focusing and researching on Foreign Reporting requirements in Tax Returns for Individuals. Jhalak has over 3 years of experience in handling accounting, payroll and taxation.

Jhalak is also an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Prabha Durairajan

Prabha specializes in tax research, planning, preparation / filing, accounting and Payroll services for small to mid sized companies. She has over 20 years of experience in private and public accounting.

Prabha is also an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and currently working towards her license as a CPA.

Uma Balachander

Uma handles finance, accounting, HR and administration for our firm. She also provides her creative input in all aspects of marketing our firm’s services.

Girish Jagadeesha

Girish specializes in audit/accounting services and M & A advisory. He has held senior finance positions in several multi-national corporations and has worked in India and the UK before joining us in the US. He has over 20 years of experience in private and public accounting. Girish is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Nagarajan Srinivasan, CPA

Srinivasan specializes in tax planning, compliance and reporting. He has considerable experience working for a multinational handling financial reporting, US / international taxation and indirect tax compliance. He has also worked in senior finance / accounting positions in various multinational corporations in the Middle East, Africa and Canada. Srinivasan is also an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Meghna Mathur, CPA

Meghna, comes with considerable experience of providing professional services for US companies. With her extensive knowledge in accounting and finance, she has helped companies in planning, reporting, and accounting needs. Currently she focuses on review / finalization of accounts and business / individual tax return compliance, planning, preparation and filing. Meghna is also an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Ukti Parikh

Ukti focuses on tax return compliance, preparation and filing for individuals and for small to mid-sized businesses. She also advises clients on tax planning and related issues. Ukti is also an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Sangeetha Narayana Murthy

Sangeetha has experience in accounting. In her earlier role she worked as a reconciliation specialist. She has a Master’s degree in Finance and Commerce from Bangalore University (India).

Bhuvaneswari Mohan

Bhuvana focuses on tax return compliance, preparation and filing for individuals and for small to mid-sized businesses. She also advises clients on tax planning and related issues. She has a Masters in Business Administration and is also a Cost Accountant (AICWA).