Four Generations of Trusted Tax Expertise

Personal tax preparation and planning for individuals and families across the Capital Region of New York — the same commitment to care and accuracy since 1937.

Family
Owned and Operated
One-on-One
Client Service
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Capital Region, New York

Tax preparation built on relationships, not transactions

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A Legacy You Can Trust

Our family has been preparing taxes in the Capital Region for four generations. That continuity means deep expertise, consistent standards, and clients who come back year after year — and send their children, too.

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Genuinely Personal Service

We know our clients by name, not by file number. Every return is reviewed with care by one of our four partners. You'll always speak with someone who knows your situation and has time for your questions.

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Rooted in the Capital Region

We live and work here too. We understand the financial landscape facing families, retirees, and self-employed individuals in the Capital Region — and we're here year-round when you need us.

Services tailored to individuals & families

We specialize in personal tax services — we don't handle partnerships or corporations, which means you get focused, expert attention on exactly what you need.

Tax Preparation

Individual Tax Preparation

Accurate federal and New York State returns for employees, retirees, and individuals with investment or rental income.

Self-Employed

Self-Employed Tax Services

Schedule C preparation, estimated tax planning, and deduction guidance for freelancers, sole proprietors, and independent contractors.

Planning

Tax Planning

Year-round strategies to minimize your tax liability, plan for life changes, and build long-term financial peace of mind.

Corrections

Amended Returns

Mistakes happen. We'll review and correct previously filed returns to ensure you're not leaving money on the table or carrying forward errors.

IRS & State

IRS Correspondence Assistance

Received a letter from the IRS or New York State? We'll help you understand it, respond correctly, and resolve the matter with confidence.

Estates & Trusts

Fiduciary & Trust Tax Returns

We prepare Form 1041 fiduciary returns for estates and trusts, helping executors and trustees meet their filing obligations accurately and on time.

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Tax accounting runs in our family

Bianchi and McDonald, LLC is a fourth-generation family tax firm serving the Capital Region of New York. What started generations ago as a commitment to helping neighbors navigate their taxes has grown into a practice built on deep trust, lasting relationships, and an unwavering dedication to accuracy.

Our four partners — Ethan McDonald, Stephen McDonald, Lori-Anne Malone, and Shauna Moran — bring decades of combined experience and a shared belief that good tax service is inseparable from good client relationships.

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