Pittsburgh Certified Public Accountant offers CPA Services, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll, Tax Preparation & Planning

Providing CPA Services to the North Hills of Pittsburgh & Ross Township PA for over 30 years. Expect the best accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and complete payroll services in Allegheny County.

We specialize in accounting & tax matters for both business and personal clients. Our team of Accounting & Tax Professionals is happy to provide you with our experience and expertise so that you can focus on more important things.

From personal tax preparation to full service payroll for small- & medium-sized businesses, we are committed to adding a personal focus to each and every service we provide. We work with all of our clients to understand their specific needs and deliver quality & reliable accounting services that will meet their unique situation.

Our small, personal CPA firm has extensive experience working with creative businesses, service industries, and retail & health care accounting. With the highest standards of diligence & professionalism, our knowledgeable & friendly CPAs will deliver timely, insightful, and responsive accounting & tax services for each and every client.

With our year-round availability and friendly approach to accounting & taxes, you’ll be happy you chose W Cotton Mather & his associates for your personal and small business needs. We want to make a difference in the success of our clients whether they are individuals or companies and our dynamic and competent staff will provide responsive & professional services to ensure this commitment.

FAQs - Answers to Frequently Asked Tax Questions

⊕What Are the New Mileage Rates for 2019?
⊕ How Does a Name Change Affect a Tax Refund?
⊕ When Can I Expect My 2019 Tax Refund?
⊕Whom Can I Claim as a Dependent?
⊕Can I deduct the Cost of Searching for a Job?
⊕Can I deduct Home Office Expenses?
⊕Am I Eligible for Child or Dependent Care Deductions?
⊕What is the Child Tax Credit?
⊕How Do I Find the Value of Non-Cash Charitable Contributions?
⊕Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Social Security Benefits?
⊕Do I Have to Pay Quarterly Individual Estimated Tax Payments?
⊕Is There an Age Limit on Claiming My Child as a Dependent?

Tax News You Need to Know

⊕ What is Bitcoin?
⊕ The IRS is changing paycheck withholding, and it'll be a doozy.
⊕ Inheriting an IRA?
⊕ IRS Serves: Business Meal Deductions
⊕ Taxpayer Bill of Rights
⊕ There’s A New Tax Line on Your 1040 About Cryptocurrency - Be Ready!
⊕ Interests in rental real estate can qualify as a business for 199A qualified business income deduction

Tax Withholding Estimator

Use your best estimates for the year ahead to determine how to complete Form W-4 so you don't have too much or too little federal income tax withheld.

Beware of Tax Scams!

Every year thousands of tax payers are scammed into paying money they don't owe to individuals impersonating the IRS. From phone calls to emails, scam artists will threaten you with immediate law suits or police intervention if you do not pay on the spot. Don't fall for this! Here are a few things you need to know about common tax scams:

Click Here To Learn About Tax Scams!

The IRS and its Security Summit partners has issued a series of fact sheets and tips on security, scams and identity theft prevention measures aimed at both tax professionals and their clients. Here's how to protect yourself!