Paul Fernandez, CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Fernandez & Long & Associates
Office
632 Mill PkwyChampaign, IL 60128
Contact
- Phone(674) 310-3900
- Emailpaulfernandez@fernandez-long-associates.example
- PTINP13381420
Profile
- Years of experience20 years
- Accepting new clientsCurrently full
- Virtual meetingsIn-person only
- E-files returnsYes
- Fee range$$ – $$$
- LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin, Russian
About Paul Fernandez, CPA
Paul Fernandez, CPA is a Certified Public Accountant serving clients in Champaign, Illinois and the surrounding region. With 20 years of professional experience, the firm of Fernandez & Long & Associates handles a focused range of federal and state tax matters for individuals, families, and small businesses.
As a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Illinois Board of Accountancy, Paul Fernandez, CPA is authorized to prepare federal returns, e-file with the IRS, and assist clients with year-round tax planning. This credential also conveys unlimited representation rights before the IRS, meaning the preparer can advocate on a client’s behalf in audits, collection cases, and appeals.
Specialties
- Education credits
- Clergy tax preparation
- Innocent spouse relief
- Power of attorney (Form 2848)
Service area
Primary office in Champaign, IL (ZIP 60128). Federal returns can be prepared for clients anywhere in the United States; state-specific work focuses on Illinois.
How to verify this preparer
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