About

FIRM BACKGROUND

At Kaufman Accounting, we utilize our easy-to-use technology to deliver our services in Virginia and beyond. We are experts in U.S. international taxation and all areas of accounting, bookkeeping, consulting, outsourcing, payroll, and business services.

Kaufman Accounting provides tax compliance and consulting services to businesses and individuals with expertise in international taxation. We work with individuals living in the U.S. with foreign income, U.S. residents living outside the U.S., domestic corporations with foreign owners, real estate investors, employees of international organizations (e.g., World Bank, UN, and IMF), international students, and more.

With over 15 years of experience, we help businesses achieve and maintain greater financial stability.

We meet these goals through a range of accounting and tax services that include:

  • Tax compliance
  • Tax consulting
  • U.S. International taxation
  • Part-time CFO
  • Small business accounting
  • Payroll
  • Assisting with small business start-up

For greater client convenience, almost all of our services can be provided online, with consultations taking place over the phone or through video conference; geography is no longer a factor in finding an accounting professional you can trust.

While many tax preparers will simply intake W2s and 1099s and provide you with a computer-created tax return to sign, Kaufman Accounting goes the extra mile to offer a real discussion about your unique financial situation.

We want clients to improve their financial standing with personalized strategies, reduced tax liability, and by taking advantage of savings opportunities. Instead of thinking of only this year's tax return, we work with you to plan more efficiently.

Our clients come to us from throughout the US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. We work closely with international tax attorneys and affiliated accounting firms in different countries to meet your needs.

What Makes our Accounting Firm Different

Patience, responsiveness, high quality of work, and vast knowledge are the pillars of our client service philosophy. Our CPA firm is committed to constant professional education and providing clients with the most up-to-date information. We give you information on everything from the best accounting practices to tax consulting and international tax matters.

We make it easy to get in touch with our team whenever you need us. With swift communication, we are a practice that instills trust in our services.

Our services allow our clients to feel confident, referring us to others - the highest compliment we can receive.

Whether you are located near our main office in McLean, VA, or you live abroad, we are here to serve you. If you have questions about tax and accounting services, contact our firm and team today for a consultation!

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Our Staff

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ELDAD KAUFMAN, CPA

Founder

Eldad Kaufman founded Kaufman Accounting, PC over 10 years ago with a mission to build a world-class international tax practice servicing US clients all over the world. With over 20 years of experience in taxation and accounting, Eldad has been focusing his practice in the area of international taxation. He has been servicing clients with international tax concerns and complex cross border tax matters including international organization employees, expatriates, and high-net-worth individuals with local and foreign assets.

As one of a few US CPAs in the world with unique expertise in International Organization employees taxation, Eldad has been working with G-4 visa holders, contractors, retirees and employees of the World Bank, IDB, UN, IMF, and other International Organizations. He is well versed in the nuances of these taxpayers' taxation.

Additionally, Eldad has been assisting entrepreneurs and multinational businesses with international tax planning.

Prior to forming Kaufman Accounting, PC, Eldad worked for other firms that specialize in international taxation. Eldad also worked for one of the big 4 firms in the Audit department auditing publicly traded companies.

Eldad is vegan and an enthusiast of healthy living, participating in raw food festivals. He loves gardening and successfully grows his own vegetables and fruits.
Eldad is a CPA licensed in Virginia and Israel.

Languages Spoken:  English and Hebrew.

Eldad can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 3

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MICHAEL ROTH, CPA, EA

Tax Specialist

Michael has over 45 years tax analysis and corporate accounting experience. A graduate from the Simon School of Business MBA program, Michael is a CPA and an IRS enrolled agent.  He began his career in Rochester, NY as corporate accountant/controller in manufacturing, specializing in cost, financial reporting, systems implementation and product line acquisitions. After leaving this position, Michael started his own accounting and tax practice which he sold before joining Kaufman Accounting.

Michael has recently moved to Florida to enjoy his children and grandchildren. When he isn’t working he enjoys playing guitar, hiking and playing pickleball.

Michael can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 26

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AYELET LIDJI (KAUFMAN)

Senior Tax Accountant

Ayelet joined Kaufman Accounting in 2015 as a part of the Tax Preparers Group. Ayelet is primarily responsible for clients with US citizenship who are living outside of the US as well as those with dual citizenship in a foreign country. Ayelet enjoys the personal relationships she builds with each of our clients and helping them through the tax preparation process in an efficient and positive way.

Twin sister of Eldad, when Ayelet is not preparing tax returns, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters and her dog. Ayelet exercises every day and visits the Sea at least twice a week.

Ayelet can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 13

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EDDIE GALVAO, EA

Senior Tax Accountant

Eddie was born and raised in Boston, MA. A graduate of Salem State University, Eddie has a degree in accounting. Prior to joining the team at Kaufman Accounting Eddie worked with several other firms preparing tax returns for both Individuals and business entities. 

Eddie's hobbies include traveling, playing sports/board games and submerging into Netflix series. Eddie also likes to travel to places where the water is turquoise and the fruit is local. 

Eddie can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 22

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DALE MASON, CPA

Independent Tax & Financial Consultant

Finding a tax preparer with expertise in interpretation, compliance, planning and filing of taxes in accordance with the rules and regulations that are unique to a G-4 visa holder can be difficult. For our clients working with the IMF, UN, IADB or other International organizations, Dale Mason, CPA & Co acts as a consultant to Kaufman Accounting on some G-4 client engagements.

Dale Mason, CPA is an independent tax and financial consultant who works with Kaufman Accounting, PC to provide our international organization clients with the highest quality service.

With over 25 years of experience in international tax consultancy, including almost 20 years with Big 4 global accounting firms such as Arthur Anderson, PWC and KPMG, Dale has practiced tax in California, Central Europe, and in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. 

While building and directing Central Europe’s largest expatriate tax practice for PwC, Dale developed a keen understanding of the issues surrounding living abroad and the significant international tax and financial problems that expatriates face. 

For the last decade, he has been a highly sought after speaker and a trusted tax advisor to employees, retirees and families from the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, and the United Nations.  While Dale is passionate about technical tax subject matters, he has a warm and approachable style that invites his audiences and clients to ask practical, relevant questions during his seminars.

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Yael Arakanchi, EA

Senior Tax Accountant

Yael is a seasoned accounting professional with experience preparing both individual and business tax returns. Originally from upstate New York, she earned her accounting degree from SUNY Plattsburgh University.  Yael loves spending time in the kitchen, taking care of her family, and relaxing with a good book.

Yael can be reached at [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x7

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EVELYN PERRISH

Office Administrator

Evelyn has been employed at Kaufman Accounting since January 2016. Evelyn is the Office Administrator and provides administrative support to the entire team.  Evelyn is also involved with tax preparation process, supporting the tax preparers. Evelyn is energetic and passionate about aiding individuals and small business owners with their financial needs. Originating from Washington, DC Evelyn relocated to Northern Virginia in 1992. She brings 25 plus years of experience in the office management/bookkeeping profession to the services provided to her clientele. She has provided her expertise to various individual clients and small businesses throughout the world.

Having much involvement and experience with individual clients as well as small businesses, Evelyn understands the importance of keeping family a top priority while staying on top of career demands. She loves spending time with her 2 granddaughters and can always be found working in her garden, cooking, or enjoying nature. Meeting new people and having new experiences are what motivates Evelyn the most and she cannot wait to work with you!

Evelyn can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949x 1

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NICOLE HAMILTON

Administrative Assistant

Nicole is an experienced Administrative Assistant and works closely with Evelyn to provide world-class customer service. She enjoys troubleshooting technology issues for clients and facilitating team communication.

A Washington state native, she now resides in Fredericksburg, Virginia. When not working, Nicole enjoys spending time in nature and drawing.

Nicole can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 10

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Adamaria Palma

Administrative Assistant

Adamaria is an Administrative Assistant at Kaufman Accounting with over 15 plus years of experience working as an Office Administrator.  Her role is to provide support and assist in data entry, calendar scheduling, and assist with day-to-day operations.

Residing in Woodbridge, Virginia with her family, when she's not working, she enjoys exploring hiking trails with her 4-year Belgian Malinois.

Adamaria can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 18

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ADA LAU

Accounting Manager

With more than 7 years of experience as an Accounting Manager, Ada has hands on experience with multi cultural and diverse industries, focusing on account analysis, payroll reporting and financial reporting.  As the Accounting Manager, Ada manages the bookkeeping department. Ada's primary focus is the analysis of monthly journals and financial reports, ensuring that all data is correct, complete and reports get to the customer on time. When she's not working Ada enjoys fishing, swimming, sitting at the beach, baking and spending time with family.

Ada can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 27

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MAYA YI KRAMER

Bookkeeper

With 10+ years of accounting experience, Maya Yi Kramer has hands on experience in owning her own business in Belize, Central America, where she oversaw all accounting and finance related task of her company. Prior to operating her own business, Maya was a computer programmer and later as a Senior Systems Analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase, where optimized data collection procedure and generated reports within the company’s Data Warehouse for upper management.

Aside from her work, Maya enjoys diving, snorkeling, and loves to learn new things. She also likes hiking and traveling with husband. She loves dogs of any kind and sizes. She rescued her current dog, Charlie from Belize, who is a Basenji mix.

Maya can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 4

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RACHEL ZHANG, EA

Bookkeeper

Rachel has BS degree in Business, Management and Finance. As a certified ProAdvisor in QuickBooks Online, Rachel focuses on monthly bookkeeping through QuickBooks Online and Desktop. 

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family hiking on forest trails.

Rachel can be reached at: [email protected] or (703) 342-4949 x 4

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Referrals

Thank you for your support. Referrals mean the world to us!

Referrals are the cornerstone of any service business. This firm relies on satisfied clients as the primary source of new business, and your references are both welcome and most sincerely appreciated!

Absolute Confidentiality

Since your referrals are generally business owners you are well acquainted with, you may have some concern that your business matters will be discussed with the new clients that you refer to us. This office guarantees the confidentiality of client information. Your personal, financial, and tax data will not be shared with anyone else.

An Expression of Confidence

When you refer clients to us, you are expressing your faith and confidence in the services that we offer and will continue to provide to you. You may have business associates who need professional bookkeeping assistance or family and friends who struggle to do their books every year. No matter who you refer, rest assured that their individual needs will be handled in the same professional manner as yours have been.