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Ethan Goldberg

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R&D tax-credit specialist — software, biotech

Pittsburgh, PA·Remote OK· English, Italian· Replies usually within 1 hour
Verified CPA · Mar 2026 Licensed · PA · #685087 E&O insured · $2M
5.0
Rating
35
Reviews
20 yrs
Experience
$268
Per hour
99%
Response
62%
Repeat
96
Helped

About

Section 174, four-part test, contemporaneous documentation — I maximize the credit and make it audit-ready.

Experience

Principal CPA

Goldberg CPAs

2018–Present

Tax Manager

a regional CPA firm

2010–2018

Education

Georgetown University

B.S. Business

DePaul University

M.S. Taxation

Licenses & certifications

CPA (PA)
M.S. Taxation

Packages & fees

R&D tax-credit study

Qualified activities, documentation, federal + state.

from $3000

Or work hourly at $268/hr. First 30-min consult is free.

How I work

Practice
Solo practitioner
Software
QuickBooks Online, CCH Axcess
Client size
$0–$2M revenue
Industries
Biotech, Manufacturing
Languages
English, Italian
Availability
this week

Reviews

5.0

35 verified reviews

Diego L.· nonprofit director · Jan 2026 Verified

Fast, clear, zero jargon. Finally an accountant I trust.

Ethan replied: Thanks Diego — glad we got it sorted. Here whenever you need me.

Lena M.· S-corp founder · Dec 2025 Verified

Saved me from a penalty and explained exactly why it happened.

$268/hr

First 30-min consult is free.

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Specialties

R&D Credits11201120-S
Replies usually within 1 hour
English, Italian
Works with Biotech, Manufacturing
E&O: The Hartford · $2M
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