Fred Daus

We work with high-performing entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth families who need more than basic compliance. Our clients want a proactive partner who can model outcomes, reduce risk, and design tax strategy that supports long-term wealth building. At Fredrick James, we combine: elite tax compliance (1040, 1120S/1120, 1065, 1041, multi-state) proactive tax planning + forecasting accounting systems and CFO-style advisory clean workpaper discipline and documentation standards We’re known for handling complex returns, entity structuring, and solving difficult tax issues where accuracy and judgment matter. Core strengths • Advanced tax planning + forecasting • Entity strategy (S-Corp optimization, owner compensation planning) • Real estate & K-1 heavy clients • Boutique CFO advisory + decision support • Systems: Lacerte, QuickBooks, Excel workpapers, workflow operations I’m currently building a premium team and hiring high-level tax professionals who want to grow into leadership and long-term opportunity. If you’re a business owner looking for high-touch strategy or a tax professional looking for a high-standard firm home, I’d love to connect.