Tax Services
Buffalo, NY
Located in Buffalo, Withum is proud to serve one of New York State’s most vibrant and resilient business communities.
Our office, nestled in the heart of downtown and close to the medical corridor and waterfront development, provides the full spectrum of traditional accounting services that businesses and individuals depend on to remain compliant, competitive and growth-focused. Our comprehensive suite of solutions delivers world-class services to elevate your success. That’s the Power in the Plus!
(716) 847 2651
Buffalo Service Specializations
Assurance and Accounting
Digital Workplace Solutions
Cybersecurity
Advisory
Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS)
New York State and Local Tax Updates
Do you or your organization operate across state lines? Own property in multiple locations? Navigating State and Local Tax (SALT) rules can be tricky—especially in New York, where regulations are constantly evolving. Whether you’re based in Buffalo or doing business throughout the state, staying on top of the latest updates is key. In these New York-focused resources, you’ll find just a dash of the most current insights to help you stay informed as SALT laws shift from region to region.
Industries We Focus on in Buffalo
Beyond the Region
- Inside Public Accounting Top 100 Firms – 23rd Largest Nationally
- Accounting Today Top 100 Firms – 22nd Largest Nationally
- Great Place to Work® – Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents and Women
- Vault Top 25 Accounting Firm
Partner In Charge
Richard J. Wright Jr., CPARich Wright is the partner-in-charge of the Firm’s Buffalo, Rochester and Batavia offices. He has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting and expertise in tax planning. He has worked with closely held businesses, particularly with Subchapter S corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies (LLCs), as well as high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professional athletes with their personal tax planning and compliance needs.
Rich has significant experience assisting companies with tax advisory services pertaining to structuring and M&A activity. Rich has assisted manufacturing, technology and software companies regionally and nationally to successfully reduce their tax liabilities by uncovering eligible R&D credits.
Rich has a wealth of knowledge and business acumen, having previously served as the Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of a large regional firm. He was responsible for developing and executing the firm’s growth, technology and human capital strategies, overseeing the Firm’s Human Resources department, and serving on the Executive Committee.
Rich is a licensed certified public accountant (CPA) in New York.
Buffalo Leadership
Withum in the News
Withum Capital Advises World Flavors on Sale to Main Street Capital Holdings
Withum Capital advised the shareholders of World Flavors throughout the transaction process, helping evaluate strategic alternatives and identify a capital provider aligned with the shareholders’ objectives, culture and long-term vision for the business. The transaction marks a significant milestone for World Flavors, a multi-generational family-owned business with more than 50 years of operating history. The…
Buffalo Business First Names Michelle Sullivan to 2026 Power 200 Women List
Leadership in Audit and Advisory As an audit partner with more than 30 years of experience, Michelle serves clients in the not-for-profit, employee benefit plan and real estate sectors. Her nonprofit expertise spans health and welfare organizations, higher education and cultural institutions and public foundations with significant investment and endowment assets. Michelle works closely with…
LA Times Names Two Withum Partners as Private Equity and M&A Visionaries
Johnny Minassian Johnny Minassian is a partner providing assurance, accounting and consulting services to investment advisers and private funds. He serves hedge, commodity, private equity, venture capital, loan and real estate funds throughout their life cycles. Johnny has helped grow the Firm’s Financial Services practice in Southern California and is connected to the deal community,…
Farber Hass Hurley LLP Joins Practice With Withum
LOS ANGELES, September 1, 2026 – Withum, a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, announced today that Farber Hass Hurley LLP (FHH CPAs), a public accounting and tax firm headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, has joined its practice effective September 1, 2026. “Farber Hass Hurley’s joining Withum is an important step in our continued growth on…
NJBIZ Names Two Withum Leaders to Finance Power List
Pat Walsh Pat was recognized for his relentless dedication to elevating Withum’s position as a top 20 advisory, accounting and tax firm. This recognition reflects Pat’s leadership and the Firm’s consistent year-over-year growth and strategic expansions into new markets under his guidance. His commitment and contributions to the profession have earned him numerous accolades, including…
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