American Income Tax & Accounting
New Orleans Accounting You Can Count On
Proudly serving local families, commercial fishermen, HVAC contractors, and neighborhood businesses across Greater New Orleans.
We know that finances aren't just numbers on a ledger—they represent your family, your business, and your future. Get warm, dependable tax preparation, planning, and bookkeeping from neighbors who care.
Carl Chaisson
New Orleans Native & Lead Accountant
A New Orleans native and proud LSU alumnus with lifelong Crescent City roots, Carl brings decades of firsthand tax and accounting experience to local families, commercial fishermen, French Quarter and CBD hospitality operators, HVAC contractors, and neighborhood tradesmen across Greater New Orleans and the River Parishes. When you call our office, you work directly with Carl.
French Quarter
Historic Balconies
Mississippi River
Working Ports & Tugs
Uptown & Metairie
Local Commerce
Local Accounting That Listens
Direct, personal communication with Carl Chaisson every step of the way—never an impersonal call center, automated runaround, or outsourced desk.
Rooted in Our Trades
Specialized insight for Louisiana shrimpers, HVAC tradesmen, restaurants, barbers, and service firms.
Clear, Honest Guidance
Transparent rates with no surprise billings. Year-round accessibility for all your questions.
Transparent, honest rates for Louisiana families & businesses
No surprise surcharges, no national call centers. Just reliable, face-to-face accounting from a New Orleans family that understands our community’s hard work.
What is included:
- Federal 1040 & Louisiana state returns
- W-2, 1099, childcare & education credits
- Homestead exemption & local deduction review
- Direct IRS & Louisiana e-filing with direct deposit
- Year-round phone access for follow-up questions
What is included:
- Sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp & Partnership returns
- Comprehensive write-off & depreciation analysis
- Quarterly estimated tax schedule & planning session
- Louisiana state, parish sales & franchise compliance
What is included:
- Monthly transaction categorization & reconciliation
- Clear monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets
- QuickBooks online setup, maintenance & cleanup
- Cash flow tracking tailored to your industry
- Direct line to Carl Chaisson — never a call center
Behind on your records or need prior-year cleanup?
We specialize in one-time Book Cleanup ($850 flat fee) and prior-year tax catching-up. Don't panic—our family will get your books sorted and organized.
What We Do: Reliable New Orleans Accounting
Local knowledge meets professional accounting. We help New Orleans families and businesses build stronger financial foundations.
- Personal tax returns
- Business tax filings
- Maximum refund focus
- Year-round support
- Strategic tax forecasting
- Liability reduction plans
- Informed decision support
- Future-focused advice
- Transaction categorization
- Monthly reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks assistance
- Disorganized record repair
- Incomplete data recovery
- Historical reconciliation
- Clear financial picture
- Profitability analysis
- Cash flow management
- Expense tracking
- Growth-focused insights
- Payroll processing help
- Tax notice assistance
- Compliance guidance
- Business support tools
Need a custom financial plan?
Talk to our team to get a plan designed for your specific needs.
Let Our Family Help Yours
Schedule a conversation with Carl Chaisson and the team. Whether you need your books organized, back taxes resolved, or strategic small business support, we are ready to listen.
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