Tax & Accounting for Real Estate
ZCW is the tax and accounting partner for real estate investors, syndicators, and GPs raising institutional capital. We build the financial infrastructure your investors expect, and the tax strategy your growth depends on.
Sean Zhubrak, CPA
Founder & Managing Partner
"Work directly with a CPA who lives in real estate. No rotating account managers, no generalist guesswork."
Book time with SeanWe typically reply within one business day.
Serving real estate operators on the platforms they already run on.
Who We Serve
From single-asset deals to funds raising institutional capital, we speak your structures fluently. Rentals, partnerships, waterfalls, and K-1s.
Fund-level accounting, capital accounts, and investor-ready reporting that stands up to due diligence.
Property-level books that reconcile to the penny across Appfolio, Yardi, and Buildium.
Clean monthly close and cost-basis tracking that keeps every door working for you at tax time.
Partnership accounting, waterfall distributions, and audit-ready trails that give LPs confidence.
Project-level profit tracking and proactive planning so a strong year does not become a tax surprise.
Entity structuring, cost segregation, and CFO-level insight for larger, more complex portfolios.
Our Expertise
High quality work delivered by expert real estate CPAs. Everything from your monthly close to your next capital raise, handled under one roof.
Strategic financial guidance to help you navigate complex decisions, plan for growth, and improve profitability. Year-round strategy, not a once-a-year scramble.
Core monthly accounting, precise reconciliations, and insightful financial statements tailored for growing businesses.
Expert preparation for federal, state, and local returns with a focus on minimizing your tax liability.
Expertise in GP/LP structures, partnership accounting, and high-growth entity management.
Comprehensive assistance for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and transparency.
Expert setup, optimization, and training so your accounting workflows run at peak efficiency.
Seamless transition of your financial data to QuickBooks Online with zero downtime.
Fractional CFO services providing high-level strategy, forecasting, and data-driven insight as you scale.
A Real Engagement
Real estate sponsor · 250,000+ units
The challenge
Month-end close was taking more than 25 days, and reporting was not ready for the serious investors they wanted to attract.
The result
Month-end close
days to investor-ready
7
day close
250,000+
units served
1
business-day reply
How It Works
01
Book a quick call to see if we are a fit. No pressure, no jargon.
02
We request your prior year return and key documents to understand where you stand.
03
You get a clear, transparent proposal from our team with scope and pricing.
04
We set you up with a dedicated professional and get your books moving fast.
We typically reply within one business day, and most new clients have a proposal in hand within the week.
Free Download
Make sure your books, reports, and tax position are ready for serious investors. Download our simple checklist to see exactly where you stand before your next raise.
Engagements
Our pricing reflects a real estate focus and a deeper level of analysis, structuring, and tax optimization than a generalist firm. You always know what you are paying for before we begin.
Federal, state, and local returns prepared with a real estate lens.
Starting at $1,500
per engagement
Year-round planning that turns tax into a growth lever.
Custom
scoped to your portfolio
Monthly close, investor reporting, and forecasting as you scale.
Custom
monthly engagement
Final pricing is based on the complexity of your return and entity structure.
Client Reviews
Sam's List·11 reviewsOur experience was excellent from start to finish. The team consistently delivered accurate and timely reports, communicated proactively, and demonstrated a strong understanding of complex real estate accounting and reporting requirements. The engagement involved multifamily and mixed-use assets for an international institutional client, and they handled every aspect professionally.
Dani Kirzner
Small business owner · Client since 2018
Ari and Sean continue to surpass expectations. They are never willing to accept 'good enough' and put our account on cruise control. They are constantly looking for ways to make us more efficient.
Joel Jerozolim
Small business owner · Client since 2024
We've had a great experience with Sean and his team. They put in a lot of effort to have our close process be smooth and timely.
Montgomery Link
Small business owner · Client since 2022
From basic bookkeeping to high-end consulting on complex issues related to tax returns as well as everyday bookkeeping. Really appreciate their follow up and timeliness.
Garry Z.
Real estate investor · Client since 2020
Great service, always on time. Well priced.
Zev Neumann
Real estate investor · Client since 2021
It was great service and a big help. Reliable, and they gave us the opportunity to review their work before submitting to the IRS. We will use them again.
Silvana Falco
Small business owner · Client since 2023
Common Questions
We prepare a full range of returns including individual (1040), partnership (1065), S-Corp, C-Corp, and multi-state filings, with a focus on real estate investors and operating businesses.
Our clients are primarily real estate investors and operators, including owners of rental properties, syndicators, flippers, wholesalers, and real estate service businesses.
Tax preparation is a separate service from proactive tax planning. We offer advisory and planning services for clients who want ongoing, year-round strategy.
Our pricing reflects a real estate focused specialization and a deeper level of analysis, structuring, and tax optimization compared to generalist accounting firms.
In most cases, returns are extended in the first year to ensure proper planning, accurate reporting, and to avoid rushed filings.
Yes, we provide audit support for active clients as part of our ongoing professional relationship.
Yes, we provide bookkeeping, accounting system setup, and ongoing support, primarily for real estate clients and tax-focused engagements.
Get Started
Join Zhubrak, Clark & Wasser for a partnership built on trust, expertise, and financial clarity. Let's get started with a quick call.
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