Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA
Jonathan Donenfeld, CPA, CTRS, has more than 20 years of experience in tax, accounting, and finance. Since starting JLD Tax in 2015, he has helped save his clients save over $20,000,000 dollars in back taxes. As one of the few Certified Tax Resolution Specialists in the state of New Jersey, Jonathan is an expert in helping individuals and businesses resolve their back tax issues. As a business owner himself, Jonathan understands what his clients are going through and knows how difficult it can be to try and deal with the IRS yourself.
Before starting his own business, Jonathan held positions at leading accounting and consulting firms, most recently in the Private Client Tax Group at FTI Consulting Inc., providing tax and business advisory services to a variety of private companies and high net worth individuals. Prior to this, he worked in the tax department of Rothstein Kass (now KPMG). Jonathan began his career in finance at a market making firm on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from New York University, Jonathan earned a Master's Degree in Accounting at Baruch College. His memberships include the New Jersey Society of CPA's, the New York State Society of CPA's as well as the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS).
Carmela Walrond
Carmela Walrond is an experienced Tax Attorney and Tax Accountant, who has helped her clients save millions of dollars in back taxes through a variety of methods, including the IRS Offer In Compromise program, penalty abatement, and Audit representation. Carmela is also licensed to practice in federal and state Tax Court as well as bankruptcy court (Chapter 7). She has handled cases for individuals and small businesses throughout New York and New Jersey.
Prior to joining JLD Tax Resolution Group, Carmela was the managing partner at Walrond Tax Resolution PLLC and before that held positions in the tax department of Deloitte, KPMG and CIT Group.
Carmela’s interest in tax began when she was a junior in college and volunteered for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program in Newark, NJ, which helped prepare tax returns for low-income taxpayers.
“Great service and way better than any of the online systems like TurboTax. He got me more money back and was very patient answering all of my questions. I found JLD Tax & Accounting very affordable. I am definitely recommending him to all my friends!”