About Us

Advise – East Coast Tax Group understands that each, and every business is unique. That’s why we take a tailored, wholistic approach to guide our clients through their individual and business tax needs. We provide regular advice and consultation to help maximize financial returns and investment.

Insight – East Coast Tax Group delivers a wealth of insights and knowledge based on our twenty-five years of domestic, state, and international taxation, budgeting, and cost control experience, as well as our constant due diligence on current and, up and coming tax legislations.

Services – East Coast Tax group has a comprehensive range of services to meet your tax planning and preparation needs. Whether a business or individual we’ll provide services to maximize savings and benefits, helping promote financial stability and growth.

East Coast Tax Group LLC founder and managing director is Edward “Ed” S. Friedman, CPA. He has been practicing for more than twenty-five years and has extensive experience in domestic, state, and international taxation, business analysis, budgeting, cost control, and continuous process improvement. In addition to working with high-net worth clients, his work extends across a variety of industries, including Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing & Distribution, Health Care, Sports and Entertainment, Personal Services and Retail & Consumer Products.

Prior to founding East Coast Tax Group LLC, Ed spent fifteen years working in various regional and large public accounting firms. This work provided him with the industry knowledge necessary to understand client financial issues on an experiential level and to offer effective and efficient tax solutions.

Ed approaches engagements with an emphasis on the relationship formed with a client. He works closely with his clients to best help them take advantage of tax opportunities, allowing them to focus on managing their businesses with the confidence and assurance that their taxes are in capable hands.

A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA), Ed earned his Bachelor of Arts in Financial Economics from Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University.