Filing taxes accurately is just the starting point. At Fraim, Cawley & Company, CPAs, we go further – helping business owners and high-income individuals turn tax time into an opportunity for strategic advantage. Whether it’s optimizing entity structure, minimizing liability across states, or navigating complex tax codes, our goal is simple: reduce your taxes, reduce your risk, and strengthen your financial foundation.
Certified Tax Expertise
We are Virginia's Premier Certified Tax Consultants
Fraim, Cawley & Company, CPAs provides tax preparation, accounting, and advanced business advisory services to clients in Roanoke, Virginia – and beyond – helping business owners with entity structuring, valuations, and strategic planning.
Who We Serve
We specialize in:
- Business owners (LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, partnerships)
- High-income individuals and entrepreneurs
- Clients with complex tax situations – the kinds of challenges most CPAs aren’t equipped to solve, where compliance alone isn’t enough and real strategy is required
What We Do
Our tax services are designed to deliver both compliance and strategy:
- Annual tax preparation and filing across all entity types
- Year-round tax planning – not just a single season
- State tax optimization, including PTET elections and residency strategies
- Guidance on entity selection and restructuring for tax efficiency
- Owner compensation planning (S-Corp salary vs. distributions, C-Corp planning)
- Advanced planning for complex situations – where compliance alone isn’t enough and real strategy is required
- Exit and succession planning (valuation, tax-efficient sales, ownership transitions)
How We Work
When you work with us, you get more than a return – you get a roadmap. We review your prior years’ filings, clarify your financial goals, and design a tax strategy that supports business growth, wealth protection, and long-term value creation. You’ll know exactly what drives your tax outcomes – and how to improve them, legally and sustainably.
Because Virginia tax requirements and local business filings vary by municipality, we provide specialized oversight across the region. While our home office is in the Star City, we offer comprehensive tax preparation in Roanoke for diverse businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We also serve the New River Valley as a leading choice for Blacksburg tax preparers who understand the unique needs of tech startups and academic professionals, while providing dedicated tax services in Lynchburg for the growing enterprises and families throughout the Hill City. Our regional expertise ensures that your filings are not just accurate, but optimized for the specific tax landscape of your local community.