Dauphin & Fantacone CPAs

Dauphin & Fantacone CPAs Big firm expertise. Small firm heart.

D&F CPAs brings top-tier tax strategy & advisory to businesses and nonprofits across Upstate NY, NYC & Boston — where every client gets the white-glove attention they deserve.

Why we started D&F CPAs.We'd both seen it too many times — good people running good businesses, getting cookie-cutter re...
04/09/2026

Why we started D&F CPAs.

We'd both seen it too many times — good people running good businesses, getting cookie-cutter returns, never hearing from their accountant unless something went wrong, and wondering every April why the bill was so high.

We believed something different was possible.

Big firm expertise — the kind that actually changes your financial picture — delivered with the personal attention that only a firm that genuinely cares can give.

Every client gets a real partner. Not a file number.

That's why we built this.

Follow us — we share real tax strategies every week.

The bad news: Your big refund isn't what you think it is.A big refund means you gave the IRS an interest-free loan all y...
04/08/2026

The bad news: Your big refund isn't what you think it is.

A big refund means you gave the IRS an interest-free loan all year.

That $8,000 refund? That was your money sitting in Washington doing nothing while you could've been investing it, paying down debt, or putting it back into the business.

The goal isn't a big refund. The goal is to owe exactly $0.

Keep your money working all year. Pay exactly what you owe. Nothing more.

Refund or balance due this year? Drop a comment – genuinely curious.

The most expensive words in business: "I didn't know I could do that."→ S-corp election can save $5K–$15K/year in self-e...
04/06/2026

The most expensive words in business:

"I didn't know I could do that."

→ S-corp election can save $5K–$15K/year in self-employment tax

→ For some clients, tracking mileage and home office expenses can be some of their biggest write-offs.

→ Solo 401k shields up to $69,000 from taxes annually

→ Hiring your kids (legally) shifts income to a lower bracket and can get them started with a retirement before they even reach college.

None of these are loopholes. All of them are legal.

Most CPAs never bring them up.

Comment MISSED and we'll DM you the full list.

Meet the Founders 👋Matthew Fantacone, CPAMatt’s path into accounting wasn’t just about numbers – it was about understand...
04/04/2026

Meet the Founders 👋
Matthew Fantacone, CPA

Matt’s path into accounting wasn’t just about numbers – it was about understanding how businesses actually operate and grow.

With over 10 years in public accounting, he’s worked with companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries, giving him a broad perspective on what works (and what doesn’t).

He’s especially interested in emerging industries and technology, helping clients stay ahead as the business landscape continues to evolve.

Matt combines that experience with a big firm level of expertise –delivered through a small firm, white-glove approach, where clients get real conversations, real strategy, and real attention.

He’s a Le Moyne College grad (undergrad + MBA) and brings that same grounded, practical mindset into every client relationship.

Outside the office, you’ll find him:
• Talking real estate—rentals, flips, and investing 🏡
• Keeping up with the Green Bay Packers 🏈
• Or sharing stories from growing up in his family’s small business

Stay tuned to meet the rest of the team 👇

Meet the Founders 👋Eric Dauphin, CPAEric didn’t get into accounting just to file returns – he wanted to help business ow...
04/02/2026

Meet the Founders 👋
Eric Dauphin, CPA

Eric didn’t get into accounting just to file returns – he wanted to help business owners actually build a strategy and grow their bottom line.

After starting his career at regional CPA firms, he saw firsthand that most clients were getting compliance… not proactive guidance. That’s what pushed him to take a different approach.

With 10+ years of experience across tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and more, Eric brings a well-rounded perspective to every client he works with – combining big firm expertise with a small firm, white-glove approach.

Outside the office, you’ll find him with his German Shepherd Sophie 🐾, watching SU sports, or talking business over a good cup of coffee ☕

Stay tuned to meet the rest of the team 👇

03/31/2026

That check you just wrote to the IRS?


It didn't have to be that big.

Many business owners overpay by $10K–$40K a year – not because they did anything wrong, but because nobody was looking out for them.


If your April felt painful, that's not bad luck.


That's a planning problem. And planning problems are fixable.


Comment PAINFUL below if this hit home — we'll reach out personally.

03/27/2026

We're offering free 30-min tax strategy calls for business owners who felt like they overpaid this year. No pitch, no pressure. Comment READY and we'll DM you to schedule

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