Our Team
Beth Goldstein, Owner
Beth started working with her father, Bob, in 2006. After his passing in 2020, Beth recognized the need to step into the ownership role to continue to be there for their clients.
Beth specializes in tax preparation, self-employment consulting, logistics, and enjoys client relationships and keeping the office environment a fun place to work.
When Beth is not in the office, she enjoys traveling, dining out, riding her Peloton bike, and spending time with her husband, daughter (see video on Typical Appointment page), and their dog Penny (see below).
Barry Kaufman, CPA
Barry received his MS in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh and obtained his CPA license in Pennsylvania. He has been practicing for over 10 years. Barry and Bob were close for many years. His goal is to always provide clients with well-deserved outstanding service.
Barry's professional experience includes regional public accounting firms where he specialized in small business and individual taxes. He has expertise with rental real estate, multi-state taxation, and passthrough business entities. Some of his numerous personal interests include volleyball, comedy, tennis, and meditation.
Amy Ford, Senior Tax Accountant
Amy has been part of the Goldstein tax family for 35 years. She specializes in tax preparation for both individual and business tax returns as well as non-profit, gift tax, and FinCEN/Foreign Bank Account returns. Amy also assists clients with all of their bookkeeping and payroll needs.
When Amy is not in the office, she enjoys cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams, walking in North Park, and spending time with her family.
Ariel Haughton, Tax Manager
Ariel joined Goldstein Tax Advisors in the spring of 2022. She attended Chatham University, receiving her Masters in Accounting in 2018. She specializes in preparing and reviewing personal and business tax returns and bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and tax projections. She is currently pursuing her CPA license.
When Ariel is at home, she likes working in her garden and spending time with her husband, two kids, and three cats.
Hayly Allen, Tax Accountant
Hayly joined Goldstein Tax Advisors in the fall of 2023. She attended Robert Morris University, where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and her MBA with a certificate in Business Analytics. She specializes in individual income tax, non-profit exemption elections, and tax analysis.
She is currently studying for the CPA exam.
Lisa Tohey, Accounting & Tax Services Specialist
Lisa joined Goldstein Tax Prep in 2024, bringing over 20 years of industry experience. She specializes in personal tax returns, bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online, and client tax administration. Additionally, Lisa is a certified PA Notary, offering a well-rounded skill set to support client needs.
When Lisa is not in the office, she enjoys Pittsburgh sports, boating and spending time with her girls.
Justin Tannenbaum, Business Operations
Justin graduated from Penn State and joined the firm in August 2024. He wears many hats, handling everything from operations and correspondence to tax support, client management, and even a bit of IT work. He enjoys taking on diverse responsibilities to keep things running smoothly. In his free time he likes to travel, go to sporting events and watch live comedy.
Penny Goldstein
She will make sure you always claim the right dependents!