Accounting & Tax FAQs
Accounting & Tax FAQs
Find answers to Accounting & Tax frequently asked questions about our Business Accounting Services, Personal Tax Services, and accounting and tax processes for Arizona businesses, sole proprietors, and individuals.
Business Accounting
Business Accounting FAQs
Our Business Accounting Services focus on:
- Construction & Contractor Trades
- Commercial Farming
- Hospitality: Full-Service Hotels
- Commercial Cleaning
Businesses in other related industries and sectors are welcome to inquire. We consider each business based on its accounting needs and the scope of services required.
The first step is a complimentary Business Accounting Discovery Meeting (up to 20 minutes) to discuss your accounting needs, learn more about your business, and determine the appropriate next steps.
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An Accounting Diagnostic Assessment evaluates the condition of the accounting records to help determine the appropriate scope of work, identify accounting conditions requiring attention, and recommend next steps based on the business's accounting and financial reporting needs.
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If your accounting records are incomplete, disorganized, or behind, important business expenses or reportable income may not be fully reflected in your books. Bank and credit card accounts may also be unreconciled, making it difficult to rely on your financial statements for business decisions or tax preparation.
Our Accounting Cleanup & Stabilization Services can help bring your records up to date. We review, record, and reconcile bank and credit card activity, address accounting discrepancies, and organize your records to help establish more complete and reliable financial information.
Depending on how far behind the records are, Catch-Up Accounting Services may also be needed as part of the cleanup process.
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Yes. As part of our ongoing Business Accounting Services, including Fractional Controller & Financial Oversight when appropriate, we can provide senior-level accounting guidance and support to your office or accounting staff.
Because source documents and operational records remain with your business, we work with your staff to help maintain complete and organized accounting information. We can also assist with financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules needed for tax preparation, CPA review, or external audit.
Our services are tailored to the accounting needs of each business.
For startups and smaller businesses, services may include bookkeeping, recording and reconciling bank and credit card activity, and maintaining organized accounting records.
For businesses with more complex accounting and financial reporting needs, we can provide senior-level accounting support, including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end accounting, and reliable financial reporting.
For businesses requiring higher-level accounting support, we can provide Fractional Controller & Financial Oversight Services, including financial reporting oversight, accounting process improvements, operational accounting guidance, and support for internal accounting or office staff.
The specific services provided are based on your business's accounting needs and the agreed scope of work.
Yes. We provide remote Business Accounting Services, allowing us to work with businesses outside Arizona when appropriate.
While we primarily serve businesses throughout Arizona, services may also be available to businesses in other states, depending on their accounting needs and the scope of services required.
We can discuss your business's needs during a Discovery Meeting to determine whether our services are a good fit.
Personal Tax Services
Personal Tax FAQs
We prepare federal and Arizona individual income tax returns for:
- Individuals & Families
- Sole Proprietors & Self-Employed Individuals
- Business Owners
- Rental Property Owners
Tax preparation for additional states may also be available upon review.
Required documentation varies depending on your tax situation. Common documents may include:
- Photo identification
- Social Security cards
- Prior-year tax returns
- Forms W-2 for wages and salaries
- Forms 1099 for applicable income
- Unemployment compensation statements
- Business financial records, when applicable
- Records supporting deductions and tax credits
- Other tax documents relevant to your return
A tax organizer and document request checklist may be provided to help you gather the information needed for tax preparation. These materials may be delivered through our secure client portal.
Yes. We prepare federal and Arizona individual income tax returns and electronically file eligible returns with the appropriate tax agencies. Maria Ortega is an IRS PTIN holder and Authorized IRS Electronic Return Originator (ERO).
Still Have Questions?
If your question was not addressed above, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about your accounting or tax needs and answer any questions you may have.
