We prepare the tax forms that apply to small business and individuals:

• Individuals – 1040
• Corporations 1120
• Partnerships/LLC 1065
• Trusts (Fiduciary) 1041
• Gift tax 709
• Estate tax 706
• FICA Tax 941
• Farm Payroll 943
• Employment 940
• Personal Property Tax
• State of Oregon,
• and many others

Taxes

A great way to accumulate financial wealth is to keep more of what you make. We recommend several methods to help our clients keep more of their money.

Planning for proper, legal use of the tax code to minimize income taxes.
Properly complying with rules & regulations to avoid penalty and interest charges.
Accurate filing of required forms to reduce audits caused by errors.

Planning for the best timing of income and deductions must be done in advance to take advantage of provisions in the tax code designed as incentives. Proper planning also requires staying current with the frequent changes in tax laws.

“a penny saved is  a penny earned” Benjamin Franklin

Experience

1978-2007: For 29 years Mr. Steffen has been a principle officer of the certified public accounting firm in Silverton, Oregon, the primary service rendered is the preparation of income tax returns for local businesses; many of these are agriculture related.

1986-1987 During the major revisions of the tax code Mr. Steffen presented several tax seminars in the local area. He was also retained by Chemeketa Community College to teach their 12 week course on tax law changes for local tax preparers.