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Preparing your own tax return can be a complicated and confusing process. At Kiesling Associates, LLP, you'll find trained tax preparers who understand your situation. We can answer all of your tax questions with friendly, professional service.

Many mid-sized to large CPA firms often neglect individual and small business tax preparation for the average, middle-class taxpayers. For many of these firms, their minimum fee could be in the thousands of dollars for individual tax preparation alone. Whether you earn one thousand or one million, you will feel comfortable that when you engage Kiesling Associates, LLP to handle your individual and small business taxes, you are sitting in front of a professional who specializes in your industry to handle your personal taxes.

While tax preparation may be a nuisance to large CPA firms, to you, tax preparation may be the most important event of the year. Often middle class taxpayers find themselves with large firms that are not looking to handle their tax and financial affairs or in a commercial outlet where their taxes and other financial matters are handled by people who have received just a few weeks of training without any real experience or qualifications.

At Kiesling Associates, LLP, we have experts that handle individual and small business tax preparation with decades of experience. Tax planning is also an important function of our firm. We meet with our clients on a regular basis to minimize taxes and maximize what they keep.

We have the tools and resources to get your federal and state income tax returns prepared correctly, so you can get the most money back in the shortest amount of time possible.

Along with our personal service, we offer free electronic filing (IRS e-file) with paid income tax preparation, to get your taxes filed as fast as possible. Plus, we have several options for return disbursement, and products and services to give you the flexibility you need.

  • Year-Round Support - Our offices are open year round to serve your needs.
  • Accuracy Guarantee - We will give you the most accurate return and the largest possible refund. If we make an error in the preparation of your return that results in penalties and interest, we will pay the associated penalties and interest.
  • Consulting - Consultations are provided when you need them (at our hourly rate). Our informational letters are mailed out when necessary to keep you up to speed on the latest tax developments.
  • Audit Assistance - If the IRS audits you for a return we prepared, we will accompany you to the audit and will answer questions as to how the return was prepared (hourly rates apply).
  • Correspondence Assistance - We offer IRS tax help by assisting you with all IRS and state correspondence that you receive; including audits, letters, and inquiries about your tax return (hourly rates apply).
  • Free Copies - You can, at any time, get copies of your tax return for free.
  • Electronic Filing - We electronically file your return with the IRS and applicable states. Your refund is sent to you via check or directly deposited to your bank account by the IRS.
  • Paper Returns - Your return is done as a standard paper return and must be mailed by you to the IRS (additional fees may apply).

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News & Announcements

Automobile Depreciation Deduction Limits

The IRS has updated its limitations on depreciation deductions for owners of passenger automobiles first placed in service during 2011 and the amounts to be inlcuded in income by lessees of passenger automobiles first leased by the taxpayer during calendar year 2011.

For passenger autos the depreciation limit is $3,060 for the first tax year, $4,900 for the second tax year, $2,950 for the third tax year, and $1,775 for each successive tax year.  Trucks and vans are $3,260 for the first tax year, $5,200 for the second, $3,150 for the third, and $1,875 for each successsive tax year.

 

Valuing employer-provided vehicles in 2011

(1) The maximum value of employer-provided vehicles first made available to employees for personal use in calendar year 2011 for which the vehicle cents-per-mile valuation rule provided under section 1.61-21(e) of the Income Tax Regulations may be applicable is $15,300 for a passenger automobile and $16,200 for a truck or van.  The business standard mileage rate was $.51 from January 1, 2011 through June 30th and $.555 through December 31st.  The $.555 also continues into 2012.

Annual Lease Value Table

Important Dates & Events

Corporate Tax Deadlines
Corporations with a December 31 year end are required to file extended 1120's returns by September 15th.
Personal Tax Payments

4th quarter estimated tax payments are due January 17th, 2012.

 Tax Reminders