Services
Comprehensive Tax Preparation Services for Individuals & Businesses
Tax Preparation & Planning
Bookkeeping & Monthly Financial Services
Payroll Processing & Compliance
Payroll is one of those things that feels simple until something goes wrong. We handle paychecks, direct deposits, tax withholdings, quarterly filings, year-end W-2s and 1099s, and all the ever-changing federal and state rules—so you never have to worry about penalties or unhappy employees. No matter if you have two employees or two hundred, we make payday smooth, accurate, and completely stress-free.
Accounting Software Selection, Setup & Training
The right software should save you time, not waste it. We help you choose the best fit—QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Wave, or others—based on your exact needs and budget. Then we handle the entire setup: chart of accounts, data migration from old systems, custom templates, and hands-on training for you and your team so everyone feels confident from day one.
Business Tax Planning & Entity Selection
Choosing the right business structure can save you thousands in taxes and protect everything you’ve worked for, but it’s confusing. We sit down with you, explain the real-world differences between sole proprietorship, LLC, S-corp, C-corp, and partnership in plain English, and help you pick (or switch to) the one that fits your goals today and tomorrow. As your business grows, we’ll keep revisiting the decision to make sure you’re always in the most advantageous spot.
Sales Tax & Nexus Compliance
Selling online or across state lines has made sales tax more complicated than ever. We evaluate where you have “nexus,” register you in the right states, manage exemption certificates, and file your returns accurately and on time. If an audit notice shows up, we’re right there with you to handle it calmly and professionally.
Estate, Trust & Gift Tax Preparation
Planning for the future shouldn’t be scary or overwhelming. We prepare estate tax returns (Form 706), fiduciary income tax returns (Form 1041), gift tax returns (Form 709), and work alongside your attorney to create tax-smart plans that protect your family and minimize what the IRS takes. Our goal is simple: give you peace of mind knowing your loved ones will be taken care of with as little tax burden as possible.
Business Consulting & Advisory
Sometimes you just need a trusted advisor who’s been there before. Whether you’re thinking about expanding, buying or selling a business, improving cash flow, planning succession, or simply want a second set of eyes on your numbers, we’re here to listen, brainstorm, and guide you with honest, practical advice. Think of us as the experienced friend who always has your best interests at heart.
Notary Public Services
Need a document notarized quickly and without hassle? We’re commissioned notaries and happy to help with deeds, powers of attorney, affidavits, or anything else that requires an official seal. Just give us a call or stop by—appointments are never required for simple notarizations.
Tax Organizer Form
Take control of tax season with our free fillable Tax Organizer – a convenient, interactive PDF designed to help you gather and organize all your documents quickly and accurately.
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148 N Jackson St, Franklin, IN 46131
American Tax Service LLC
148 N Jackson St, Franklin, IN 46131
