Business Details
26 Years
experience
Arizona Tax & Accounting Services
Ives Charlene M has been serving individuals and small businesses in Arizona since 2000. With over 25 years of professional experience, we specialize in tax planning, return preparation, and strategic entity selection for businesses of all sizes. Our expertise in QuickBooks consulting ensures clients receive customized accounting systems that streamline operations and improve financial clarity. Our founder, Charlene M. Ives, holds an Arizona CPA license since 1993 and has contributed extensively to the accounting profession through teaching, publications, and community leadership.We maintain active memberships in the Arizona Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, reflecting our commitment to industry excellence. Our services evolve alongside client needs, offering comprehensive solutions from individual tax filings to complex business entity structuring. With a background in education, we prioritize client understanding through clear communication and personalized support. Our decades of local experience position us to deliver actionable financial guidance tailored to Arizona's unique regulatory landscape.
Services
Individual Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Entity Selection Guidance
QuickBooks Consulting
Tax Planning Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We bring over 25 years of Arizona-specific accounting expertise
- Our team provides customized QuickBooks implementation and training
- Strategic business entity selection based on individual client profiles
- Active participation in professional organizations ensures up-to-date knowledge
- Founding principal has taught college-level small business tax courses
Associations and certifications
- Arizona CPA
Services
Individual Tax Returns
We prepare comprehensive individual tax returns for clients with complex filing needs. Our services accommodate Schedule C self-employment income, real estate transactions, and investment property sales. We ensure accurate reporting for partners in LLCs and shareholders of S-Corporations while maintaining compliance with current tax regulations.
Business Tax Returns
We handle tax return preparation for all business structures including S-Corporations, LLCs, and C-Corporations. Clients receive timely completed returns with detailed explanations of tax implications and planning guidance. Our expertise ensures proper reporting of business activities while optimizing tax positions.
Entity Selection Guidance
We provide specialized consulting for choosing optimal business entities. Our analysis considers growth potential, profit levels, ownership structure, and benefit deductions when advising clients on forming LLCs, S-Corps, or other entity types. This guidance ensures proper foundation for long-term business success.
QuickBooks Consulting
Our QuickBooks specialists offer setup, training, and ongoing support services. We customize accounting systems for accurate financial tracking and reporting. From basic training to complex transactions, we help businesses maximize their use of QuickBooks for day-to-day operations.
Tax Planning Services
We develop customized tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities for individuals and businesses. Our proactive approach considers current and future needs through year-round tax analysis, helping clients make informed financial decisions that optimize their overall tax positions.
People
Charlene M. Ives
CPA and Founder
Charlene M. Ives has been an Arizona Certified Public Accountant since 1993. She teaches small business tax courses at Maricopa Community College and has contributed to accounting publications and radio programs. Her 25+ years of experience focus on individual and business tax planning.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide business tax returns, entity selection guidance, QuickBooks consulting, and customized accounting systems tailored to small business needs.
How can you help with choosing a business structure?
We analyze your specific situation considering growth projections, profitability, ownership structure, and tax implications to recommend optimal entity types.
Do you offer QuickBooks support for business owners?
Yes, we provide QuickBooks setup, training, and ongoing support to help businesses implement effective accounting systems and reporting structures.
What tax planning services are available?
We offer comprehensive tax planning strategies for individuals and businesses, including year-round tax minimization approaches and compliance guidance.
