Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Tax & Accounting Solutions in Ames
At Hicks Tax & Accounting, we are a full-service CPA firm dedicated to delivering expert tax and accounting solutions tailored to families and small businesses. Our commitment lies in creating a comfortable, client-focused environment where financial complexities are simplified through personalized service. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in tax preparation, payroll management, and business consulting, ensuring compliance and clarity for diverse client needs.We pride ourselves on maintaining transparency, ethical practices, and continuous support, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability. Our goal is to empower clients to focus on their priorities while we handle their financial obligations with precision and care.
Services
Tax Preparation
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
Nonprofit Accounting
Business Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals and businesses of all sizes.
- Our automated payroll solutions support weekly to monthly payment schedules with direct deposit.
- Tailored bookkeeping services include financial statement preparation and month-end close support.
- We provide business consulting for partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax return requirements.
- Client-centric approach with free e-filing and year-round support through online and in-person channels.
Services
Tax Preparation
We prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns with free e-filing. Our services cover all schedules and state requirements, ensuring compliance and accuracy for complex financial situations.
Payroll Services
Automated payroll solutions handle weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly schedules. We manage withholdings, tax returns (monthly, quarterly, annual), and W-2 preparation with optional direct deposit for employees.
Bookkeeping
Customized bookkeeping includes daily sales entry, invoicing, bill payment, and monthly reconciliations. We provide month-end close support and year-end financial statements tailored to small business needs.
Business Consulting
Expert guidance for partnership, S-corporation, and corporate tax structures. We assist with strategic planning, compliance, and financial decision-making to optimize business operations and tax efficiency.
Nonprofit Accounting
Specialized preparation of nonprofit corporation tax returns with compliance support. Our services ensure accurate reporting for organizations requiring specific IRS form submissions and financial transparency.
Questions
What tax services do you offer?
We prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns with free e-filing, covering all schedules and state requirements.
Do you provide payroll processing?
Yes, we offer automated payroll with direct deposit options, tax return filings, and W-2 preparation on weekly to monthly schedules.
Are your accounting services customizable?
Yes, we tailor bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial statements to your business needs with flexible support options.
Can you assist nonprofit organizations?
Yes, we specialize in nonprofit tax returns and compliance reporting to meet specific IRS requirements.
What are your tax season hours?
During tax season (January 20–April 15), we’re open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.