Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Milwaukee, WI
Founded in May 2006 by Irene Howard, Howard's Business Solutions has been delivering professional accounting and tax services to Wisconsin communities and beyond. Our firm combines personal service with expertise, offering a full range of solutions including bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and consulting. With over two decades of experience in tax preparation and accounting, we prioritize one-on-one client relationships to address unique financial needs. Our team provides monthly financial reporting packages, explains key metrics for business growth, and ensures compliance with evolving tax laws. We specialize in Sub S Corporations, LLCs, C Corporations, and Not-for-Profit Entities, while offering strategic tax planning to minimize liabilities.Our services extend to payroll processing, expositional taxes, and support for unfiled tax returns dating back 10+ years. As a small firm, we focus on eliminating the complexity of financial management through trained professionals who deliver timely, cost-effective results. Our owner, Irene Howard, holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from Milwaukee Area Technical College and has over 25 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting. We serve small business owners, executives, and independent professionals, emphasizing affordability and proactive support throughout the year.
Services
Bookkeeping
Business Tax Services
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
Exposition Taxes
Sales Tax Returns
Highway & Use Tax Returns
Individual Tax Returns
Unfiled Tax Returns
Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer affordable rates for comprehensive accounting services.
- Our firm has provided quality tax solutions since 2006.
- We specialize in Sub S Corporations, LLCs, and Not-for-Profit Entities.
- Our team provides year-round tax advice, not just during tax season.
- We deliver personalized financial reporting packages with actionable insights.
Services
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service delivers monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. We provide detailed analysis of financial ratios and explain how to leverage your numbers for business growth. Small business owners benefit from our affordable, computerized reporting system that simplifies financial management and ensures accurate record-keeping.
Business Tax Services
We specialize in tax preparation for Sub S Corporations, LLCs, C Corporations, and Not-for-Profit Entities. Our proactive approach combines annual filings with year-round consulting to optimize tax strategies. Our team ensures compliance with complex tax laws while identifying opportunities to reduce liabilities and support business growth through strategic planning.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service generates professional checks, tax filings, and comprehensive reports while handling all regulatory requirements. We streamline payroll processing with quarterly 941s, 940s, W-2s, and state/federal tax deposits. This service integrates with our financial reporting to save time and ensure accuracy, allowing businesses to focus on core operations without payroll burdens.
Tax Planning
We proactively identify tax-saving strategies to minimize liabilities across income, estate, gifts, investments, and retirement distributions. Our planning includes income deferral, tax-exempt investments, and family income splitting to optimize after-tax income. By staying current with tax law changes, we help clients legally reduce taxes throughout the year, not just at filing time.
Exposition Taxes
We handle specialized tax filings including expositional taxes, sales taxes, and highway/use taxes for businesses. Our expertise ensures compliance with niche tax requirements while maximizing deductions. Clients receive customized support for complex tax scenarios, including multi-state filings and industry-specific reporting obligations.
People
Irene Howard
Owner/Accountant
Irene Howard founded Howard's Business Solutions in 2006 after 10+ years of experience in tax preparation and accounting. She holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from Milwaukee Area Technical College and has worked with diverse clients including the Center for Veterans Issues and NABV.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll processing, and tax preparation tailored to small businesses, including LLCs, S Corporations, and Not-for-Profit Entities.
Do you handle complex tax situations like unfiled returns?
Yes, we assist with unfiled tax returns dating back 10+ years and specialize in resolving complex tax scenarios for individuals and businesses.
Can you help with year-round tax planning?
Our tax planning services include proactive strategies to minimize liabilities throughout the year, not just during tax season, focusing on income, estate, and investment taxes.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle payroll processing, tax filings (941s, 940s, W-2s), and state/federal deposits, integrating with financial reporting to streamline business operations.
Are your services available outside Wisconsin?
Yes, while based in Milwaukee, we serve clients across Wisconsin and other states with accounting, tax, and consulting services.
