Question 1

Why should I choose Donahue & Associates LLC?

Accepted Answer

At Donahue & Associates, we are a full-service CPA firm. We provide compilations, reviews, and audits of your financial information. We handle accounting, payroll, and all aspects of your tax needs. We work with individual tax clients, single-owner businesses, and small, medium, and larger corporations. We have many years of experience with banking needs and requirements. We will provide you with a partner and consultant to help your decision-making process so you can make better decisions faster and more easily. Our team is ready to guide you through the complex world of individual and business taxation as well as the financial aspects of your personal or business needs. We are your one-stop CPA firm.

Question 2

What are the fees for our services?

Accepted Answer

Our general fee is $200.00 per hour. A basic individual tax return with minimum schedules ranges from $300–$450. Business fees are based on the scope of work to be performed. We offer a complimentary initial consultation to determine our fee in advance. Donahue & Associates LLC does not charge for general phone calls or emails.

Question 3

What type of experience do you have?

Accepted Answer

Our team consists of CPAs, Enrolled Agents, and senior, payroll, and staff accountants ready to assist with all of your accounting and income tax needs. We are qualified to represent you before the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing agencies. Donahue & Associates LLC has well over one hundred fifty years of combined experience in public accounting. Our entire staff regularly exceeds continuing education requirements. You will be assigned to a staff member who will help you navigate the complex world of accounting and tax.

Question 4

How can you help my business?

Accepted Answer

Donahue & Associates LLC provides experienced staff to help you understand and manage your finances. We deliver timely, accurate analysis so you can make more informed decisions. We are available year-round and have extended hours, including nights and weekends during income tax season.

Question 5

What type of clients do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Donahue & Associates LLC serves a variety of clients, including manufacturing, medical professionals, retail establishments, restaurants, construction contractors, engineers, mechanics, and landscapers. We work with individual tax clients and all types of businesses, including various partnerships and privately held companies. We are QuickBooks ProAdvisors and offer consulting, QuickBooks services, notary public, business startup, tax planning, and complete payroll processing. We look forward to building a long-lasting relationship with you.

Question 6

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

1) Previous year's tax return.
2) All copies of W-2, 1099, and K-1 forms.
3) Year-end lender loan statement (Form 1098) and settlement sheets for any property refinanced, purchased, or sold during the year.
4) Forms 1099 reporting all mutual fund and stock sales, with purchase dates and cost basis.
5) Forms 1099 reporting unemployment, state tax refunds, Social Security, gambling, retirement distributions, and rollovers.
6) Name, address, and identification numbers of all childcare providers.
7) All correspondence from the IRS and state tax authorities.
8) Anything else you consider helpful.

Question 7

What accounting services do you offer in Grafton, WI?

Accepted Answer

We provide full-service bookkeeping, financial-statement preparation, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and year-round advisory work. All services are tailored to each client’s industry and growth stage.

Question 8

What’s the difference between a CPA and an accountant, and why choose a CPA?

Accepted Answer

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) must complete 150 hours of collegiate study, pass a four-part Uniform CPA Exam, and meet Wisconsin’s ongoing ethics and CPE requirements, whereas the generic term “accountant” carries no license mandate. Selecting a CPA means your financial statements and tax filings are handled by a credentialed professional who can also represent you before the IRS.

Question 9

When are property-tax installments due in the Village of Grafton?

Accepted Answer

Real-estate and business personal-property taxes follow a three-installment schedule: January 31, March 31, and May 31 for payments made to the Village; any remaining balance is paid to Ozaukee County by July 31.

Question 10

When does my Wisconsin LLC have to file its annual report?

Accepted Answer

Your LLC’s annual report is due each year during the quarter of its anniversary month (e.g., a company formed in July files between July 1 and September 30). Reports are filed online with the Department of Financial Institutions. There is no late fee, but failure to file for three consecutive years triggers administrative dissolution.

Question 11

Do online or out-of-state sales require Wisconsin sales-tax collection?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The state’s marketplace provider rules make many remote platforms responsible for collecting Wisconsin sales tax, but independent sellers that exceed $100,000 in Wisconsin revenue must register and remit tax directly. We can help you obtain or update a seller’s permit through our tax services.

Question 12

What business records should I keep, and for how long?

Accepted Answer

The IRS recommends retaining income and expense documentation for at least seven years, and property basis records for as long as you own the asset. Use a reliable system—digital or paper—that summarizes every transaction daily.

Question 13

Can you set up and train my team on QuickBooks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our staff includes experienced QuickBooks ProAdvisors who can set up, customize, and train your team on QuickBooks Online or Desktop, giving you access to exclusive support tools.

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