TRAVIS D. MEUCHEL | TDM CPA, INC.
Your Taxes Done Right & Easy
I’m more than a let’s-meet-once-a-year-to-do-your-taxes kind of guy. I believe in helping you prepare, plan, and make the most of your hard-earned money.
AN ACCOUNTANT THAT HAS YOUR BACK
Taxes. Laws. LLCs. Ugh!
Tax laws are always changing ... and they're complicated. Filling out tax forms and filing your taxes can be just as frustrating! Knowing the tax laws and the complexities of filing your taxes isn't something you should (or want to) worry about.
Dealing with your own taxes can be ...
- Time Consuming
- Boring
- Confusing
- Expensive
- Risky
But it doesn’t have to be.
That’s where I can help.
I know the struggle and the hustle it takes ...
I was raised by small business owners here in Hamilton. I know the struggle and the hustle it takes to be successful and earn a good living in the Bitterroot. I see lots of small business owners who are skilled in the trades or other professions, but they are not professionals in accounting. I can step in and fill that gap to give some guidance or time to help with the boring stuff.
HOW I CAN HELP
Your Tax Life Made Easier
Traditionally businesses have met with their accountants once a year when it is time to file taxes. Once the year-end has passed, our options to help you are limited. The more you can keep me involved and ask questions throughout the year, the more I can offer to help minimize tax and help you make better business decisions. Tax planning can be more valuable than just tax preparation.
Tax Preparation
Let me take care of the headache of organizing and compiling the tax forms.
Tax Planning
A quarterly or annual review of your business prior to the end of the year can allow you to make some business ...
Bookkeeping
We are available to help with monthly bank reconciliations or just to help out with the occasional clean-up ...
Payroll
I am available to help with regular payroll service or just the quarterly help to get your payroll reports filed and paid on time.
Years Experience
Multi State Returns
Accounts Managed Per Year
High Point Consulting
I’ve been using Travis as my business accountant for 3 years now and I absolutely trust him to give me sound advice and look out for my best interests when it comes to my finances. He runs his business with honesty and integrity which is exactly what you want from an accountant. I highly recommend him!
Corvallis Athletics
My real estate agent introduced us to Travis a few years ago when we moved to Corvallis. Switching to a new CPA is always stressful when moving to a new state. Travis made that transition as smooth as possible. He communicates well and is “dialed in” when it comes to knowing all things tax related. Owning a business and having Travis help in that area has also been very beneficial. Can't express how happy we are with him and wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
Corvallis, MT
Travis has been a breath of fresh air. He has made tax time and tax questions relaxing and easy for me. He answers my calls, returns my emails and voicemails in a very timely manner. My questions are answered and explained in a way that I understand. Travis has found ways to help me save money and make better business and personal financial decisions. He is kind and patient and takes time to address my concerns. Travis’s qualities as an individual and as a tax expert have put my mind at ease during tax time and when business and tax questions arise throughout the year. My decision to become a client of Travis Meuchel three years ago, has been a wonderful choice. Highly recommend.
TESTIMONIALS
What My Clients Say
When it comes to working with your money, it's all about trust. Here's what others have had to say about my services.
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Common Questions
I've been doing this for a while. Over the years, I've heard a lot of questions. If you don't see a question listed here, feel free to get a hold of me and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
I will need your last year’s tax return, any W2s, 1099s, SS statements, Retirement Benefits, Investment Income, Mortgage Interest, Real Estate Taxes, Charitable Donations, Vehicle Registrations, and any other envelope that showed up with “Important Tax Document” stamped on the front.
It really depends on how much you have going on. I typically have clients drop off their information so I can review it, sort it, store it, print it, and get it to you for your review/signature. I will prepare the returns in the order they come in, so it may be a couple days or up to a couple weeks.
In some simple situations it might be completely reasonable for you to complete your own taxes. The more you have going on in your tax situation, the more you may need a professional to help out. I regularly exceed the required hours of continuing education each year to stay on top of the ever changing tax laws. Over the last few years we have seen significant tax law changes each year, and we should expect to continue to see these changes happen. The promised postcard tax return from a few years ago has turned into two half pages and 6 pages of schedules to report what used to be on two pages.
This will completely depend on your tax situation and the time required to prepare your return. My goal is to build an office with low overhead costs so I can pass some savings on to my clients.
The Unexpected Agony
Anyone who has attempted to prepare their own taxes usually finds it takes longer than expected and has lots of unanswered questions. The “free” online tools to prepare your taxes usually end up with some costs, and these Self-Prepared software packages are centered around you answering some questions and entering your information. However, they don’t let you see the forms until you have paid and filed your return.
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3 Steps to Get Started
I'm a business owner like you. Let's make this simple and easy.
01: Set Up an Appointment
Give me a call or send me an email and we'll schedule a time that works for a free initial consultation.
02: Gather Some Documents
Bring in your last year’s tax return and any other documents relating to your tax situation.
03: Discuss & Review
We'll sit down and take a look at your documents and come up with a plan to make sure your taxes & finances are in order.
Ready to Let a Professional Handle Your Taxes?
Give me a call or send me an email and we'll set up a time for your initial consultation.