Work / Tax preparation
Tax preparation
United States federal tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and gift tax, prepared from reconciled accounting records.
From scattered to coordinated
Where clients often start
You own the business, and the books get done when someone has time, so the return is built from numbers nobody has checked.
Where the work aims to take you
Bookkeeping, reconciled accounts and federal returns on one calendar, so returns are prepared from clean books.
What this includes
- United States federal income tax returns for individuals
- Partnership, corporation, and trust returns
- Gift tax returns
- A filing calendar shared with your other advisers
Who this is for
Businesses and individuals that file several related returns each year and want them prepared from one consistent set of numbers.
How an engagement works
Introductory call
A conversation about your situation, entities, and current advisers to see whether the engagement is a fit.
Scope and engagement letter
Each engagement is scoped to your situation and, where possible, set at fixed fees.
Organize the first year
Prior returns, entity records, and account access are gathered, and one consolidated picture of the engagement is built.
Standing calendar
Regular closes, estimated payments, filings, and planning meetings, set in advance and shared with your other advisers.
Frequently asked questions
How does an engagement start?
The work starts with an introductory call. Sending an inquiry or booking an introductory call does not by itself create an engagement. Wendland Services accepts work only after both parties sign a written engagement agreement.
How are fees set?
Each engagement is scoped to your situation and, where possible, set at fixed fees.
Do you work in German?
Yes. Wendland Services works with clients in English and German.
Do you manage investments?
No. Wendland Services does not manage or hold client assets and does not sell investments or insurance. Wendland Services works alongside your wealth managers.
Related insights
Accounting
Consolidated books across individuals, entities, and trusts, closed on a regular schedule.
Tax planning
A year-round planning calendar, coordinated with your attorneys and wealth managers.
Entity administration
Filings, deadlines, ownership records, and intercompany activity, tracked in one place.
Overall administrative support
Bookkeeping and reporting kept current, with one point of contact for your advisers.
Cross-border coordination
Support for businesses and individuals with ties between the United States and other countries.
Adviser coordination
One point of contact who keeps your advisers working from the same numbers.