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CPA, Tax Preparation and Accounting in Flagstaff, AZ

K&R Strategic Partners provides CPA tax preparation, accounting and payroll support to businesses, rental owners and households in Flagstaff, serving them remotely from our Mesa office. Our CPAs and Enrolled Agents manage filings for clients with seasonal operations, short-term rentals and hourly payroll crews, keeping every task on track during both busy and slow periods. We provide a free initial conversation with our firm, and afterward you can reach us through our secure portal, by phone, or by video.

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We bring you peace of mind

What makes Flagstaff clients stay

A payroll question in July or a rental filing question in January reaches the same file, because we keep working your account across every season. Our CPAs and Enrolled Agents serve a client base of more than 1,000 nationwide and maintain a 4.9 Google rating, with more than one team member reviewing your file.

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Project phase
Discovery call
File & situation review
Strategy & plan
Implementation
Ongoing support
Every service under one roof
Our Enrolled Agents lead our Small Business Advisory Services and hold the Enrolled Agent credential, the highest credential awarded by the IRS, bringing extensive experience helping small business owners. She keeps an eye on your payroll and bookkeeping alongside your return, so one person understands the full picture.
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Structure reviewed as you grow
As businesses expand past a seasonal footprint or a single rental property, the original LLC or S corp setup often needs a second look. Our Client Services team has extensive experience helping owners manage the tax and accounting aspects of this kind of entity change.
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Quick answers, no call center
Most questions get a response within one to two business days, often within the hour, from the same person already handling your return. Your monthly statements show up roughly a month after the books close, so you have a clear sense of where things stand.
What makes us different

Benefits of using our services

Payroll built around applicable hourly and tipped wage rules for Flagstaff staff.
Nightly and long-term rental income reviewed and filed based on how the property is used.
Cash flow mapped ahead of slow season staffing shifts.
We determine whether you need to file in states beyond Arizona and prepare those returns.
Books closed and statements sent to you a month at a time.
Tax, bookkeeping, payroll and IRS cases handled by one team.
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We’re always happy to provide help.
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WHO WE WORK WITH

How the engagement is set up

Everything starts with a discovery call, followed by a review of your past returns and current payroll setup. We send you written recommendations afterward, typically with one concrete action for the coming month, and we stay engaged with you throughout every quarter of the year.
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Business owners, entrepreneurs & investors
You need an accountant for ongoing consulting, payroll, and proactive tax preparation, not just year-end filing.
Individuals with complex situations
Multiple income sources, investments, and property turn into complicated tax returns and missed deductions without the right CPA.
Growing companies
Small businesses scaling up need real accounting and performance visibility, plus consulting, not just basic bookkeeping.
Families planning ahead
Legacy, estate planning, and trusts, mapped out in a consultation with an accountant who plans ahead with you.
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Project phase
Discovery call
File & situation review
Strategy & plan
Implementation
Ongoing support
We don’t just count numbers, we advise.

Lodging and payroll filings for Flagstaff owners

Flagstaff payroll runs through us from hourly shift pay to tipped wages, with direct deposit arranged and new hires reported on time. Rental owners get help with how their units are classified, filings kept on schedule, and nightly stays tracked apart from annual leases so the return reflects actual use. We also manage the Transaction Privilege Tax filings required for operating a business in Arizona, licensed and filed through the Arizona Department of Revenue, with city rates reported on the same state return. When an entity outgrows its original setup, we manage the tax and accounting aspects of restructuring, working in coordination with your attorney on any legal documents. We also work with owners in nearby areas who need the same combination of payroll and rental services.
Most tax firms see you once a year. We build long-term relationships because consistent guidance compounds over time.
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FAQs

Get answers to common questions about our tax preparation, accounting, and advisory services for businesses and individuals in your area.
How does Flagstaff's wage floor factor into my payroll filings?
The city sets minimum pay rules for hourly and tipped employees, and we build your payroll filings around the requirements that apply to your business. We check your setup when we onboard you and adjust it whenever the requirement changes.
Can you handle the tax filings for my short-term rental property?
We review how your property is used and help you understand which registrations and filings apply, since short-term rentals can involve state, county, city and platform-remittance issues depending on the facts. Nightly stays are tracked apart from any longer leases so each filing reflects how the unit was actually used.
Is it possible to work with your firm entirely remotely?
Many of our Flagstaff clients never visit in person. You can send documents through our secure portal and meet with us by video or phone, and we respond within one to two business days, often within the hour. Our Mesa office at 6861 E Main St stays open if you would rather meet face to face.
My business makes most of its money in summer. Can filings account for that?
We review your revenue pattern and work with you on an estimated payment approach that fits your situation, taking into account estimated tax safe harbor rules where they apply. Our cash flow reports flag the slow months in advance so staffing and spending decisions are easier to plan.
Do you only prepare returns, or do you also handle notices from the IRS?
Our Enrolled Agents and CPAs can represent you before the IRS and the Arizona Department of Revenue on matters involving notices, audits, appeals and payment plans, with your authorization. This holds even if another preparer filed the original return.
What should you bring to the free initial consultation?
For that first call it helps to have your most recent tax return, a sense of your entity structure, and any payroll or rental details on hand. If you run a short-term rental, note how many nights it was occupied versus used as a long-term lease. Our CPAs and Enrolled Agents use that information to determine which filings and schedules may apply to your situation.
Quick Response, Always

Get prompt answers to your questions—often within the hour—so you’re never left waiting.

Timely Financial Delivery

Receive your financial statements within 30 days, ensuring you stay on track and informed.

Support Across All 50 States

Wherever you operate, we’ve got you covered with expert guidance nationwide.

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Tax filing paired with planning

We handle individual returns, partnership and S corp filings, rental schedules, and multi-state returns, determining whether you need to file in additional states based on your facts. Before filing season starts we work through entity choice, how you pay yourself, and timing for large purchases, and for a business with a summer peak we aim to set quarterly estimates that fit that seasonal curve.

Monthly financial reporting

Your books stay current in QuickBooks Online, and about a month after each period closes you receive a full set of financial statements, along with KPI tracking and a cash flow picture. A few times each year we meet with you in the role of a part-time CFO, a session Flagstaff owners often use to plan around winter and summer swings in demand. Once annual revenue passes $350,000, you also gain a dedicated account manager.
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Consistently rated 4.9/5 by clients on Google Reviews
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Ask a Flagstaff question before you file

A first conversation costs you nothing, and from there most clients send documents through the portal and meet by video without ever driving down the hill. Clients who prefer meeting in person can visit our office at 6861 E Main St in Mesa, and we work with clients across Coconino County, including Sedona, Williams and Page.

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Full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Mesa, AZ —
delivering tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll,
and accounting services to business owners and
high-net-worth individuals across Arizona and all 50 states.
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