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CPA, Tax Preparation and Accounting in Gilbert, AZ

From our Mesa office, K&R Strategic Partners provides tax return preparation, accounting records and payroll services to business owners and households in Gilbert. Licensed Enrolled Agents and CPAs make up the team that reviews your file, and new clients start with a no-cost conversation before anything is scheduled. Most calls come from owners whose situation outgrew a simple return, such as a new rental property, a second state of operation, or staff hired across a state line, and they want one team managing the filing, the bookkeeping and the planning together.

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We bring you peace of mind

Reasons Gilbert owners switch firms

Owners usually reach out to us after a year got more complicated than their old preparer could keep up with, a property purchase, a revenue jump, or payroll that suddenly spans more than one state. We stay involved after the return is filed, continuing to support you throughout the year.

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Project phase
Discovery call
File & situation review
Strategy & plan
Implementation
Ongoing support
Credentials that hold up with the IRS
Our Small Business Advisory group is led by Enrolled Agents who hold the highest credential awarded by the IRS, which allows them to represent clients before the IRS with their authorization. Other members of the team hold active CPA licenses, so your file is reviewed by more than one credentialed professional.
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Decisions made while the year is open
We touch base with your business throughout the year, so choices about owner compensation, equipment purchases and entity structure happen while they can still change the outcome on your return.
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Close by and quick to respond
We typically respond to messages within one to two business days, and often within the hour. Everything moves through an encrypted portal, and our Mesa location stays open to clients who would rather sit down face to face.
What makes us different

Benefits of using our services

One team handles your filing, your planning and works with you on any IRS matter that follows.
We work with rental owners, S corp shareholders and multi-state operators.
We prepare tax returns in all 50 states and run payroll for your staff no matter where they are located.
We file your privilege tax registration with the Arizona Department of Revenue, selecting the activity classification that fits your business.
Closing statements reach you within 30 days of period end, built in QuickBooks Online.
Clients rate the firm 4.9 on Google.
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We’re always happy to provide help.
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WHO WE WORK WITH

What to expect once you sign on

The first meeting is a short call where we learn about your business and your goals. We then look over your prior filings and current books, and we check for missed deductions, risks that need attention, or cleanup items we can resolve quickly. Recommendations are put in writing, we work through them alongside you, and the file stays open on our end so issues get handled as they come up, ahead of the next filing deadline.
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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.

Privilege tax and filing work for Gilbert owners

We file your Gilbert privilege tax registration with the Arizona Department of Revenue under the activity code that fits your business, and we review it against your operations to help reduce the chance of misclassification. Since city rates are reported on the same state return, you do not need to track a separate city filing. We also manage new hire paperwork, payroll tax deposits and the yearly business personal property reporting, and we track deadlines on our calendar for you.
Most tax firms see you once a year. We build long-term relationships because consistent guidance compounds over time.
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1000+ Active clients nationwide
365 Days a year of monitoring & support

FAQs

Get answers to common questions about our tax preparation, accounting, and advisory services for businesses and individuals in your area.
Is K&R physically located in Gilbert?
We work from a single office at 6861 E Main St in Mesa, serving Gilbert clients remotely through a secure portal and scheduled calls. Most clients handle everything without ever needing to drive in.
Who actually prepares my return, a CPA or someone else?
Your file is handled by licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents, who can represent you before the IRS with your authorization. That licensing matters most once a return moves past a simple filing.
How much will my Gilbert return cost?
Your fee depends on your entity type, the number of schedules involved and the condition of your bookkeeping, and we set pricing after reviewing your actual file during the discovery call. We provide that fee in writing before work begins.
Will you also prepare my personal return along with my business filing?
Most business owners need both handled together, since draws, S corp wages and payroll choices change the personal side of the return. We plan the two together as a single file.
Can you handle my business activity and filings in other states?
We prepare tax returns in all 50 states and run payroll for staff located outside Arizona. If you expand into another state, we determine whether you need to file there and keep the same team on your account wherever the work occurs.
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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Set up time to review your Gilbert filings

Bring your last return and current books to a free first conversation, held at our office at 6861 E Main St in Mesa or by phone if that is easier. We will tell you upfront what the work involves and what it costs before anything begins. Contact us through the client portal or by phone to schedule a time.