CPA & tax services in Columbus, OH
From families and freelancers to growing companies and international investors, Columbus clients come to Nelson & Associates for tax preparation, year-round planning, accounting and help with the IRS.
Taxes for Columbus individuals and businesses
Ohio moved to a single income tax rate for 2026. Hundreds of cities and school districts levy their own income taxes, and businesses pay the Commercial Activity Tax on gross receipts.
Columbus clients work with Nelson & Associates entirely online: book a call, upload documents through a secure portal and review your return or plan with your CPA before anything is filed.
Whether you need a return prepared, a plan before year end, monthly books and payroll or someone to deal with an IRS letter, you’ll work with the same Florida-licensed CPA firm that has served clients since 2005.
Working with us in Columbus
- Service area
- Columbus and surrounding communities
- Nearest office
- Doral, FL
- State agency
- Ohio Department of Taxation
- State tax on wages
- Flat rate
- Meetings
- Phone and video
- Phone
- (305) 593-0829
Popular services in Columbus
Individual Tax Preparation
Federal Form 1040 and any required state returns for employees, families, retirees and investors, prepared by a CPA firm and reviewed line by line.
Learn more Tax Preparation & PlanningBusiness Tax Preparation
Corporate, S corporation and partnership returns, plus Florida corporate income tax, prepared from clean books and filed on time.
Learn more Tax Preparation & PlanningTax Planning
Proactive, year-round strategies that legally reduce what you owe before the year ends, for individuals, owners and families.
Learn more Business Accounting & AdvisorySmall Business Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations and financial statements that keep your business accurate, tax-ready and easy to manage.
Learn more Business Accounting & AdvisoryPayroll Services
Full-service payroll with direct deposit, federal and Florida payroll tax filings, year-end W-2s and new-hire reporting.
Learn more IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionIRS Audit Representation
CPA representation before the IRS and state agencies for correspondence, office and field audits, through appeals.
Learn moreEvery service available in Columbus
Tax Preparation & Planning
IRS Tax Problems & Resolution
Business Accounting & Advisory
Audit, Forensic & Litigation
Individuals & Families
Columbus clients we help most
Individuals & families
W-2 earners, retirees and investors who want every credit and deduction.
Learn moreSmall businesses
LLCs, S corporations and partnerships that need clean books and smart returns.
Learn moreSelf-employed professionals
Freelancers and consultants managing estimates and business deductions.
Learn moreTaxpayers with IRS problems
Audits, unfiled returns, back taxes, liens and levies handled discreetly.
Learn moreInternational clients
Foreign income, foreign owners and cross-border businesses.
Learn moreRestaurants & salons
Tipped staff payroll and the FICA tip credit.
Learn moreColumbus FAQs
Do you have an office in Columbus?
Our office is in Doral, Florida. We serve Columbus clients remotely by phone, video, secure upload and e-signature.
Do Columbus residents need to file a state return?
Yes, generally. Ohio taxes income, and we prepare your Ohio return together with your federal return. Some localities also levy their own income or wage taxes, which we check.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. All initial consultations are free of charge.
Can you help if I owe the IRS or haven’t filed?
Yes. We file missing returns, respond to notices and negotiate payment plans or settlements on your behalf.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the complexity of your return or engagement. After your free consultation we quote the fee before any work begins.
Need a CPA in Columbus?
Your initial consultation is free. Call us, email us or visit our Doral office, and we’ll tell you exactly what you need and what it will cost.