CPA, tax & accounting services in Utah
Nelson & Associates helps individuals and businesses across Utah with tax preparation and planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping, payroll and advisory services, with CPAs who know Utah rules.
What to know about taxes in Utah
Utah has a flat income tax, with a taxpayer credit that works like a standard deduction.
Utah residents file a state return alongside the federal one, and people who move in or out during the year, or earn income across state lines, often need part-year or nonresident returns. We prepare federal and Utah returns together so nothing is taxed twice.
What we handle for Utah clients
- Federal individual and business returns, together with Utah state returns
- Part-year and nonresident Utah returns for people who move or commute
- Utah sales and use tax registration, filing and audits
- IRS audits, back taxes, liens, levies and payment plans
- Bookkeeping, payroll and QuickBooks for local businesses
- Correspondence with the Utah State Tax Commission
Utah at a glance
- State tax agency
- Utah State Tax Commission
- Income tax on wages
- Flat rate
- Statewide sales tax
- Yes
- Local income taxes
- Not common
- Estate / inheritance
- None
- Cities with pages
- 5
- Meetings
- Phone and video
Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your CPA for the figures that apply to you.
Major cities we serve in Utah
Salt Lake City
Tax and accounting for Salt Lake City, UT.
View Salt Lake CityWest Valley City
Tax and accounting for West Valley City, UT.
View West Valley CityProvo
Tax and accounting for Provo, UT.
View ProvoSt. George
Tax and accounting for St. George, UT.
View St. GeorgeOgden
Tax and accounting for Ogden, UT.
View OgdenUtah on the map
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Popular services for Utah clients
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 IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionIRS Audit Representation
CPA representation before the IRS and state agencies for correspondence, office and field audits, through appeals.
Learn more IRS Tax Problems & ResolutionBack Taxes Owed
Practical solutions for unpaid federal tax balances, from penalty relief to payment plans and settlements.
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 moreAll 37 services available in Utah
Tax Preparation & Planning
IRS Tax Problems & Resolution
Business Accounting & Advisory
Audit, Forensic & Litigation
Individuals & Families
Utah FAQs
Do you have an office in Utah?
Our office is in Doral, Florida. We serve Utah clients remotely through secure document uploads, phone and video meetings and e-signatures, so you get a dedicated CPA without the travel.
Can you prepare my Utah state return?
Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Utah returns alongside your federal return.
Can you help with the IRS if I live in Utah?
Yes. IRS representation is federal, so with your signed Form 2848 our CPAs can represent you in audits, collections and appeals wherever you live.
Which Utah cities do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Utah, including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, St. George, Ogden.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. All initial consultations are free of charge.
Need a CPA in Utah?
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.