Why Your Accountant Should Be More Than
Just a Tax Filer
For many people, accounting begins and ends with tax season. You gather documents, file a return, and don’t think about it again until the following year. While this approach may seem efficient, it often leads to missed opportunities, unnecessary stress, and higher tax costs over time.
A good accountant does more than file forms. They help you understand your financial picture, plan ahead, and make informed decisions throughout the year.
Tax Filing Is Only One Piece of the Picture
Tax filing is important, but it is largely reactive. By the time a return is prepared, the year has already ended and most decisions are locked in. That means opportunities to reduce liability or adjust strategy may already be gone.
When an accountant is involved year-round, they can help identify issues early, anticipate changes, and guide you before deadlines limit your options.
Why Year-Round Guidance Matters
Financial decisions don’t happen once a year. Income changes, business growth, life events, and investments all have tax implications. Without ongoing guidance, it’s easy to overlook how those changes affect your overall financial position.
A year-round accounting relationship allows for:
• Proactive tax planning instead of last-minute reactions
• Clear understanding of how changes impact your taxes
• Better record keeping and organization
• Fewer surprises when it’s time to file
This approach provides clarity and confidence, not just compliance.
The Difference Between a Preparer and an Advisor
A tax preparer focuses on accuracy and deadlines. An accounting advisor focuses on the bigger picture.
Advisors take time to understand your goals, ask the right questions, and help you think ahead. They look for ways to minimize risk, reduce tax exposure, and support long-term financial health — whether for an individual, family, or business.
Who Benefits Most From Year-Round Accounting Support
While anyone can benefit from proactive guidance, year-round support is especially valuable for:
• Small business owners
• Self-employed individuals and contractors
• Those with multiple income sources
• Families experiencing life changes
• Anyone tired of surprises during tax season
These situations require more than basic filing — they require planning and communication.
Who Benefits Most From Year-Round Accounting Support
At Postema Accounting Solutions, we believe accounting should be a partnership, not a once-a-year transaction. For more than 34 years, we’ve helped individuals and small businesses navigate taxes, payroll, bookkeeping, and financial decisions with clarity and care.
Our goal is simple: to help you understand where you stand, avoid unnecessary stress, and make confident financial decisions throughout the year.
Looking for More Than Just Tax Filing?
If you’re ready for accounting support that goes beyond tax season, contact Postema Accounting Solutions to schedule an appointment. Our team is here to provide guidance you can rely on — year after year.
Preparing for Your Tax Appointment: A Comprehensive Checklist of Required Documents and Information by Postema Accounting Solutions
Preparing taxes can be a confusing and frustrating process. But it doesn’t have to be! We are here to help make tax preparation as simple as possible.
Below you will find a list of all the required tax preparation items:
Required Tax Preparation Items:
Copy of last year’s tax return
Full legal name, social security #, and birthdates of all individuals represented on tax return
All W-2s
All 1099s (Miscellaneous income i.e. rental, non-employee income, etc.)
All 1098s (Interest statements, mortgage statements, etc.)
1098Ts for college students
Child Tax Credit Letters
Stimulus Letters
Medical Equipment
Donations – Cash and Physical Goods
Work Related Expenses
Property tax statements
All 1098s (Interest statements, mortgage statements, etc.)
1098Ts for college students
Child Tax Credit Letters
Stimulus Letters
Postema Accounting Solutions is
here to meet your individual and
small business tax preparation as
well as your small business
accounting needs.
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Defiance, OH 43512
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9:00am – 5:00pm
Evenings and Weekends By Appointment
Postema Accounting Solutions is here to meet your individual and small business tax preparation as
well as your small business accounting needs.
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