Tom Bauters CPA is a tax firm serving clients throughout North Central Indiana, dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized tax services for individuals, businesses, farms, estates, and trusts.
Services
TAX PREPARATION AND PLANNING
With tax laws changing every year, it can be a challenge to keep on top of the particular changes that affect you and your business. Let Tom prepare your individual or business tax returns and advise you on ways to minimize your tax liability.
TAX CONTROVERSY REPRESENTATION
Whether responding to notices, filing protests, requesting rulings, or resolving complex federal or state audit issues, Tom is highly skilled in representing you on tax examinations and other controversies before the IRS and state taxing authorities.
BUSINESS CONSULTING
Sometimes it’s good to get an outside perspective from a professional you can trust. Whether you need help solving a problem that faces your business or weighing the costs and benefits of an opportunity. With Tom’s business consulting services you can count on getting an independent view that provides the insight you need to make decisions that further your goals.
ESTATES AND TRUSTS
By planning today, you can take steps to ensure that your estate or trust is executed as you intended. Tom can work with you and your attorney to understand your goals, take steps to minimize taxes, and assist in transferring assets to your heirs as you direct. He can also handle the filing of the appropriate federal and state tax forms.
BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS
When buying or selling a business, Tom can help you at every step of the process. He can also help you put a value on the business changing hands, perform due diligence, and assist with financing strategies for any purchase that takes place.
BUSINESS ENTITY SELECTION
Choosing how a new business will be organized can be a confusing and critical decision. Sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, S and C corporations all offer different levels of protection and complication for the business owners. Tom can help you decide which structure is the right fit for your business, and help you reevaluate that decision as your business grows.
MULTI-STATE TAX PREPARATION
Tom has extensive experience in filing a wide number of state returns as well as multi-state returns. These situations each have their own intricacies from recognizing the nexus of the activity to states that have reciprocity agreements.
INTERNATIONAL TAX
If you have foreign assets or business interests outside the U.S., Tom has practical experience and knowledge for international accounting and tax services. If you would like to explore opportunities in another country, Tom will be able to connect you to a credible public accountant operating in those countries to accurately and timely file taxes returns, establish legal entities, and or manage customs or VAT requirements.
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Meet Tom Bauters
Tom received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Grand Valley State University.
Tom has worked for over 11 years for national public accounting firms and over 22 years for multinational publicly traded companies. In November 2014, he launched Tom Bauters CPA as a tax services firm.
Tom provides tax preparation as well as strategic tax planning services to individuals, businesses, farms, estates, and trusts. His diverse business experience provides individuals and business clients the basis for planning, implementing, and managing a broad spectrum of financial matters. He also provides expert tax controversy services as he has successfully resolved a multitude of IRS, state, and local tax audits for both individuals and businesses.
Tom is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society, and the Tax Executives Institute.
Tom is a member of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees, Treasurer of the Akron, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and a Reserve Deputy on the Road Patrol Unit for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department.
Tom’s business partner is his wife, Lanette, and their business office is located within their home.
Tom received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters of Science in Taxation degree from Grand Valley State University.
Tom has worked for over 11 years for national public accounting firms and over 22 years for multinational publicly traded companies. In November 2014, he launched Tom Bauters CPA as a tax services firm.
Tom provides tax preparation as well as strategic tax planning services to individuals, businesses, farms, estates, and trusts. His diverse business experience provides individuals and business clients the basis for planning, implementing, and managing a broad spectrum of financial matters. He also provides expert tax controversy services as he has successfully resolved a multitude of IRS, state, and local tax audits for both individuals and businesses.
Tom is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Indiana CPA Society, and the Tax Executives Institute.
Tom is a member of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees, Treasurer of the Akron, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, and a Reserve Deputy on the Road Patrol Unit for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department.
Tom’s business partner is his wife, Lanette, and their business office is located within their home.
Testimonials
ExcellentBased on 9 reviewsLorie CooperNovember 6, 2023After having many issues with a previous accountant we came to Tom. He has been great to work with and has helped us get everything in order. Tom is now our new accountant and we couldn’t be happier!Taylor EversdenOctober 31, 2023Tom is very friendly and professional. He’s knowledgeable and pleasure to work with year over year.Jamoris SlaughterOctober 20, 2023I had the privilege of working with Tom, an exceptional tax accountant who truly went above and beyond. He not only helped me file past due taxes, but also provided invaluable advice on how to optimize my finances for both my business and personal life. His expertise and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. I can't thank him enough for his outstanding service and guidance. If you're looking for a tax accountant who genuinely cares about your financial well-being, look no further. I highly recommend Tom’s services!Nick KeleherMarch 11, 2022Great people here, I called about a tax situation that I was dealing with. Tom was upfront with me from the start that his fees would outweigh the amount of money I was trying to recover from the IRS. And even though he was very busy with the current tax year he gave me a free 1/2 consultation out of the kindness of his heart. Tom is very good at what he does and I would highly recommend him.Megan RJuly 4, 2021Tom did a phenomenal job helping us with our taxes. We have a farming business, and Tom took the time to teach us a lot of things we didn’t know, which helped us to improve our record keeping for the future. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and kind. It’s obvious that he has a passion for the profession and for his clients. We will definitely be recommending Tom to friends/family and look forward to working with him in the future!Cyndi HeinoldDecember 28, 2020Our company has been overly satisfied with the services from Tom. He is very personable, professional, and helpful. His insight has been tremendously beneficial to our company. Tom stays current on the tax changes that affect our business and offers up to date guidance when necessary. I highly recommend Tom.David PeffleyApril 14, 2020Outstanding service! Reliable, knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients. Highly recommended.Jennifer CookApril 13, 2019Knowledgeable, honest, confidential, timely, professional and extremely helpful for us! We highly recommend Tom for your accounting needs! Thanks so much Tom!!Tracy MurphyMarch 19, 2019Tom, you did an excellent job with our taxes, we will reccommend you eveyone that need a great tax man, Thanks, Bryan & Tracy
Thank you so much for all your help in settling my parents’ estate. I couldn’t have done it without you. You are a true professional, a true friend, and a true hero. — Joan