Welcome to First State CPAs & Associates

Full-Service Accounting, Tax Preparation, Tax Planning and Bookkeeping for Individuals and Businesses Nationwide

At First State CPAs, we make YOUR life less taxing!

First State CPAs & Associates specializes in providing first-rate business accounting, tax preparation, and advisory services. Our team of dedicated professionals has the experience, insight, and business acumen to identify the best accounting solutions and tax strategies for maximizing deductions and credits, as well as improving overall business performance.


First State CPAs, Dover DEWe specialize in bookkeeping, payroll, income tax return preparation, and retirement planning, and serve a nationwide clientele consisting of individuals and businesses of all types and sizes (LLC, partnerships, C & S Corporations), as well as trusts and estates. As financial problem solvers, we provide practical advice and proactive solutions with personalized service. We are affordable, experienced, and friendly, and we tirelessly study and research the ever-changing world of tax law and regulation so that we can help every client realize the greatest possible savings and return on investments. Our office is conveniently located in Dover, Delaware. Please contact us today to find out more about how we can make YOUR life less taxing!

Tax
Services

First State CPAs, Dover DE - Tax Services
A comprehensive approach to both business and personal taxes that leverages veteran expertise with a passion for client satisfaction.

Accounting
Services

First State CPAs, Dover DE - Accounting Services
An uncompromising commitment to the most reliable accounting techniques and practices for both individuals and businesses.

Software
Services

First State CPAs, Dover DE - Software Services
Installation, setup and training for all versions of Quickbooks from in-house Advanced Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisors.

Retirement
Planning

First State CPAs, Dover DE - Retirement Planning
Invaluable guidance from in-house Certified Retirement Counselors with investments, risk management, estate planning and more.

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When you're trying to figure out if you can afford to hire help, invest in new equipment, or expand, messy books can be the issue that will paralyze you.

Before you make your next big move, you need to be able to see:

โ€ข Exactly which products or services are carrying your profit margins
โ€ข Where your cash is actually trapped (and when it will unlock)
โ€ข Which subscription fees or vendor costs are quietly eating your cash
โ€ข If your bank balance is actually yours, or if it's already spoken for by upcoming taxes and bills

If your numbers are behind or unclear, youโ€™re left guessing when you should be planning.

Don't wait until you're forced to make a high-stakes choice to clean things up. Having accurate, real-time reports means you can move fast when an opportunity pops up.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you that your books are ready for your next big business decision?
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Could you find your most important financial documents in 10 minutes?

A mortgage statement.

An insurance policy.

A loan document.

A birth certificate.

A will or other important record.

If those files are scattered across drawers, emails, apps, and old folders, now is a good time to give them a real home.

Start by grouping documents by type, labeling the folders, and deciding what should be stored physically, digitally, or both.

A little organization now can make those important records much easier to find later.

www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-store-your-financial-documents
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Could you find your most important financial documents in 10 minutes?

A mortgage statement.

An insurance policy.

A loan document.

A birth certificate.

A will or other important record.

If those files are scattered across drawers, emails, apps, and old folders, now is a good time to give them a real home.

Start by grouping documents by type, labeling the folders, and deciding what should be stored physically, digitally, or both.

A little organization now can make those important records much easier to find later.

https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-store-your-financial-documents

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If you made money on the transaction, yes.

The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property. So selling crypto, swapping one token for another, or using crypto to buy something can create a taxable gain.

The real question is whether or not you received more than you paid.

To figure that out, you need to know:
โ€ข What you originally paid
โ€ข What you received when you sold or traded it
โ€ข Any fees tied to the transaction
โ€ข How long you held the crypto

Crypto held for one year or less is generally taxed as a short-term gain. Crypto held for more than one year may qualify for long-term capital gains rates.

If you made several trades, used more than one wallet, or arenโ€™t sure what needs to be reported, reach out before you file.
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๐˜ฟ๐™ค ๐™„ ๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ญ๐™š๐™จ ๐™ฌ๐™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™„ ๐™จ๐™š๐™ก๐™ก ๐™ค๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™™๐™š ๐™˜๐™ง๐™ฎ๐™ฅ๐™ฉ๐™ค?

If you made money on the transaction, yes.

The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property. So selling crypto, swapping one token for another, or using crypto to buy something can create a taxable gain.

The real question is whether or not you received more than you paid.

To figure that out, you need to know:
โ€ข What you originally paid
โ€ข What you received when you sold or traded it
โ€ข Any fees tied to the transaction
โ€ข How long you held the crypto

Crypto held for one year or less is generally taxed as a short-term gain. Crypto held for more than one year may qualify for long-term capital gains rates.

If you made several trades, used more than one wallet, or arenโ€™t sure what needs to be reported, reach out before you file.
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First State CPAs
& Associates
18 S. State St,
Dover, DE 19901
 (302) 736-6657
Business Hours
 
January 1st January 31st
Mondayโ€“Friday:8amโ€“5pm
Saturday & Sunday:closed
 
February 1st April 15th
Mondayโ€“Thursday:8amโ€“6pm
Friday:8amโ€“5pm
Saturday:By appointment
Sunday:closed
 
April 16th December 31st
Mondayโ€“Thursday:8amโ€“5pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:closed