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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Every business owner gets surprised by something, and usually not what they expected.

Some surprises are good, some are expensive, and some change how you think about growth.

Whatโ€™s been the biggest surprise in your business journey so far?
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Every business owner gets surprised by something, and usually not what they expected.

Some surprises are good, some are expensive, and some change how you think about growth.

Whatโ€™s been the biggest surprise in your business journey so far?

What do you think peopleโ€™s biggest financial worry is heading into 2026?
A) Rising cost of living
B) Job or income stability
C) Having enough saved for emergencies
D) Paying off tax debt
E) Retiring comfortably

(Bonus: What are you hearing most people in your circle talk about right now?)
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โ€œ๐˜ž๐˜ฉ๐˜บ ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ ๐˜ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜บโ€ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜บ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜บ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฆ?โ€

That question hits a lot of business owners this time of year, especially when sales are strong, but cash flow still feels tight.

Often, itโ€™s not about how much youโ€™re making.
Rather, itโ€™s ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ the money moves.

If payments arrive after your bills go out, growth can actually strain your cash instead of strengthening it.

A few small shifts can ease the squeeze:
๐Ÿ’ฐ Offer small perks for early payments.
๐Ÿ“ฉ Send invoices the same day the workโ€™s done.
๐Ÿ’ณ Make it effortless to pay online.
๐Ÿ“ˆ Adjust pricing so it reflects todayโ€™s costs.
๐Ÿข Lease instead of buy to keep more cash on hand.

You donโ€™t need to overhaul everything โ€” just fine-tune how cash flows through your business.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Which one of these feels most doable for you right now?
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First State CPAs
& Associates
18 S. State St,
Dover, DE 19901
 (302) 736-6657
Business Hours
January 1st April 15th
Mondayโ€“Friday:8amโ€“5pm
Saturday & Sunday:closed
April 16th December 31st
Mondayโ€“Thursday:8amโ€“5pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday:closed