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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๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜… ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ?

Keep an eye out for these 3 major traps:

๐Ÿšฉ Any paid preparer must sign your return and include their PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number). If they tell you to file it yourself as "self-prepared," theyโ€™re dodging accountability for any mistakes (or fraud).

๐Ÿšฉ If they charge a percentage of your return, they have a big incentive to tweak the numbers to inflate their own paycheck. Professional fees should be flat or hourly.

๐Ÿšฉ No legitimate pro can guarantee a bigger refund than the competition before seeing your docs. "Secret" deductions or fake credits are just audit-bait that will cost you more in penalties later.

Don't let a deal on tax prep turn into a legal nightmare. Search for a tax advisor carefully.

You can start your search right here, with us. We're here to support you this tax season and year-round.
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๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜… ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ?

Keep an eye out for these 3 major traps:

๐Ÿšฉ Any paid preparer must sign your return and include their PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number). If they tell you to file it yourself as self-prepared, theyโ€™re dodging accountability for any mistakes (or fraud).

๐Ÿšฉ If they charge a percentage of your return, they have a big incentive to tweak the numbers to inflate their own paycheck. Professional fees should be flat or hourly.

๐Ÿšฉ No legitimate pro can guarantee a bigger refund than the competition before seeing your docs. Secret deductions or fake credits are just audit-bait that will cost you more in penalties later.

Dont let a deal on tax prep turn into a legal nightmare. Search for a tax advisor carefully.

You can start your search right here, with us. Were here to support you this tax season and year-round.

Got a tax question? We've got answers.

Drop yours in the comments below.
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Got a tax question? Weve got answers.

Drop yours in the comments below.

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜… ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ?

In 2026, the federal filing deadline for calendar-year S Corporations and Partnerships is Monday, March 16th.

โ†’ Your business files its return (March 16th)
โ†’ The IRS receives a copy
โ†’ Owners receive K-1s
โ†’ Owners file personal returns (April 15th)

The K-1 is the bridge between your business and your personal Form 1040. Without it, your personal return canโ€™t be done correctly. Which is why April 15 is step two for you.

And donโ€™t forget to check your specific stateโ€™s filing obligations, as they may be different than federal guidelines.
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๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜… ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ?

In 2026, the federal filing deadline for calendar-year S Corporations and Partnerships is Monday, March 16th.

โ†’ Your business files its return (March 16th) 
โ†’ The IRS receives a copy 
โ†’ Owners receive K-1s 
โ†’ Owners file personal returns (April 15th)

The K-1 is the bridge between your business and your personal Form 1040. Without it, your personal return canโ€™t be done correctly. Which is why April 15 is step two for you. 

And donโ€™t forget to check your specific stateโ€™s filing obligations, as they may be different than federal guidelines.
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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