We help clients clean up books, get current with the IRS, and file with confidence. Here are real outcomes for business owners, contractors, and new LLCs.
Client: Small business owner
Challenge: Disorganized books, uncategorized transactions, unreconciled accounts
Our Fix: Reconstructed transactions, corrected categories, reconciled every account, delivered year‑end package
Result: 100% accurate books; smooth, stress‑free tax filing
Client: 1099 subcontractor in construction
Challenge: 5 years unfiled, missing 1099s, mixed accounts, IRS non‑filer notices
Our Fix: Transcripts + deposit reconstruction, expense rebuild, sequential filings, penalty relief + installment plan
Result: Fully compliant; penalties reduced; no enforcement; peace of mind restored
Client: New single‑member LLC
Challenge: No bookkeeping system; confusion about estimated taxes & deductions
Our Fix: Clean setup + categories, estimate plan, mileage/receipt workflow, year‑end checklist
Result: On‑time filings; accurate books from month one; owner understands cash flow & taxes
Client: Multi‑state construction firm (WI, IL, MI)
Challenge: Six years of incorrect filings, payroll tax issues, and IRS/state notices
Our Fix: Rebuilt books, fixed payroll, corrected returns, resolved nexus, and negotiated with IRS
Result: Payroll liability cut from $87k → $14k, penalties removed, compliance restored
No—start with what you have. We’ll guide you step by step and help reconstruct what’s missing.
When taxpayers act voluntarily and promptly, outcomes are often more favorable, including reduced penalties and manageable payment plans.
Typically within a few business days; urgent cases are available when timelines are tight.
Let’s fix this together.
from messy books to clean financials
A small business owner managing books with a mix of bank statements, spreadsheets, and outdated software—overwhelmed and unsure about accuracy with tax time approaching.
“This is the cleanest my books have ever been. I finally understand my numbers.”
judgment‑free catch‑up, start to finish
A 1099 subcontractor in construction with five consecutive years of unfiled returns, mixed accounts, and multiple IRS non‑filer notices.
“I thought I was too far behind. You handled everything without judgment. I can finally sleep again.”
simple setup, clear plan, no penalties
A first‑time business owner who formed a single‑member LLC mid‑year and needed a clean accounting setup, clarity on estimated taxes, and confidence about what’s deductible.
“It finally feels like there’s a plan. I’m not guessing anymore.”
simple setup, clear plan, no penalties
A mid‑sized construction subcontractor operating in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.
The company had grown quickly — from a single-member LLC to a 12‑employee S‑Corporation — but the accounting never kept up. After multiple bookkeepers, three payroll providers, and years of patch‑work tax filings, the owner realized the business was in serious trouble.
They contacted Jackson Titus & Associates after receiving:
The owner said:
“I don’t even know where to start. I think everything is wrong.”
They were right — but everything was fixable.
Result:
Four years of tax filings were filed under the wrong entity type.
$480,000 needed to be reconstructed and re‑depreciated.
This was the kind of case where one wrong move triggers audits in three states.
We built a multi‑stage recovery plan that addressed immediate threats first, then worked backward.
We contacted:
We successfully:
This stopped the bleeding.
We:
This established the correct filing position for all six years.
We:
The original $87,000 payroll tax “liability” dropped to $14,300.
We:
This prevented the states from initiating audits.
Using transcripts, invoices, and bank records, we:
This adjusted corporate income downward across multiple years.
We:
Once the books were clean, we re‑ran all tax calculations.
No penalties. No audit. Entity type aligned correctly.
All accepted. All penalties removed or reduced.
(VDA approval.)
Filed under reasonable cause.
From depreciation corrections and amended returns.
The owner finally understood the company’s real cash flow.
All accounts closed as compliant.
“I thought this was the end.
You rebuilt six years of my business and dealt with the IRS, Illinois, and Michigan like it was nothing.
This is the first time I’ve slept in months.”
Grab the simple monthly checklist made for small business owners — so you stop missing steps and scrambling at tax time.
Plus simple monthly tips to keep your books clean and stress-free..
