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Accountants & tax strategists in Mesa, AZ

Whether you run a business in Mesa or just want your personal return done right, BATS gives you an experienced advisor, secure online document sharing and straight answers about what you owe and why.

Local tax picture

Taxes for Mesa individuals and businesses

Arizona taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Planning has to account for both federal and Arizona rules.

Mesa clients work with BATS entirely online: book a call, upload documents through the secure portal and review your return or plan with your advisor before anything is filed.

Working with BATS in Mesa

Service area
Mesa and surrounding communities
State agency
Arizona Department of Revenue
State tax on wages
Yes
Statewide sales tax
Yes
Meetings
Phone and video, at times that suit you
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm ET
Contact
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Core services

Popular services in Mesa

Every BATS service available in Mesa

Starting a business

Starting or running a business in Mesa

The tax and registration steps for a new Mesa business, in order. We can handle the tax side of each one.

  1. Choose your structureDecide between a sole proprietorship, LLC, S corporation or C corporation based on your expected profit.
  2. Register with ArizonaForm your entity with Arizona's business filing office and get a federal EIN from the IRS.
  3. Open tax accountsRegister with the Arizona Department of Revenue for sales tax and, if you hire, payroll accounts.
  4. Check Mesa licensesConfirm any city or county business licenses and permits required for your type of business in Mesa.
  5. Set up books and payrollOpen a business bank account, connect accounting software and set up payroll before the first pay date.
  6. Calendar your deadlinesPut federal, state and local filing and payment dates in one schedule so nothing is missed.
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Key dates

Tax deadlines for Mesa

Calendar-year filers. Dates move to the next business day on weekends and holidays. Arizona deadlines are added to your personal calendar when you work with us.

Federal deadlines for Mesa taxpayers
Jan 15Fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for the prior year
Jan 31W-2s and 1099-NEC forms due to workers and the IRS
Mar 15Partnership (1065) and S corporation (1120-S) returns
Apr 15Individual (1040) and C corporation returns; first-quarter estimate
Jun 15Second-quarter estimated tax payment
Sep 15Third-quarter estimate; extended partnership and S corp returns
Oct 15Extended individual returns
How it works

Getting started from Mesa

  1. Book a consultation

    Tell us about your situation in a short call or video meeting.

  2. Share documents securely

    Upload files through an encrypted client portal from any device.

  3. Get your plan and filings

    Your advisor prepares returns, books or a strategy and reviews them with you.

  4. Stay on track all year

    We keep an eye on deadlines, estimates and changes in tax law for you.

Questions

Mesa tax FAQs

13 answers for Mesa individuals and businesses.

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Do you have accountants who serve Mesa?

Yes. BATS serves clients in Mesa and across Arizona. We work through secure online meetings, e-signatures and an encrypted document portal, so you get a dedicated advisor without visiting an office.

Can you prepare my Arizona state return?

Yes. We prepare Arizona resident, part-year and nonresident returns along with your federal return, and file them with the Arizona Department of Revenue.

How much does tax preparation cost in Mesa?

It depends on the forms involved, the number of states and how organized your records are. After a short consultation we give you a written quote, so you know the cost before any work starts.

Do you work with small businesses in Mesa?

Yes. We handle bookkeeping, payroll, business returns and year-round planning for Mesa businesses, from sole proprietors to multi-owner companies.

Does Mesa have sales tax?

Yes. Arizona charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Mesa businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Arizona Department of Revenue.

Can you run payroll for employees in Mesa?

Yes. We register your Arizona payroll accounts, run payroll on schedule and file federal and state payroll returns, including unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding.

How do I pay estimated taxes as a Mesa freelancer?

You make quarterly federal payments with Form 1040-ES and, because Arizona taxes income, state estimated payments too. We calculate both and send reminders before each due date.

I'm moving to or from Mesa. What changes?

You may need part-year returns for each state you lived in, and your withholding and estimated payments may need updating. We handle the move-year filings and set you up for the new state.

I haven't filed taxes in years. Can you help a Mesa resident catch up?

Yes. We pull your IRS transcripts, prepare the missing returns, request penalty relief where possible and set up a payment plan for any balance.

Can you help with an IRS audit or notice?

Yes. With your authorization we deal with the IRS directly, prepare the response and represent you through the process.

Can I meet an advisor in person in Mesa?

Our service is built around video and phone meetings, which lets us serve Mesa clients quickly without a commute. Contact us if you have a specific need to meet in person.

Do you offer year-round tax planning in Mesa?

Yes. We meet with you mid-year and again in the fall, so you can act on savings opportunities before December 31.

How do Mesa business owners get started?

Book a consultation. We review your last returns and current books, then give you a written quote and a plan for the year.

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