Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Festus, MO
Established in 1981, Werner C. Stichling & Associates has built a reputation as a trusted accounting firm serving Jefferson County and the greater St. Louis area. Our business model is rooted in the principle that quality accounting services should generate value rather than cost, focusing on creating long-term relationships through honesty, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail. With a team of Certified Public Accountants, experienced tax preparers, and payroll specialists, we deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to small and medium-sized businesses as well as individual taxpayers. Our expertise extends beyond traditional tax returns to include financial statement preparation, business loan assistance, and strategic financial planning. We maintain active memberships in multiple business associations, reflecting our commitment to community engagement and professional excellence.Our staff's diverse specializations allow us to tackle complex accounting challenges that other firms might avoid, ensuring clients receive innovative solutions backed by decades of local market knowledge. We prioritize transparent communication and due diligence in every engagement, recognizing that trust is earned through consistent, reliable service. Our loan assistance services leverage a 30+ year network of financial institution contacts to help businesses secure conventional loans, SBA loans, and lines of credit. We specialize in organizing and presenting loan packages professionally to expedite approval processes while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our mission remains unchanged since inception: to provide accessible, high-quality accounting services that empower clients to achieve their financial objectives with confidence.
Services
Corporate Tax Returns
Personal Tax Returns
Payroll Services
Loan Assistance
Financial Statements
IRS Resolution
Business Incorporation
Sales Tax Returns
Financial Planning
Amended Returns
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of local accounting expertise in Jefferson County
- Our full-service accounting solutions cover tax, payroll, and financial planning
- Certified Public Accountants handle complex accounting challenges
- Proven loan assistance network with 30+ years of financial institution relationships
- Commitment to personalized service with integrity and transparency
Services
Corporate Tax Returns
We prepare comprehensive corporate tax returns with meticulous attention to compliance and optimization opportunities. Our CPAs ensure accurate reporting while identifying legitimate deductions to minimize tax liability. Businesses benefit from our expertise in navigating complex state and federal regulations, with special attention to multi-jurisdictional tax requirements for companies operating across state lines.
Payroll Services
Our full-service payroll solutions handle all aspects of employee compensation management. From weekly/bi-weekly processing to quarterly reporting and year-end W-2/1099 preparation, we ensure timely and accurate tax remittances. Clients receive specialized services including wage garnishment management and workers' compensation audit support, freeing business owners to focus on core operations.
Loan Assistance
We specialize in preparing professional loan packages that increase approval chances for small businesses. Our services include business plan development, capital requirements analysis, and income projection modeling. With a 30-year network of local financial institutions, we strategically present loan packages to appropriate lenders while maintaining client confidentiality throughout the process.
IRS Resolution
Our experts negotiate with tax authorities to resolve federal and state tax issues. We assist with payment agreement arrangements and offer-in-compromise submissions, leveraging our understanding of tax code complexities. Clients benefit from strategic representation to reduce liabilities while maintaining compliance with evolving tax regulations and reporting requirements.
Business Incorporation
We guide clients through entity selection and registration processes for new businesses. Services include LLC, partnership, and S-corporation formation with proper IRS and state registrations. Our support extends to creating operating agreements and sales tax bond applications, ensuring businesses establish proper legal foundations while optimizing tax advantages.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive services including tax returns, payroll processing, financial statements, business incorporation, and IRS resolution assistance tailored to small business needs.
How does your loan assistance service work?
We prepare complete loan packages with business plans and financial projections, then leverage our 30+ year banking relationships to connect clients with appropriate lenders.
Are you experienced with multi-state tax filings?
Yes, we handle out-of-state tax returns and understand complex multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements for businesses operating across state lines.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Jefferson County and the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with clients throughout Missouri.
Do you offer IRS tax problem resolution?
Yes, we negotiate payment plans and offer-in-compromise settlements with federal and state tax authorities to resolve tax debt issues.
