Ashton & Co. CPA
Accounting and Tax Services
For Individuals and Small BusinessesÂ
You’ve Come to the Right Place
Clear finances. Confident future.
At Ashton & Co., we know how overwhelming business and personal taxes can feel — cash flow surprises, IRS stress, and complicated decisions weigh on you. Whether you run a small business or want to simplify your personal financial life, we’re here to guide you.
Let’s build a financial strategy that helps you grow, protect, and plan… not just file.
WHY CHOOSE US
Full Service Accounting You Can Trust
Ashton & Co CPA provides small business and individual clients with quality tax preparation services, customized tax planning strategies, reliable accounting and financial reporting services.
Our goal is to assist our clients with their unique business needs, comply with required tax and business filings, and legally and ethically reduce their tax liabilities.
OUR EXPERTISE
Every Advisor Is a CPA
That’s more than letters after a name. It means you’re working with professionals who are licensed, regulated, and accountable to the highest standards in tax and accounting.
What this protects for you:
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We hold state CPA licenses issued and overseen by the Board of Accountancy
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We have unlimited practice rights before the IRS, so you’re represented without handoffs
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Ongoing annual education in tax law, accounting, and ethics to keep our skills sharp
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Compliance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and federal standards for tax and financial services
Four Decades of Seeing the Whole Story
With over 40 years of experience, we’ve walked beside clients through every stage:
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Launching a first business
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Growing from a side hustle to a real payroll
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Navigating tough years and strong ones
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Selling, transitioning, or winding down well
We serve individuals and businesses across the same life cycle we live ourselves. Our role is to bring clear numbers, smart planning, and honest advice — year after year — as your goals change and your family grows.
It’s our privilege to grow with you, not just file for you.
Our solutions
Services We Offer
Business Tax Returns & Planning
Accurate, proactive business tax preparation and planning to minimize your tax burden and eliminate year-end surprises.
Bookkeeping & Accounting Services
Reliable, month-to-month bookkeeping and financial reporting that keeps your numbers clean, current, and ready for smart decisions.
Payroll & Compliance Filings
Stress-free payroll and compliance support that ensures every filing—W-2s, sales tax, licenses, and more—is handled accurately and on time.
Individual Tax Services
Personalized tax preparation and planning that adapts to life changes and helps you maximize deductions while avoiding penalties.
IRS Representation & Tax Problem Resolution
Expert representation for audits, notices, and tax issues so you never face the IRS—or any tax authority—on your own.
Financial Reporting Services: Reviews & Compilations
Clear, GAAP-compliant financial statements, reviews, and compilations that build trust with lenders and support confident decision-making.
Advisory Support
Year-round business advisory that gives you clarity, direction, and proactive financial guidance as your company grows or shifts.
Tax Compliance, Strategy & Planning
Done-for-you tax compliance and ongoing strategic planning built to reduce liabilities and strengthen your long-term financial health.
Team Members
Meet Our Skilled Team
Peggy Ashton
CPA, EA and Owner/Founder
ELIZABETH DANCER
CPA
Melissa Miranda
CPA