Start with the complete picture.
Review your circumstances, records, objectives, and the decisions at hand. Advice should fit the facts and the way your business actually operates.
Tax, accounting & business advisory
Tax expertise.
Business perspective.
Thoughtful planning. Reliable financial information.
Advice grounded in your circumstances.
Accounting & Business Solutions (A&B Solutions) helps business owners, farmers, and individuals navigate tax obligations and make informed financial decisions. Based in Axtell, Kansas. Serving clients nationwide.
Rooted in Kansas.
Working nationwide.
Working nationwide.
Business ownersFarms & agribusinessesIndividuals & families
Our services
Tax and accounting expertise.
Practical business guidance.
From the accuracy of your books to the implications of a major decision, we bring technical judgment and practical context to the work. Select a service to see how we can help.
01Tax preparation & complianceIndividual, business & farm returns
Preparation of individual and business tax returns with attention to how the underlying records, business activity, and applicable requirements fit together. We identify questions early, explain the information needed, and work through the details with you.
What we help with
- Individual, business, and farm tax returns
- Coordination of tax records and supporting information
- Amended returns when a correction or supported change is appropriate
Why it matters
A completed return should reflect your facts and a considered tax position. Our work connects filing responsibilities with the planning opportunities and questions that deserve further attention.
02Tax planning & researchEvaluate decisions before you make them
Proactive planning for the decisions that affect your tax position. We examine the facts, research relevant authority, and explain the alternatives, documentation, and limitations before recommending an approach.
What we help with
- Year-end planning and estimated tax considerations
- Tax implications of business changes and major transactions
- Research and documentation of complex tax questions
Why it matters
Timing and structure can matter as much as the transaction itself. Early discussion gives you time to understand the implications and make a deliberate decision.
03Accounting & bookkeepingFinancial information you can use
Organized accounting records form the foundation for tax reporting and sound business decisions. We help maintain that foundation and make the results understandable through regular financial information and practical discussion.
What we help with
- Bookkeeping and account reconciliations
- Account cleanup and organization
- Management financial reports and review of results
Why it matters
Useful books show more than a balance. They help you understand operating results, identify questions, and make decisions using a clearer picture of the business.
04Payroll servicesA coordinated, dependable process
Payroll support coordinated with your accounting records and business needs. We establish the information, responsibilities, and timing for the engagement so the process is clear for both your team and ours.
What we help with
- Payroll processing and related reporting
- Coordination of employee and pay information
- Recording and reconciling payroll activity
Why it matters
A consistent process helps you keep employee pay, payroll records, and accounting information aligned as your business operates and grows.
05Business advisory & CFO supportFinancial perspective for your next step
Ongoing financial guidance for owners who want a deeper understanding of performance and the choices ahead. We connect operating results, cash requirements, and business priorities to help you evaluate what comes next.
What we help with
- Cash flow planning, budgets, and financial forecasts
- Margins, profitability, and performance discussions
- Financial evaluation of growth and operational decisions
Why it matters
Decisions about hiring, investment, or expansion need more than historical numbers. We help you consider assumptions, tradeoffs, and the financial effect of the options.
06Tax notices & issue resolutionUnderstand the issue. Prepare a response.
A tax notice deserves a careful review of what is being requested, the response date, and the supporting records. We help evaluate the issue and prepare an appropriate response based on the circumstances.
What we help with
- Review of tax agency notices and correspondence
- Reconciliation of notices to returns and records
- Documented responses and follow-up within the agreed scope
Why it matters
When a position is supported, we help explain and defend it. When the facts point to a correction, we are direct about the issue and the next steps.
Your engagement defines the services, deliverables, and responsibilities for your work.
Our professional approach
Research thoroughly.
Advise clearly.
Stand behind the work.
Complexity calls for professional judgment. We pursue the questions, assess the support, and give you a clear view of both the opportunity and the risk.
Evaluate the authority and alternatives.
Investigate technical questions, examine available support, and explain where professional judgment is required. We are candid when the evidence does not support a position.
Make the reasoning clear.
Document the analysis and help defend well-supported positions when questions arise. You should understand the basis for our advice and what is needed to support it.
About the firm
Professional depth.
A personal connection.
Accounting & Business Solutions serves business owners, farmers, and individuals who value technical knowledge, clear communication, and a working relationship with their accountant.
Our approach is practical and thorough: understand the details, consider the broader business implications, and explain recommendations in terms you can use. We value careful research, organized records, and clear answers to your questions.
From our roots in Axtell, Kansas, we work with clients nationwide. Our services bring tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and advisory together so financial information and business decisions stay connected throughout the year.
Connect with our firmMeet the team
The people behind A&B.
A team that values careful work, clear communication, and getting to know the people behind the numbers.
Aaron and Katie Schmelzle
Aaron · CPA & Founder | Katie · Secretary
Aaron works with businesses, farmers, and individuals on tax, accounting, and business questions. He values understanding the facts, researching the options, and explaining recommendations clearly so clients can make informed decisions.
Katie brings a careful eye for detail to her role as secretary. She values organization, accuracy, and making sure the small things receive the attention they deserve. Away from the office, she is a mother of two.
Callie Hormann
Senior Associate
Callie combines six years of experience with farm taxes and client assistance with a natural ability to connect with people. Her approachable manner helps clients feel comfortable asking questions and working through the information needed for their tax work.
Kimberly Langston
Associate
Kim brings a detail-oriented approach and a careful eye to her work. She enjoys the kind of thoughtful, thorough attention that helps keep information organized and the little things from being overlooked. Outside of work, she is an avid concertgoer and a proud grandmother.
Amy Schmelzle
Associate
Amy brings a practical business perspective and an understanding of the everyday demands business owners face. As a businesswoman, she values looking at how the details fit into the bigger picture. She is also a proud mother and grandmother.
Michaela Buessing
Outsourced Assistant
Michaela brings a friendly, people-focused approach to her role as an outsourced assistant. She enjoys connecting with others and helping people feel comfortable asking for assistance. Outside of work, she is a mother of one and is looking forward to welcoming her second child.
Specialized agricultural support
A&B
Modern Ag Solutions
Specialized agricultural studies.
A dedicated partner.
A&B partners with Modern Ag Solutions for specialized agricultural R&D tax credit studies and residual fertility analysis. Those specialized services are provided through Modern Ag Solutions under a separate engagement.
A&B can coordinate the accounting and tax work with the information from that engagement. Eligibility and any tax treatment depend on the facts and supporting documentation.
Visit Modern Ag SolutionsAgricultural tax & business perspectives
AGCPA Insider.
Insight for your operation.
Explore A&B’s agricultural tax and business publication for perspectives on tax planning, farm finances, and the decisions facing agricultural businesses.
Visit AGCPA InsiderGetting started
It starts with an email.
Tell us a little about your situation.
We’ll work through the next steps together.
- 01 / Introduce
Tell us what you need.
Tell us about your business or individual tax needs, the services you are seeking, and any upcoming deadlines.
- 02 / Define
Set a clear scope.
Discuss the appropriate services, fees, responsibilities, and timing, then document the engagement before work begins.
- 03 / Begin
Get to work.
Use the client portal to share requested documents, establish the priorities, and begin the agreed work.
Start a professional conversation