Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services

What Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services does

Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services is a locally owned professional services firm headquartered at 1143 S Highway 30, Blair, Nebraska, operating since 2000 with a 1–10 employee footprint. The firm delivers five core service lines: personal tax preparation and filing, business tax planning and preparation (including corporations, LLCs, and farm returns), full-scale bookkeeping and accounting (accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, monthly and quarterly financial statements), payroll services (including tax deposits, quarterly returns, 1099 preparation, and retirement plan establishment), and notary services for residential, commercial, and personal documents. IRS audit support and multi-state tax filing are also offered, and a supplementary online resource hub provides tax forms and checklists.

The firm serves individuals, families, small businesses, and farmers in Blair, NE and surrounding areas. Service delivery is conducted in-person at the single Blair office (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am–12:00pm), with acquisition driven by local presence, word-of-mouth referrals, the firm's website, and direct phone/email contact. No proprietary technology platforms are operated; the firm leverages QuickBooks (with 20+ years of in-house expertise) and standard tax preparation workflows. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers contact the office directly for quotes.

Two IRS Enrolled Agents lead the practice — Jon Sonderup (credentialed since 1994) and Amanda Rosman (credentialed since 2009) — supported by a staff team representing 100+ years of combined experience. The firm holds BBB accreditation and NFIB membership, and maintains a 5.0-star rating across five customer reviews on its website. The business is privately held with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or institutional ownership.

Name

Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services

Legal name

Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services

Website

https://centraltaxblair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services is a locally owned Blair, Nebraska firm, founded in 2000, providing personal and business tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and notary services to individuals, small businesses, and farmers in the surrounding area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Services

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Tax Preparation Services (541213), Payroll Services (541214), Other Accounting Services (541219)

akta.pro primary industry

Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (BPAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll & Employment Tax Services (BPAHABAD), Payroll Tax Filing, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (BPAAAHAB), Tax & Financial Document Preparation Organization (Non-Advisory) (HSAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Tax preparation services
• Bookkeeping services
• Payroll processing
• Notary services
• Small business accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Blair

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax Preparation Services: Professional tax preparation services for individuals and businesses including personal taxes, business taxes, farm tax returns, and multi-state returns
2. Bookkeeping Services: Full-scale bookkeeping and accounting services including accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, monthly and quarterly financial statements
3. Payroll Services: Payroll processing including tax deposits, quarterly returns, 1099 preparation, and retirement plan establishment
4. Notary Services: Notary services for residential, commercial, and personal documents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services is a locally owned tax and accounting firm that prepares personal and business tax returns, provides bookkeeping and payroll processing, and delivers notary services. The firm supports individuals, small businesses, and farms with federal, state, and multi-state filings, IRS audit support, and year-round tax planning, backed by IRS Enrolled Agent staff and 20+ years of QuickBooks experience.

Product overview

Central Tax & Bookkeeping Services is a locally owned and operated tax and accounting firm serving Blair, NE since 2000. The company offers five core service lines: Personal Taxes (individual tax preparation and filing), Business Taxes (business tax planning and compliance), Bookkeeping Services (full-scale accounting and financial reporting), Payroll Services (paycheck processing and tax deposit filing), and Notary Services (document witnessing). The firm also provides supplementary resources including tax forms and publications. All services are delivered by staff with over 100 years of combined experience, with specialization in personal tax preparation, business tax preparation, QuickBooks expertise, and multi-state tax returns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Taxes Tax preparation services for individuals, including federal and state tax filing, IRS support, audit help, and short- and long-term tax planning consultation. Targeted at individual taxpayers and families in Blair, NE and surrounding areas.
• Business Taxes Tax planning and preparation services for businesses, including bookingkeeping, tax reporting and filing, federal/state/local tax preparation, IRS audit support, and payroll services. Designed for small businesses, corporations, LLCs, and farms.
• Bookkeeping Services Full-scale bookkeeping and accounting services including payroll, accounts receivable and payable, monthly and quarterly profit and loss statements, revenue and expense reports, and business tangible property returns. Supports small business owners and farm operators.
• Payroll Services Payroll processing including paycheck processing, federal/state/local tax deposit filing, quarterly tax returns, workers compensation audit support, 1099 preparation, business retirement plan establishment, and year-end reporting.
• Notary Services Notary services for residential, commercial, and personal documents, providing witnessing for document signing and transactions. Available to individuals and businesses in the Blair, NE area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tax preparation completed in a week or less
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Better Business BureauminorOthersBBB accreditation indicates the company meets BBB standards for ethical business practices and customer satisfaction.
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)minorOthersNFIB membership connects the company with the small business community and advocacy resources.
• IRS (Enrolled Agent Program)coreOthersBoth key staff members (Jon Sonderup since 1994, Amanda Rosman since 2009) hold Enrolled Agent credentials with the IRS, allowing them to represent clients before the IRS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Jackson Hewitt: National retail tax preparation chain focused on individual and small business tax filing. Comparable to Central Tax in target customer (individuals and SMBs) and core service (tax preparation), though operates as a franchised retail model rather than a local professional firm.
• H&R Block: The largest U.S. retail tax preparation brand, offering in-person, online, and AI-assisted tax filing for individuals and small businesses. Comparable because it competes with Central Tax for personal and small business tax clients, though at much greater scale and with proprietary technology.
• Liberty Tax: National franchised tax preparation brand serving individuals and small businesses with in-office and online options. Comparable to Central Tax in service mix and SMB/individual target market, but operates at significantly broader scale and footprint.
• Intuit QuickBooks Live: Intuit's on-demand bookkeeping add-on pairing SMB clients with QuickBooks experts for monthly bookkeeping and tax support. Comparable to Central Tax's QuickBooks-powered bookkeeping service, but backed by Intuit's technology platform and brand.

Direct peers

• 1-800Accountant: Virtual accounting and tax service for small businesses and individuals, offering bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. Comparable to Central Tax in service mix and SMB focus, but differentiated by a fully remote/online delivery model.
• Padgett Business Services: Franchised network of small business accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services targeting SMBs, very similar in service mix and customer profile to Central Tax. Considered a direct peer because both serve local SMBs with bundled tax + bookkeeping + payroll offerings.

Emerging players

• Bench: Tech-enabled bookkeeping service for small businesses combining software with a dedicated bookkeeper. Comparable to Central Tax's SMB bookkeeping offering, but competes via a subscription SaaS model with built-in software.
• Pilot: Tech-enabled bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services for startups and small businesses. Comparable to Central Tax in SMB bookkeeping and tax support, but differentiated by software-led workflows and a startup customer focus.
• Botkeeper: AI-driven bookkeeping platform augmented by human accountants for small businesses. Comparable to Central Tax in SMB bookkeeping, but leverages automation to deliver lower-cost service and competes for the same client wallet share.

Regional players

• Greenback Tax Services: Specialized tax preparation service for small businesses and self-employed individuals, including bookkeeping and payroll. Comparable to Central Tax's SMB tax and bookkeeping focus, though operates primarily online rather than from a single physical office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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