Eli Brandt, CPA
Partner
Grew up on a cow-calf operation near the county line and keeps farm books the way a farmer would.
Eli grew up on his family’s cow-calf operation and spent his summers hauling hay before he ever opened a ledger.
He works with farms, ranches and the small businesses that serve them, from Schedule F and equipment sales to a first payroll. He’s happy to meet at the kitchen table.
- With the firm since
- 2016
- Education
- B.S. Agricultural Economics and M.Acc., Kansas State University
- Licences
- Certified Public Accountant, Kansas
- Handles
- Farm and ranch returns, Small business returns, Payroll, Bookkeeping
Written by Eli
The September 15 deadline for S‑corporations, explained
If your S‑corporation or partnership filed an extension in March, its return is due September 15. Here’s what to send, and what happens if it’s late.
Farmers: the March 1 rule that replaces estimated tax
If most of your income comes from farming, you can skip quarterly estimates entirely. The trade-off is an early deadline.
Selling a combine or a cow herd: how Form 4797 treats it
The same sale can be ordinary income or a capital gain depending on what you sold and how long you kept it.
The other partners
Diane Keel, CPA, CFP®
Managing partner
Plans taxes around the big moments: a new baby, a sold house, the first year of retirement.
- With the firm since
- 2009
- Works with
- Individuals, families and retirement planning
Samuel Ledger, CPA
Founding partner
Has answered IRS letters for Flint Hills families since 1987, and still reads every one himself.
- With the firm since
- 1987
- Works with
- IRS and Kansas letters, audits and estates
Start with a 20‑minute intro call.
Free, by phone or video. We’ll ask a few questions, tell you what we need, and quote a fixed fee before any work starts.
The office
214 Commercial Street
Alder Grove, KS 66800
[email protected]
For questions only. Never send documents by email.
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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| Saturday | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Parking behind the building off Walnut Street. Step-free entrance at the back door.