Tax and business advisors in Winston-Salem
Trusted tax advice since 1961
Tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, and planning for families and small businesses across the Triad.We prepare returns for individuals and families, keep the books and payroll running for small businesses, and help both plan ahead so tax season holds fewer surprises.
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Since 1961
Serving Winston-Salem families and businesses
CPA and EA
Technical expertise with a personal approach
Year-round
Help in October, not only in April
Old Salem
500 South Church Street, in historic Old Salem
How can we help?
For you and your family
Whether your return is familiar or has more moving parts—investments, rental property, retirement, trusts, or a business—we prepare it carefully and help you plan for what comes next.
See all services for individualsFor your business
Books, payroll, taxes, and planning under one roof, so when a big decision comes up, you have someone who already understands your numbers.
See all services for businessesFor business owners
One stop for your books, payroll, and taxes
When the same people keep your books, run payroll, and prepare your return, we can tell you in July what December will look like, and whether to buy that asset now or wait.
- Monthly books you can actually read
- Payroll and filings handled on time
- Tax planning before year-end
We work with owner-led businesses of all kinds, bringing together the accounting, payroll, tax, and practical guidance each one needs.
What working with us is actually like
Most households only need their tax preparer once a year, and that's fine. But when an IRS letter shows up or you sell a rental, it helps to have someone who already knows your history and returns your call.
You'll talk to someone who knows your file
Call and you'll reach the people who prepared your return, so you never have to explain everything again.
We explain what we find
If something changed or could work better next year, we'll tell you in plain English, and we're always happy to answer questions.
Modern tools, old-fashioned service
A secure portal, e-signatures, and a scanning app handle the paperwork, which leaves more time for talking with you.
Worked with us? We'd love to hear how it went.
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Sixty-plus years, one family, and a whole lot of tax returns
Ann Snipes opened C&S Income Tax Service in 1961 with a family friend, and she kept seeing clients until she was 91. She knew their kids' names, asked about their parents, and looked forward to tax season because it meant catching up with people she cared about.
Her grandson Jayson spent years insisting he'd never go into the family business. Then he left teaching in 2017 to learn it from her. Today he leads the firm with the same promise she made to every client, backed by a CPA license, an Enrolled Agent credential, and a much faster computer.
How becoming a client works
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Create your secure account
Sign up through our client portal and tell us what you need. It takes a few minutes, and everything is encrypted.
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We review it and reach out
We read every request personally and follow up with the right next step, whether that's a consultation, a checklist, or a phone call.
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Work together your way
Meet in the office, drop off your documents, or do it all online.
Insights and updates
Tax law has a way of changing right after you've figured it out. We share practical updates so you know when something deserves your attention.
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Getting started with your secure client portal
How to activate your TaxDome account, upload documents, complete your organizer, and sign and pay online, plus a tip about the mobile app.
Tax questions
Do I still need to keep track of my deductions?
Most households take the standard deduction now, so are those receipts still worth keeping? Usually, yes. Here's why.
Client guide
What to gather before your tax appointment
A practical checklist of the documents most returns need, so your appointment is quick and nothing gets missed.
Thinking about becoming a client?
Create your secure account and tell us what you're looking for. We'll review it personally and follow up with the next step, and if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (336) 701-6264 or book an introductory call