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Strategic Tax Support, Seamlessly Delivered.

Tax preparation is an essential part of running a healthy business — but it should never feel disconnected from the financial decisions you’re making throughout the year.

Intentionally Integrated Support.

​A Concierge Tax Experience.

 

At Ascendance Consulting, we believe high-performing businesses deserve a tax process that is proactive, not reactive. To provide the highest level of service, we have brought the tax preparation process in-house.

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Ascendance Consulting now handles your full tax preparation, strategy, and data compilation directly. We then partner with Ronald K. Jones, CPA—an established firm where Jacqueline Elizabeth holds a leadership role—to conduct the final regulatory review and execute the official filing.

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This "concierge" approach ensures you work almost exclusively with the advisor who knows your business best, while still retaining the compliance security of a CPA firm.

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How the Relationship Works

 

We have streamlined the process to ensure you have one point of contact for your financial life.

 

Ascendance Consulting (Your Primary Lead):

  • Preparation: We handle all data collection, organization, and tax return preparation.

  • Strategy: We analyze the return for tax-saving opportunities and future planning.

  • Communication: We are your direct line for questions, document requests, and strategy calls.

  • Advisory: We ensure your tax outcome aligns with your broader business goals.

 

Ronald K. Jones, CPA (The Compliance Partner):

  • Filing: Executes the official electronic filing with the IRS and state agencies.

  • Compliance: Provides the final CPA-level review to ensure regulatory adherence.

  • Support: Acts as the technical filing entity behind the scenes.

 

The Result: You enjoy a seamless, high-touch experience without the friction of managing multiple firms.

 

Why This Integration Matters

 

Many business owners experience tax preparation as a disconnected, once-a-year event where they have to re-explain their business to a stranger.

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By keeping the preparation within Ascendance Consulting, your taxes are prepared by the same team that watches your numbers year-round.

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Clients benefit from:

  • Zero Learning Curve: We already know your books, your major purchases, and your goals.

  • Proactive Strategy: We catch opportunities during the year, not just at tax time.

  • Efficiency: No "middle-man" delays. We prep the return and coordinate the filing instantly.

  • Privacy & Comfort: You work with the advisor you trust, not a pool of seasonal staff.

 

A Unified Financial Picture

 

Because Jacqueline Elizabeth leads the preparation process through Ascendance and coordinates the filing through Ronald K. Jones, CPA, your financial picture is viewed holistically.

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That means:

  • One Conversation: You discuss your books, your budget, and your taxes in the same context.

  • One Data Request: We don't ask for documents we already have.

  • One Strategic Vision: Your tax strategy supports your business growth, rather than hindering it.

 

Who This Is For

 

This concierge structure is designed for:

  • Executive & Strategic Subscribers who want a white-glove experience.

  • Wedding and event professionals with complex revenue streams.

  • Creative and service-based businesses scaling rapidly.

  • Business owners who want clarity beyond compliance.

 

Engagement & Billing

 

To ensure a smooth experience:

  • Primary Engagement: You will engage Ascendance Consulting for your Tax Preparation and Advisory services.

  • Filing Coordination: Ascendance Consulting contracts directly with Ronald K. Jones, CPA to finalize and file your return.

  • Simplified Billing: In most cases, your tax preparation fees will be invoiced directly by Ascendance Consulting, simplifying your vendor list.

 

Note: While Ascendance Consulting manages the preparation, the final return is filed under the credentials of Ronald K. Jones, CPA to ensure full regulatory compliance.

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Tax Strategy

Tax guidance informed by real experience in the wedding and creative industries, accounting for seasonality, advance payments, and the financial rhythms unique to event-based businesses.

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Professional Standards

Accurate preparation, thoughtful planning, and clear communication delivered with discretion, compliance, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
 

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A Simpler Approach

Tax support designed to reduce surprises, eliminate unnecessary complexity, and give you confidence in your numbers — without added stress or confusion.
 

Start With the Right Conversation.

If you’re unsure whether you need advisory support, tax preparation, or both, the best place to start is a conversation.

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We’ll review your current situation, identify where support makes the most sense, and guide you toward the right next step — without pressure or confusion.

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This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about putting the right support in place.

Tax preparation services are provided through Ronald K. Jones, CPA, a separate legal entity. Advisory and consulting services are provided through Ascendance Consulting.

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Prior Lake
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Prior Lake, MN 55372

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New Prague, MN 56071
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