Your Goals. Our Experts

Your Goals. Our Experts.

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In life, your goals go way beyond taxes.
So do we.

At Ketel Thorstenson, our expert CPAs, EAs, and accountants navigate the ever-changing financial landscape and simplify its complexities for your benefit. We will work with you to elevate your financial standing, optimize your business practices, and give you the confidence to plan for your future.

Why KT?

We go beyond filing taxes, providing comprehensive accounting services for individuals and businesses so they can focus on what’s important to them. Our experts specialize in the construction, hospitality, agricultural, government, and nonprofit industries.

Services

Audit

Our audit experts are dedicated to learning your organization’s financial standing, identifying any problems, and providing innovative and timely financial solutions.
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Tax

We will help you navigate the complexities of our financial systems, turn your strengths into tax saving advantages, and help you meet your personal and business goals.
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Business Accounting

Our business accounting services are designed to sustain the everyday operational and accounting functions of your organization, so you can focus on your customers and running a successful business.
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Advisory/Valuation

An experienced team of advisors that can provide professional guidance in business valuation, financial projections, litigation support, ACA compliance, management, and human resources.
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KT Blog – Latest Insights

Construction Crew
July 17, 2025

Turning Hiring into Tax Savings: A Construction Company’s Guide to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The construction industry faces ongoing challenges with labor shortages and rising costs. One way to…
Construction
July 16, 2025

Depreciation Recapture

The selling of assets can have a significant impact on your operations. One aspect to…
Gig Worker
July 14, 2025

Gig Worker’s Guide to Tax Planning

If you are part of the gig economy, whether you are driving for a rideshare…
Home Improvement
July 11, 2025

Home Improvement Credits Expiring Soon: Take Advantage Now!

If you have made or are planning to make improvements to your primary residence, act…

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Come Work at KT!

Whether you’re looking for a career change, starting fresh out of college, or looking for an accounting internship, we may be the right fit for you!

We are looking for people who are dedicated to helping others reach their fullest potential, are passionate about building trust through collaboration, committed to providing quality service, and devoted to creating strategic relationships.

The KT Addition

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KT’s Newsletter

The KT Addition is published and emailed out to clients three times a year. It’s a great way to keep our customers informed on the latest updates to financial legislation, tax strategies, industry trends, and business practices, in addition to the latest happenings at KT.

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Once we get to know you and your goals, we can put together a comprehensive plan to help you achieve them.