Judy Augsburger, CPA, has joined the Reichenbach and Steiner, CPAs firm, 140 N. Main St., Bluffton, according to Neil Reichenbach, CPA, owner.

Augsburger will assist in the oversight of the personal income tax return process, which is a major portion of the company's business, in addition to other responsibilities.

"We are very happy to have Judy join our firm," said Reichenbach. "Her addition to our management team enables us to expand our capabilities and our commitment to the communities we service."

Augsburger, a Bluffton resident since 1994, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She has over 25 years of corporate and public accounting experience. She joins four other CPA's in the Bluffton firm, Neil J. Reichenbach, CPA, David R. Steiner, CPA, Christina M. Suter, CPA and Lisa E. Coonfare, CPA.

She holds a bachelor's degree from Bluffton College, is a member of The Institute of Management Accountants, Lima Chapter, and serves as its web master. She is also a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, SHANNON Service Club, Ottawa Kiwanis Club and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Reichenbach and Steiner, CPAs, provide an entire range of accounting services.

o For individuals, these include income tax returns, bookkeeping, tax planning and consulting.

o For businesses these include preparation of financial statements preparation of federal, state and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLC's; non-profit accounting and tax return preparation; and sales tax. Other services include bookkeeping, accounting software training, Quickbooks consulting, new business set up, payroll tax applications, EIN applications, consulting and auditing services.

o Payroll services include processing and preparation of payroll; federal, state and local payroll tax returns and reconciliations; federal, state and local tax deposits; W-2s and 1099s.

o Trust and estate services include tax returns and accounting.

The company celebrated its 30th year on Main Street in October. Its business phone is 419-358-1723, website: www.cpabluffton.com, e-mail: [email protected]. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

During tax season (January through April 17) the business will also be open on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Other evenings are available by appointment.