Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer & Regula CPAs, are participating in the "Operation CPA." It is a program for Ohioans serving in the armed forces. The program enlists Ohio CPA firms to provide qualifying service men and women and their spouses with free tax preparation of their personal returns.

To qualify, the service member must have been deployed outside their area of permanent residence on full time active duty any part of 2011, or have a deployment pending during the tax filing season of 2012

Qualifying service personnel from northwest Ohio may call either the Bluffton or Lima office for an appointment to have their 2011 personal returns prepared.

The Bluffton number is 419-369-9001; Lima 419-222-2001. Persons with questions about Operation CPA may contact the Ohio Society of CPAs, 1-888-959-1212.