Hughes & Associates

At Hughes & Associates, we are a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing exceptional accounting, tax, retirement, and business consulting services to individuals, small businesses, and larger corporations in Valdosta and surrounding communities. With over thirty years of cumulative experience as Certified Public Accountants, our team of experts is committed to delivering quality work at a highly efficient pace.

Our Story

Founded in 2017 by Thad Hughes, CPA, our firm was built on the principle of delivering quality and efficiency to every client who entrusts us with their finances. With a team of seasoned and expert professionals, we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their long-term financial security.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our clients. Our services include:

Business Certified Public Accounting Services

• Choice of entity planning
• Employee benefit consulting
• Sale or exchanges of business property
• Automated bookkeeping services
• Quarterly payroll tax preparation
• Annual W-2 and 1099 preparation
• Sales and motor fuel tax preparation
• Depreciation schedules
• Amortization schedules

Retirement Plan Administration

• Plan design
• Plan document preparation
• Calculation of employer contributions to the Plan
• Preparation of Annual Reports for the Employer and Participants
• Filing of annual Form 5500 or Form 5500-SF with the IRS and the Department of Labor
• Distribution and loan processing for participants

Bookkeeping and Data Processing Services

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping and data processing services

Attestation Services

• Audits of retirement and employee benefit plans, specializing in 401 K Plans
• Review of financial statements
• Compilation of financial statements
• Personal financial statements
• Forecasts and projections
• Other special procedures

QuickBooks Consulting and Training

• Set up of QuickBooks based on client's needs
• Training the client to properly use the software
• Provide assistance to the client for posting and recording of transactions in the software

Personal Certified Public Accounting Services

• Income tax services
• Income tax planning and projections
• Income Tax preparation for Individuals, Corporations, and Partnerships
• Federal and state tax examinations
• Tax planning for a divorce
• Personal financial planning
• Preparation of personal financial statements
• Regular and Roth IRA contribution and distribution planning
• Tax examination representation
• Estate tax planning
• Preparation of estate and gift tax returns

What Sets Us Apart

At Hughes & Associates, we are committed to providing exceptional services that cater to the unique needs of our clients. With a team of experienced and certified professionals, we strive for excellence and provide our clients with timely services that meet their specific needs. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients and providing personalized attention to their financial needs.