Frequently Asked Questions


Where’s my tax refund?

If you would like to know the status of your tax refund from the IRS and state(s), this is the place to check:

Where is FRANZ CPAs located?

Our office is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We provide tax preparation, tax planning, tax strategy, accounting, audit, estate planning, business consulting, payroll, and other financial services to clients here in Cincinnati and across the country in all 50 states. We are equipped to serve clients via virtual support anywhere in the United States. You can find more specifics about our office location on the Contact page.

What types of clients does FRANZ CPAs serve?

FRANZ CPAs is dedicated to serving individuals and owner-managed businesses. Our continuing mission is to provide value-added service with the highest level of expertise and professionalism possible. Services to each client are tailored to meet their particular needs, whether it is the selection of an operating entity, accounting software and an employee benefits package for a new business, or providing tax and consulting services to an established organization.

What sectors/industries does FRANZ CPAs serve?

Owner-Managed Business - Architecture - Attorney - Construction - Consulting - Employee Benefit Plans - Engineering - Fabricators - Finance - Franchisors - Health Care/Physicians - Homebuilders - Homeowners’ & Condominium Associations (HOAs & COAs) - Information Technology - Insurance Agents/Brokers - Machine & Job Shops - Manufacturing - Nonprofit Organizations - Nursing Homes - Real Estate Agents (Commercial & Residential) - Real Estate Developers - Restaurant - Retail Trade - Service - Sales Representatives - Wholesale Distribution

How does FRANZ CPAs charge for services and how does our costs compare to other CPA firms?

Our charges are time based and are billable by the hour. Typically, we are able to provide a quote for our expected fees after we are able to gain an understanding of each clients unique accounting & taxation needs. Our overhead costs are kept low to allow us to pass our cost savings onto our clients. Over the years’, our charges have been consistently competitive or lower compared to other quality CPA firms.

What are QuickBooks ProAdvisors?

QuickBooks is a popular accounting software and our team includes multiple Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, which means we have successfully completed a comprehensive QuickBooks curriculum, developed by Intuit® to teach us the best practices in QuickBooks installation, setup, payroll, reporting, and other day-to-day functions of the software. Our Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors specialize in working with small businesses.

Is FRANZ CPAs hiring?

The team at FRANZ CPAs consists of highly motivated professionals seeking to improve both their skills and abilities along with assisting in our clients’ growth and prosperity and we are always looking to add qualified individuals to our team. FRANZ CPAs is an equal opportunity employer always looking for qualified professionals to join our team.