Your Taxes. Our Expertise.

At Dotts Hamilton, we do more than prepare your taxes. We provide a wide range of professional services designed to support you and your business throughout the year, including tax preparation, accounting, payroll, and notary services. Our experienced team is here to provide personalized service and dependable support for all of your financial and business needs.

For additional resources and forms, please visit our Resources page. It provides access to relevant information and downloadable forms for your convenience and use.

Our Website Has Been Updated!

We’ve made improvements to provide our clients with easier access to information, answers to common questions, and helpful resources—all in one convenient place.

Take a look around to learn more about our services, find helpful resources, and stay up to date with what’s happening at Dotts Hamilton, Inc.

About Us

Located in Bellefonte, PA, we are a team of trusted tax and accounting professionals. We provide a variety of accounting and business services, along with personalized tax solutions to meet your unique needs. Our goal is to make managing your taxes and finances simple, stress-free, and straightforward.

We take pride in providing personalized, reliable service to individuals and businesses in our community.

What’s the difference between an EA and a CPA?

Our team consists of two Enrolled Agents (EAs) who specialize in tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation. You may be wondering, “What’s the difference between an EA and a CPA?” Both EAs and CPAs can have unlimited representation rights before the IRS. However, EAs specialize specifically in taxation, while CPAs have a broader focus that can include accounting, auditing, and financial planning. Click the link below to learn more about the difference and why working with an Enrolled Agent may be the right choice for your tax needs.

Testimonials

We’d Love to Hear From You!

As we continue to update our website, we’re looking for client testimonials and businesses we can proudly feature!

Whether you’re an individual or a business, we would love to hear about your experience working with us. If you’re a happy client and would like to provide a testimonial, we’d be grateful for the opportunity to share your experience with others.

We’re also looking for business clients who would like to have their business name and logo featured on our updated website. We’re proud of the businesses we work with and would love to showcase our clients and the relationships we’ve built.

If you’re interested in providing a testimonial or having your business logo featured, please contact Tess at tess@dottshamilton.com. She will provide you with an Information and Consent Form to complete before any testimonial, business information, or logo is shared on our website.

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Thank you for being a valued client and for helping us showcase the people and businesses we’re proud to serve!

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Always quick to respond when questions. The handle payroll & taxes and have alleviated a lot of stress during tax time. Great Service!
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Justin Barr
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They do a great job. I have businss interests in multiple states and they take good care of my complex tax situation. Highly recommend.
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Brian Manchester
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Started a new business in 2024! This team has been amazing answering all my questions and guiding me along the way. And I have had 1000 questions! Very confident in this company and look forward to many years ahead working with them. They also do my payroll and it has been so smooth!! Very satisfied! -Hair Lounge Salon
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Great staff . Always on top of things!! Always helpful!!!
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Cindi Brininger
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Great people! and service
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They have done my taxes for years, everyone is super friendly, their rates are affordable, and they are super accurate. Highly recommend!
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Beth Derr
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Highly knowledgeable staff, great service, and most importantly, a friendly office dog!
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Tyler Capozzi
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Top notch service, highly professional and friendly staff.
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Jesse Bathgate
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Best place in town. Friendly staff, quick and accurate service!
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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need to make an appointment to drop off my taxes?

No appointment is necessary to drop off your tax documents. Simply provide your contact information along with all of your tax documents, and our team will contact you if we need any additional information or have questions. We make the process simple and convenient!

You can drop off your items during our normal business hours, or read below to learn more about our Client Portal and/or secure drop box for after-hours.

Click here to review a list of required documents to bring with you.

  • How much does a consultation cost?

We offer free consultations to discuss your accounting, payroll, and tax needs. Depending on the services you require, we will provide a clear quote for any additional services. Our goal is to provide helpful guidance and transparent pricing from the start.

  • What do I need to bring for my free consultation?

If you are meeting with us for tax preparation services, please click here for a list of documents to bring with you. If you are meeting with us for other services or a consultation, you only need to bring yourself. The initial consultation is preliminary, and we will let you know if any additional information or documents are needed.

  • What does our tax return process look like?

Simply provide your tax documents in person or through our client portal. We’ll prepare and review your return, contact you with any questions, and schedule a pick-up when it’s ready. After you review and sign the required forms, we’ll electronically file your federal and state returns. Click here for a detailed, step-by-step overview of our tax preparation process.

  • I got an IRS letter and I don’t know what it means, what should I do?

If you received a letter or notice from the IRS, our tax professionals will need to review it in order to assist you. Please drop it off at our office, mail, or email a copy directly to your assigned tax professional. We will review the notice and help you determine the appropriate next steps.

Convenient After-Hours Tax Document Drop-Off

Need to drop off your tax documents after business hours? Our secure after-hours drop box makes it easy and convenient.


You can use the drop box to securely submit:

Tax documents and paperwork
Invoice payments
Signed 8879s Forms
Tax returns and supporting documents
Other documents requested by our office


Simply place your documents in a sealed envelope and deposit them in our secure drop box at your convenience—even when our office is closed.
No appointment necessary. We’ll retrieve your documents during our next business day and process them accordingly.


Secure. Convenient. Available After Hours.


For your protection, please make sure all documents are securely sealed and clearly include your name and contact information. If submitting a payment, please follow our payment instructions and ensure the appropriate identifying information is included.


Drop off your documents when it works for you—day or night.

Client Portal

We use DocIt as our secure client portal for Tax and Payroll Clients, providing an easy, convenient, and secure way to manage your tax documents from anywhere.

Through the portal, you can:

Securely upload your documents (Tax documents or New-Hire Forms) directly from your mobile device or computer.
Access your completed tax returns.
Review and download other tax documents / invoices provided by your assigned tax professional.

If you would like access to the portal, you will need to request an invitation from our office. Once we receive your request and create your portal, you will receive an email, via email provided, with instructions to log in and set up your password. You will have 24 hours to complete the portal set-up. Once your account is set up, you’ll be able to securely access and manage your tax or payroll documents at your convenience.

Interested in using our portal?

Please visit our Contact / Careers page to fill out a contact form or give us a call at 814-355-3335.

End-of-Year Newsletter

Click the button below to view our current end-of-year newsletter. Inside, you’ll find highlights from the past year, important updates, and a look at what’s ahead. We’re excited to share our accomplishments, memorable moments, and upcoming plans with you. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year, and we hope you enjoy reading our latest newsletter!

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Bellefonte Intervalley area chamber of commerce

The Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber represents all areas of business and industry, service and tourism, as well as individuals located throughout Centre County.