Technical excellence, attention to detail, and timely compliance are some of the characteristics in which we take pride. But there is much more involved with our clients’ experience at Tarpley & Underwood. The superior tax compliance we provide is simply the final move in a comprehensive tax strategy that is tailored to meet our clients’ precise needs, thus eliminating any surprise ending to the tax year. Because we know that the money you invest in your business and life needs to be considered carefully from a tax perspective, we maximize the tax benefits of our clients with detailed strategies to minimize business and personal liabilities. After the return is filed, we continue working on the overall strategy that carries on to subsequent years. We want to protect your assets so that you and your family are able to thrive from your hard work.

“Over and over the courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one’s affairs as to keep taxes as low as possible… for nobody owes any public duty more tax than the law demands; taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions.”
~Judge Learned Hand

Our tax specialists work together to ensure that there are no missed opportunities for tax savings. The team approach involves the depth and breadth of all of our financial services to make sure every issue that may arise is addressed by an expert in that field.

Our Tax Services:

• Comprehensive Tax Strategy Advisement
• Business Plans & Projections
• State & Local Taxation • Estate, Trust, & Gift Planning & Compliance
• International Tax Consulting & Compliance
• Entity Formation Analysis
• Payroll & Property Tax Compliance
• Tax-Exempt Filings
• Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support
• Tax Controversy Assistance & IRS Representation
• Cost Segregation Studies
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Transaction Analysis