Personal Taxes, Done Right, By Someone Who Actually Responds.
At Thompson Flaherty, we treat individual clients like people, not files. You get straight answers, quick responses, and a CPA who actually knows your name when you call. And if the IRS ever sends a letter, you’re not dealing with it alone.
Emails went unanswered for weeks. Phone calls got routed to voicemail. You wanted a quick answer and ended up Googling it yourself.
"I got a letter from the IRS and panicked."
You weren't sure what it meant, whether it was serious, or who was supposed to help you deal with it. Your old CPA acted like it wasn't their problem.
"I felt rushed and never really understood my return."
You signed where they told you to sign, handed over a payment, and walked out with no real idea of what changed, what you could've done differently, or what to expect next year.
What Working With Us Actually Looks Like
Even if we only see your return once a year, the way we handle it is different. Here’s what you can expect from start to finish.
You'll Actually Hear Back From Us
When you email, you get a reply. When you call, someone picks up. When you have a quick question in September about whether something is deductible, you don’t have to wait until next April to ask it. Communication isn’t an extra service we charge for. It’s just how we work.
If the IRS Writes, We Handle It
Getting a letter from the IRS is stressful, even when it’s something minor. Forward it to us. We’ll read it, explain what it actually means in plain English, and handle the response on your behalf. That includes audits, notices, penalty disputes, and identity verification issues. You don’t have to figure out the IRS phone tree. That’s what we’re here for.
We'll Explain Your Return So You Actually Understand It
Before you sign, we walk you through what’s on your return, why your refund or balance looks the way it does, and what could change next year. No rushed appointments. No tax jargon. If you want to understand how your taxes work, we’ll take the time. If you just want the summary, we’ll keep it short. Your call.
What We Handle for Individual Clients
Personal tax return preparation and filing
IRS notice response and audit representation
Year-round questions and tax advice
Prior-year returns, amendments, and back taxes
Multi-state, retirement, and investment income returns
Life event tax guidance (marriage, home, inheritance, retirement)
Whether you just need your return done right, you’re dealing with an IRS letter, or you’re overdue on a year or two and want someone to help you catch up, we can help.
The first call is free. No pressure, no obligation. Just a real conversation about where you’re at and what you need.