Business Details
45 Years
experience
Expert Tax & Accounting Services in Riverside
Established in 1981, The Tax Center has built a reputation as a trusted provider of comprehensive tax and accounting solutions for individuals and small businesses. Our team of Enrolled Agents and tax professionals specializes in navigating complex tax codes to deliver accurate filings, strategic planning, and IRS audit representation. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize personalized service, offering monthly accounting reconciliations, payroll reporting, and tailored tax-saving strategies.Our commitment to client education ensures businesses maintain clean financial records year-round. Located in Riverside, Missouri, we serve clients through in-person consultations and secure digital platforms, adapting our services to meet evolving financial needs while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance.
Services
Tax Preparation
IRS Audit Representation
Payroll Reporting
Tax Planning
Small Business Accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Balance Sheet Analysis
Income Statement Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in tax and accounting services since 1981
- Our team includes IRS-licensed Enrolled Agents with audit representation expertise
- We provide customized small business accounting systems with unlimited consultations
- Our proactive tax planning identifies year-round savings opportunities
- We maintain clean general ledgers to ensure accurate financial reporting
Associations and certifications
- Enrolled Agent
What people say
Expert tax knowledge
Personalized service
IRS audit support
Accurate filings
Decades of experience
Services
Small Business Accounting
We reconcile bank accounts, generate income statements and balance sheets, and maintain clean general ledgers for small businesses. Our monthly or quarterly services include unlimited consultations to help owners understand financial reports. This foundational accounting work enables accurate tax filings and informed business decisions.
IRS Audit Representation
Our Enrolled Agents handle IRS audits from start to finish, protecting clients from unnecessary tax liabilities. We prepare documentation, communicate with auditors, and leverage tax code expertise to resolve issues while minimizing client involvement and business disruption.
Tax Preparation
We prepare and electronically file individual and business tax returns with accuracy checks to prevent IRS scrutiny. Services include Schedule C preparation for businesses with incomplete records and system setup for simplified future bookkeeping.
Payroll Reporting
Our after-the-fact payroll service processes manual records into official W-2, W-3, and 1099 forms. We handle tax deposits through EFTPS and maintain organized payroll documentation for compliance with federal and state requirements.
Tax Planning
We implement year-round strategies to legally minimize tax liabilities for individuals and businesses. Our proactive planning considers evolving tax laws and client-specific circumstances to maximize after-tax income through deductions and credits.
People
Tim Rhoades
Founder / Enrolled Agent
Founded The Tax Center in 1981. Specializes in individual and business tax returns, IRS audit representation, and tax problem resolution. Holds Enrolled Agent status for IRS representation.
Becky Morgan
Enrolled Agent
Has worked at The Tax Center since 1990. Prepares tax returns for all entity types and provides accounting/payroll services for small businesses. Holds Enrolled Agent certification.
David Cliburn
Tax Return Preparer
Joined in 2022. Specializes in individual tax preparation during annual filing seasons. Provides seasonal tax compliance support for individual clients.
Mary Smith
Office Manager
Manages front desk operations since 2021. Brings 30+ years of office management experience to ensure smooth daily operations and client service coordination.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide monthly/quarterly bank reconciliations, income statements, balance sheets, general ledger maintenance, and unlimited consultations for small businesses.
Do you handle IRS audit representation?
Yes, our Enrolled Agents represent clients during IRS audits, handling all communication and documentation to resolve tax issues.
What tax planning services are available?
We offer year-round tax planning strategies to legally minimize liabilities, including deduction optimization and credit identification for individuals and businesses.
Are payroll services available for existing businesses?
Yes, we process manual payroll records into official reports and tax filings, including W-2s and 1099s for existing businesses.
What are your tax season hours?
During tax season (Jan 14-Apr 15), we're open Mon-Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-4 for extended client support.
