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Strategic Tax Planning & Prep
Year-round planning that trims liability, keeps multi-state rules clean, and ends April surprises before they start.
4.8★ Southlake, DFW tax advisory
Tax Preparation & Planning— Done Right, Done for You.
Year-round planning and IRS representation for families and business owners who want fewer surprises.
4.8★ reviews
Southlake · DFW
Led by two Enrolled Agents
10k+ returns
Fewer surprises IRS-ready Books that stay usable
What we handle
Plan. Protect. Keep the books clean.
Four ways Hightower keeps your tax picture steady before stress shows up.
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IRS Problems & Resolutions
Enrolled Agents and NTPI Fellows with unlimited rights to represent you before the IRS — not a call-center sales shop.
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Take Two Tax Review
A line-by-line look at prior returns to recover missed deductions and fix what was left on the table.
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Small Business Bookkeeping
Virtual bookkeeping led by accounting pros — accurate books, cleaner reporting, and fewer last-minute scrambles.
Boutique attention. Serious authority.
Southlake advisors for complex returns and IRS pressure.
Kelly Hightower and Devin Goodman bring credentialed tax authority, clear communication, and practical bookkeeping judgment to clients who need more than seasonal filing.
Kelly Hightower
EA, NTPI Fellow®
Advanced IRS representation training across individual, corporate, partnership, and tax resolution matters.
Devin Goodman
EA, QuickBooks Online Pro Certified
Tax and small-business support with practical communication and year-round follow-through.Client reviews
Trusted when taxes get complicated.
Owners and families describe a team that answers clearly, stays responsive, and keeps complex returns moving.
Industries we serve
Built for operators with moving parts.
North Texas tax advisors supporting payroll, entities, estimates, sales tax, cashflow, and records that stay usable all year.
Business owners
Planning, filing, books, and payroll that keep owner-led companies decision-ready.
Real estate professionals
Tax-aware support for agents, brokers, property activity, and estimated payments.
Medical practices
Coordination for practices juggling payroll, equipment, collections, and growth.
Contractors and trades
Books, payroll, sales tax, and filing built around crews, materials, and margins.
Professional services
Planning and accounting for consultants, agencies, attorneys, and advisors.
Restaurants and hospitality
Payroll rhythm, sales tax, tips, vendors, and seasonal cashflow without the chaos.
Retail and ecommerce
Inventory, channels, sales tax, merchant deposits, and reporting you can trust.
Startups and new entities
Formation, setup, elections, and first-year planning before the books get messy.
Self-employed professionals
Estimates, deductions, retirement questions, and records that make filing easier.
Family-owned businesses
A steady partner when household tax decisions and business choices overlap.
High-income households
Planning and filing for households that need more than a seasonal transaction.
Nonprofits and community groups
Clean records and reliable compliance for organizations that can’t afford guesswork.
Why clients switch
Most tax shops look backward. We look ahead.
Three problems that keep showing up when owners and families outgrow a seasonal preparer.
The reactive trap
Filing correctly is the baseline. If you only talk taxes in April, you’re leaving money and options on the table.
The IRS burden
A notice shouldn’t derail your life or business. You need federally authorized representation that takes the pressure off you.
The bookkeeping gap
In-house books get expensive fast, and software alone doesn’t give strategic oversight. Your numbers should stay decision-ready.
A calmer path forward
Three steps to a cleaner tax year.
Book the consult
Talk through your current picture with a Southlake-based boutique team.
Deploy the plan
We tighten books, sharpen tax positioning, or resolve active IRS matters.
Stay ahead
Proactive communication all year — not just when the deadline hits.
Stop guessing. Start planning.
Whether you’re protecting a family’s estate or scaling a business, don’t leave the next move to chance.
Common questions
Clear answers before you call.
Straight language on services, credentials, location, and fit for Southlake and Dallas-Fort Worth clients.
Who does Hightower & Associates serve in Southlake and Dallas-Fort Worth?
Hightower & Associates supports Southlake and Dallas-Fort Worth families, business owners, estates, self-employed professionals, and organizations that need tax planning, preparation, IRS representation, or bookkeeping support.
Can an Enrolled Agent represent me before the IRS?
Yes. Enrolled Agents are federally authorized tax practitioners with unlimited practice rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS for audits, collections, appeals, and other administrative tax matters.
What is an NTPI Fellow?
An NTPI Fellow has completed advanced National Tax Practice Institute training focused on IRS representation, including examinations, collections, appeals, and taxpayer advocacy.
Do you offer year-round tax planning, not just tax preparation?
Yes. Hightower & Associates works with clients throughout the year to reduce surprises, plan estimated payments, coordinate books, and prepare for filing season before April arrives.
Do you help with prior tax returns or missed deductions?
Yes. The Take Two Tax Review is designed to examine past returns line by line and identify potential missed deductions, errors, or recovery opportunities when appropriate.
Can bookkeeping be handled virtually?
Yes. The firm offers online, remote, and virtual bookkeeping support for small businesses that need accurate records and clearer financial reporting.
Where is Hightower & Associates located?
The office is located at 280 Miron Dr, Southlake, TX 76092, serving Southlake and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.
How do I get a consultation?
Call Hightower & Associates or request a consult to discuss tax planning, IRS resolution, tax review, or bookkeeping support.