Strategic Tax Planning and Prep
Proactive, year-round strategies designed to safely minimize tax liability, optimize state and multi-state compliance, and eliminate April surprises.
4.8 ★★★★★ Southlake & Dallas-Fort Worth Tax Advisory
Tax Strategy Built for Precision. Protection Designed for Peace of Mind.
Award-winning, year-round tax planning and IRS representation for families, business owners, estates and more. We handle the complexities so you can confidently focus on growth.
10+ years in business10,000+ returns filedMillions saved for clients4.8 ★ Stellar ReviewsLed by 2 Enrolled Agents + NTPI Fellows
Tax strategy, IRS protection, and cleaner books
Choose the right level of support, then let a credentialed team carry the complexity.
Hightower pairs proactive planning with hands-on representation and bookkeeping discipline, so your tax picture is managed before it becomes stressful.
IRS Problems & Elite Resolutions
We are not a massive, faceless advertising sales organization. As Enrolled Agents and NTPI Fellows, we possess unlimited rights to represent you directly before the IRS.
Take Two Tax Review
Let our experts review your past returns line-by-line to uncover missed deductions and hidden recovery options.
Concierge Small Business Bookkeeping
Cost-effective virtual bookkeeping led by accounting professionals, providing real-time financial accuracy online, remotely, and virtually.
Boutique attention. Serious expertise.
Meet the Southlake tax advisors trusted with complex returns and IRS pressure.
Kelly Hightower and Devin Goodman bring credentialed tax authority, responsive communication, and practical bookkeeping judgment to clients who need more than seasonal filing.
Kelly Hightower
EA, NTPI Fellow®
Kelly brings advanced IRS representation training across individual, corporate, partnership, and tax resolution matters.
Devin Goodman
EA, QuickBooks Online Pro Certified
Devin supports tax clients and small businesses with bookkeeping experience, practical communication, and year-round follow-through.Client words carry the weight
Professional, patient, responsive — especially when the tax picture is not simple.
Families and business owners describe a team that answers questions clearly, manages complex moving parts, and keeps communication steady.
Industries served
Expertise across the economy
North Texas tax advisors supporting clients with payroll, entity questions, estimates, sales tax, cashflow pressure, family decisions, and records that need to stay usable all year.
Business owners
Planning, filing, books, payroll, and cashflow support for owner-led companies that need cleaner decisions.
Real estate professionals
Tax-aware support for agents, brokers, property activity, estimated payments, and year-round records.
Medical practices
Accounting and tax coordination for practices balancing payroll, equipment, collections, and growth.
Contractors and trades
Books, payroll, sales tax, and filing support built around project work, crews, materials, and margins.
Professional services
Tax planning and accounting for consultants, agencies, attorneys, advisors, and service-led firms.
Restaurants and hospitality
Support for payroll rhythm, sales tax, tip reporting, cashflow, vendor records, and seasonal swings.
Retail and ecommerce
Accounting support for inventory, sales channels, sales tax obligations, merchant deposits, and clean reporting.
Startups and new entities
Formation support, accounting setup, tax elections, and first-year planning before the books get messy.
Self-employed professionals
Estimated taxes, deductions, retirement planning questions, and records that make filing less painful.
Family-owned businesses
A steady accounting partner for companies where business decisions and household tax planning overlap.
High-income households
Planning and filing for households that need more than a basic tax-season transaction.
Nonprofits and community groups
Practical accounting and filing support for organizations that need clean records and reliable compliance.
Forward-looking tax support
Most Tax Practices Only Look Backward. We Look Ahead.
The Reactive Trap
Filing your taxes correctly is just the baseline. If you're only talking to your tax professional in April, you are leaving hard-earned money on the table.
The IRS Burden
Receiving an IRS notice shouldn't derail your life or business. You need elite, federally authorized protection that stops the stress in its tracks.
The Bookkeeping Gap
In-house bookkeeping is costly, and generic software lacks strategic oversight. Your business deserves boutique, proactive data management.
A calmer path forward
Your Path to Smarter Tax Strategy
Book Your Consultation
Connect with our Southlake-based boutique team to review your current financial landscape.
Deploy the Strategy
We execute a tailored plan—streamlining your bookkeeping, optimizing your tax positioning, or resolving active IRS matters.
Gain Total Peace of Mind
Enjoy proactive, concierge communication all year long—not just during tax season.
Stop Guessing. Start Planning.
Whether you are protecting your family's estate or scaling a small business, don't leave your financial security to chance.
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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 to discuss tax planning, IRS resolution, tax review, or bookkeeping support.