Business & Individual Tax

The Team

Tariq A. Khan, CPA

Shareholder, Tax

Amy Chavez, CPA, ABV

Shareholder, Tax and Valuation

Laura J. Liewen, CPA

Shareholder, Tax

We’ve been helping clients navigate changing federal and state income tax requirements since 1942. Our reputation is built on proactive planning and transparent communication. There are many qualified accountants out there that can file simple tax returns for individuals year. For those needing support from an expert with in-depth knowledge in specific industries or who have complex tax situations, R&A CPAs stands above the rest.

We provide individuals as well as local and international businesses with integrated tax and trusted advisory solutions.

Our team considers your comprehensive personal, family, and business situation to address areas such as tax, real estate, investments and estate planning. We also provide a multitude of critical business and personal resources to assist you and always stay on top of the ever-changing tax laws. By partnering with R&A CPA’s, you’ll receive expert service in these areas and more:

  • Tax return preparation and planning
  • Estate and trust tax advisory
  • International expatriation and work visas
  • Foreign financial and investment accounts
  • Multi-state taxation
  • State and local taxes
  • Representation before taxing authorities
  • Tax resolution
  • Entity classification and multi-tiered ownership
  • Ownership restructuring

Read our blogs on Employee Retention credits here and here.

The R&A Advantage

By serving our clients with personalized, timely, and value-driven solutions, we have become one of the largest public accounting firms in the Southwest. We recognize that each business has its own set of unique challenges and requirements. Our team of professionals takes the time to forge relationships with our clients that span generations of families and business owners.

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