The Bean Counters
Our Firm
For over 50 years, American Tax Service has been providing quality tax preparation, tax planning, and accounting services to individuals and businesses in and around our community. Our expertise ranges from tax preparation and accounting/bookkeeping services to more in-depth services such as IRS audits, business start-ups, and financial planning.
We not only want to help our clients plan for the future but protect it, too! We have recently added life insurance protection to our menu of services. We now can provide exceptional service in all areas of our clients' financial worlds.
Members:
National Association of Tax Professionals
National Association of Enrolled Agents
Topeka Chamber of Commerce
National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieving future financial goals. Through our open communication approach, we reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. American Tax Service is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism.
We have been a staple of the business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned. Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around Topeka. We believe this to be a direct result of our responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose American Tax Service receive competent and timely advice.
We believe in providing our clients with peace of mind by having highly trained, professional staff. Our dedication to high standards, seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year. Find out what over 4,000 clients already know:
American Tax Service is your trusted advisor for life!
Our Team
Kurt C. Guth
CISA, Corporate Officer
Email: kcguth@atsanywhere.com
Kurt is an Enrolled Agent (EA). He is our lead Accountant, a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and oversees the overall operation of the company as the President, Board Member, and Corporate Officer. Kurt oversees our Accounting Department, the completion of complex corporate and individual tax returns, IRS issue resolution, Offers in Compromise, IRS audits, tax planning projects, and QuickBooks consultation. He is also an investment advisor representative and a licensed property and casualty agent.
Prior to American Tax Service, Kurt was a certified information systems auditor for a Fortune 200 company in Minnesota.
Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Enrolled Agent (EA), licensed property and casualty insurance agent, Series 65 Certificate, QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Education: BA in Accounting & Management Information Systems, Kansas State University
Elizabeth Berry
Office Manager
Email: erberry@atsanywhere.com
Beth joined our firm in 2010 to oversee business operations year-round as our Office Manager. She is responsible for recruiting, hiring, marketing, training, accounts receivable, and client services. During the tax season, she meets with clients, and prepares and reviews returns. She oversees the firm's Insurance Department and is the lead agent.
Certifications: Licensed health, life, property and casualty insurance agent
Education: BGS in Speech/Language/Hearing, University of Kansas
Sandra Garcia
Administrative Assistant
Email: scgarcia@atsanywhere.com
Sandra joined our team in 2013. Her responsibilities include managing the day-to-day functions of our front desk and acting as a liaison between our clients and practitioners. She also prepares taxes and assists with project resolution. She is fluent in Spanish and English and is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent.
Certifications: Licensed property and casualty insurance agent
Education: Certification in Administration from Washburn Institute of Technology
Maggie Diehl
Accounting Manager
Email: mmdiehl@atsanywhere.com
Maggie joined our team as an Accounting Specialist in 2015. She is now our Accounting Manager and oversees the department. Her primary responsibility is to take a lead role in administering payroll services, bank reconciliations, depositories, and financial reports for our firm and business clients.
Certifications: QuickBooks ProAdvisor online/desktop
Education: BA Management, Washburn University
Morgan Woodyard
Tax Preparer, EA
Email: mwoodyard@atsanywhere.com
Morgan joined our firm in 2017 as a full-time tax preparer. She is also an Enrolled Agent (EA). Her responsibilities include tax preparation & planning for individuals and businesses, IRS project resolution, and tax return review. She is also a licensed health, life, property, and casualty insurance agent.
Certifications: Enrolled Agent (EA), licensed health, life, property, and casualty insurance agent
Education: BA in Sociology, emphasis in pre-law, Washburn University
Valencia Rogers
Accounting Assistant
Email: vvrogers@atsanywhere.com
Valencia joined our team in 2023 to provide administrative support for our Accounting Department. She is the liaison between our Accounting Manager and Accounting Clients. She also maintains and updates all of our accounting processes to build and strengthen relationships with our clients and vendors.
Certifications: QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Dental Assistant Certificate
Education: Des Moines Area Community College for Graphic Arts & Pinnacle College
Tax Season Hours:
January-April 15th Monday-Friday 9AM - 8PM, Saturdays 9AM-6PM
After-Season Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM
Tax Season Hours:
January-April 15th Monday-Friday 9AM - 7PM Saturdays 9AM-5PM
After-Season Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM
