Business Details
Your Trusted Tax Partner for Traveling Professionals
Travel Tax was founded by a traveling respiratory therapist with an accounting degree who recognized the unique tax challenges faced by mobile professionals. What began as informal assistance for friends has evolved into a specialized tax consulting firm serving clients nationwide. Our team handles complex multi-state tax returns, audits, and offers educational resources to ensure travelers understand their tax obligations. We pride ourselves on transparency, humor, and a commitment to accuracy, defending all returns we prepare at no additional cost. With expertise in travel-related tax issues, including stipend reporting and tax home determinations, we provide tailored solutions for healthcare professionals, athletes, and others with non-traditional work arrangements. Our services extend beyond individual returns to include business tax preparation, rental property reporting, and cross-border tax compliance for U.S.-Canada clients.By combining technical expertise with user-friendly tools like our mobile app, we streamline the tax process while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. Our team includes dedicated tax consultants, specialists, and support staff trained to address the complexities of mobile professionals' financial situations.
Services
Multi-State Tax Returns
Tax Home Consults
Audit Defense
Business Tax Filing
Cross-Border Compliance
Rental Property Reporting
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in travel tax complexities since 2008
- Free audit defense for all returns we prepare
- Custom educational resources for mobile professionals
- User-friendly mobile app for document submission
- Team of dedicated tax consultants with industry-specific knowledge
What people say
Very professional
User-friendly app
Streamlined process
Thorough communication
Great job
Services
Multi-State Tax Returns
Specialized preparation of coordinated federal and multi-state tax returns for traveling professionals. Our experts handle complex stipend reporting, tax home determinations, and state-specific compliance requirements. We ensure proper allocation of income across jurisdictions while maximizing allowable deductions.
Tax Home Consults
Comprehensive evaluation of tax home status for mobile professionals. Our consultants analyze work patterns, housing arrangements, and travel documentation to establish defensible tax home positions. This service prevents costly errors from improper stipend reporting or misclassified residency.
Audit Defense
Full audit support for returns we prepare, including correspondence with tax authorities and documentation submission. We handle state and federal audits, resolving discrepancies in reported income and deductions. Our team proactively addresses notices from the IRS or state agencies.
Business Tax Filing
Preparation of business entity tax returns including LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships. We handle complex business structures with multiple owners, rental properties, and cross-border operations. Our services include Schedule K-1 processing and business expense optimization.
Cross-Border Compliance
Specialized tax services for individuals and businesses operating between the U.S. and Canada. We manage dual-country reporting requirements, foreign tax credit calculations, and compliance with both IRS and CRA regulations. Our team handles T4 equivalencies and cross-border withholding tax issues.
People
Joseph Smith
President / Founder
Founder of Travel Tax with over 15 years of experience as a respiratory therapist and accountant. Combines clinical background with tax expertise to address unique challenges faced by traveling professionals. Leads strategic direction and audit defense initiatives.
Tiffany Stodola
Tax Consultant
Specializes in multi-state tax compliance for healthcare professionals. Provides expert guidance on stipend reporting and tax home maintenance. Assists clients with complex income situations across multiple jurisdictions.
Timothy Wiggins
Lead Tax Consultant
Manages complex audit cases and oversees quality control for tax returns. Expert in identifying potential compliance issues in travel-related tax filings. Trains staff on evolving state tax regulations.
Laura Upton
Tax Home Specialist
Focuses on tax home determinations and residency analysis. Reviews client documentation to establish defensible tax positions. Provides ongoing education to clients about maintaining proper travel records.
Donna Robinson
Chief Operations Officer
Oversees daily operations and client service standards. Implements process improvements for tax preparation workflows. Ensures compliance with industry regulations and internal quality controls.
Questions
What makes Travel Tax different from other firms?
We specialize exclusively in travel-related tax issues with experts who understand mobile professionals' unique challenges.
Do I need a Tax Home Consult?
Recommended for anyone receiving travel stipends to establish proper tax home status and avoid compliance issues.
How do you handle audits?
We defend all returns we prepare at no charge, handling IRS/state correspondence and documentation requirements.
Can you help with business taxes?
Yes, we handle business entity returns including LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships with multi-state operations.
What if I miss tax deadlines?
We can file extensions and help prioritize your return based on our scheduling system.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we handle U.S.-Canada cross-border tax compliance and reporting requirements.
