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We aren't just seasonal preparers; we are your year-round strategic partners. As a family-owned business, we understand that your finances are more than just numbers. They represent your hard work and your future. We recognize that taxes are often stressful and always personal. That’s why our legacy is the confidence we give our clients to stress less and live more.
Heather Niemann
Office Administrator
Tara Hendrickson, EA
CEO
Brandy Ellzey, EA
Tax Professional
With a background in high-level corporate administration, Heather brings a sophisticated level of organization and efficiency to the Tax Shack team.
After years in the corporate sector, she chose to transition to a more intimate, client-focused environment where she could balance her professional expertise with raising her young family. Heather is the engine behind our daily operations, ensuring that every client feels seen, every deadline is met, and our 'small firm' heart always delivers 'big firm' results.
Raised in the firm her parents founded, Tara has spent nearly 30 years mastering the tax code.
Today, as an Enrolled Agent and Tax Court Practitioner candidate, she serves as the firm's technical architect, translating tax law into defensible strategies.
Living in Tacoma and operating from Purdy, her work is rooted in longevity. Outside the office, she's dedicated to her family, her pets, and caring for her father; honoring the foundation her parents laid while evolving the firm for the next generation of taxpayers.
With a formidable background in the highly regulated Property Management industry, Brandy is a specialist in managing complex data and high-stakes details.
As an Enrolled Agent, she provides the steadfast execution of our compliance process. Beyond the ledgers, she is a dedicated professional who values the freedom remote work provides, allowing her to enjoy travel with her spouse. She brings the same sense of balance and care to her work, ensuring every client's filing is handled with the personal attention it deserves.