Above all Accounting, Inc.

Trusted Tax Professional Team in Oregon

Accounting firm in Hillsboro, OR (show on map)

3.8

★★★★☆

25 reviews

A licensed Oregon tax firm providing tax preparation, tax planning, IRS representation, and small business accounting services.

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About

Above All Accounting, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Lisa Heckman, a Licensed Tax Consultant and Enrolled Agent. The firm was built on workmanship, ethics, and integrity with a focus on family and community.

The team comprises Licensed Tax Consultants, Enrolled Agents, Licensed Tax Preparers, and bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative specialists. Services include tax preparation, tax planning, IRS representation, tax problem resolution, QuickBooks setup and training, part-time CFO services, payroll, estate planning, college financial planning, and business startup coaching. The firm serves clients in McMinnville, Hillsboro, Milwaukie/Clackamas, Scappoose, and Port Orange, FL, and is a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider.

Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider (ELP)

Founded in 1994 by a Licensed Enrolled Agent with 30+ years of experience

Team of Licensed Tax Consultants, Enrolled Agents, and Licensed Tax Preparers

Personalized service with a family-friendly, community-oriented culture

No high-pressure sales tactics — no commissioned closers

Serves both local Oregon clients and national clients

Services

Tax Preparation Done Right

Professional tax return preparation with double-checking for accuracy, identification of deductions and credits, payroll withholding tips, and electronic filing for quicker refunds.

Mathematical accuracy assurance Common deduction identification Payroll withholding tips Electronic filing

Tax Planning For Big Savings

Proprietary tax planning to minimize IRS liability through income splitting, income/expense shifting, investment strategies, and estate tax planning.

Income splitting among family members Income/expense shifting across years Tax-deferring investment options Estate tax planning Retirement planning strategies

IRS Representation For You

Licensed Enrolled Agent represents clients before the IRS for audits, notices, and tax disputes.

Licensed Enrolled Agent representation Front-of-the-IRS advocacy Professional handling of IRS communications

Tax Problem Resolution

Comprehensive resolution of tax debt issues including IRS debt settlement, lien protection, wage garnishment protection, levy protection, and asset seizure protection.

Settle IRS debt for less than owed IRS lien safeguards Wage garnishment protection IRS levy protection Asset seizure protection Payroll tax protection Non-filed return filing Innocent Spouse relief

QuickBooks Setup and Services

Hassle-free QuickBooks setup, reset, ongoing services, and training for individuals or staff.

Hassle-free QuickBooks setup QuickBooks reset/restore Ongoing QuickBooks services QuickBooks training for clients or staff

Part Time CFO Services

Membership retainer plans providing part-time CFO services for small businesses, including strategic business coaching and financial management.

Membership retainer plans Strategic business coaching Financial operations guidance Tax compliance support

Credentials & Certifications

Licensed Tax Consultant

Since 1994

Enrolled Agent (EA)

Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider (ELP)

Reviews

Rating

3.8

★★★★☆

Reviews

"The service is timely, professional, and thorough."

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit? +

The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) must be claimed by whoever legally lists the student as a dependent on their federal tax return. If a parent claims the undergraduate, the parent gets the credit; if the student is independent, they claim it.

Do married couples get better tax breaks in McMinnville? +

Most married couples lower their tax liability by choosing the Married Filing Jointly status, which preserves access to deductions that separate filers lose. When there is a significant income gap between partners, combining earnings on a joint return can be beneficial.

Will filing for bankruptcy clear student loans for McMinnville debtors? +

Filing for bankruptcy does not automatically get rid of student loans. You usually have to take an extra legal step and prove repayment would create an undue hardship. If student loan debt is discharged, forgiven, settled, or canceled, there may be tax consequences.

What makes Above All Accounting different from other tax firms? +

The firm is a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider (ELP), founded in 1994 by a Licensed Enrolled Agent, and focuses on personalized service, integrity, and family-friendly values rather than high-pressure sales tactics.

Can Above All Accounting help with IRS debt settlement? +

Yes. The firm offers tax problem resolution services including settling IRS debt for less than what is currently owed, protection from IRS liens, wage garnishments, levies, and asset seizure, as well as Innocent Spouse relief.

Does the firm offer QuickBooks services for small businesses? +

Yes. Services include hassle-free QuickBooks setup, QuickBooks reset, ongoing QuickBooks services, and QuickBooks training for clients or their staff.

What locations does Above All Accounting serve? +

The firm has offices in McMinnville, Hillsboro, Milwaukie/Clackamas, and Scappoose in Oregon, and Port Orange, Florida.

Is tax planning worth the cost? +

The firm states that most clients experience tax burden relief, time saved, and peace of mind. Their fees are often paid back through reduced tax liability achieved through legitimate tax savings strategies.