MB Tax Pro

We make taxes fun.

Tax preparation service in Portland, OR (show on map)

4.1

★★★★☆

18 reviews

A Portland-based tax and business consulting firm offering tax preparation, planning, representation, and consulting for individuals and businesses.

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About

MB Tax Pro, founded by Erin Murphy and David Bixel, offers comprehensive tax and business services including tax preparation for individuals, non-profits, trusts, corporations, LLCs, and partnerships; tax planning to proactively lower tax liability; business consulting covering payroll, bookkeeping, entity setup, and forecasting; and IRS representation as Enrolled Agents licensed by the US Treasury. The firm serves clients nationwide and emphasizes a personal, zen-like approach to tax services.

Year-round client relationships

Personal, zen-like approach to taxes

Enrolled Agents licensed by US Treasury

Over 30 years of combined experience

Focus on making taxes fun and stress-free

Non-corporate, comfortable office environment

Services

Tax Preparation

Tax preparation for individuals, non-profits, trusts, corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, including all state and federal income tax returns.

Tax Planning

Proactive tax planning to lower tax liability to the fullest extent of the law, taking a look at your specific situation before tax time.

IRS Representation

As Enrolled Agents licensed by the US Treasury, representing taxpayers before the IRS at any level, including audit, examination, appeals, and collection, up to tax court.

Business Consulting

Identifying current business situations and providing clarity through payroll, bookkeeping, entity setup/consulting, detailed reports/forecasts, and inventory management with regular meetings.

Credentials & Certifications

Enrolled Agent (EA)

OBTP# B14484

LTC# 71707-C

LTC# 30151-C

Reviews

Rating

4.1

★★★★☆

Reviews

"They handle my taxes and my moms as well."

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does MB Tax Pro offer? +

MB Tax Pro offers tax preparation, tax planning, business consulting, and IRS representation for individuals, non-profits, trusts, corporations, LLCs, and partnerships.

Are they licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS? +

Yes, as Enrolled Agents licensed by the US Treasury, they can represent any taxpayer before the IRS at any level, including audit, examination, appeals, collection, and tax court.

What is the firm's approach to tax preparation? +

They focus on making taxes fun and stress-free, putting people first, and building year-round client relationships. They describe themselves as 'tax therapists' who provide a personal touch.

What is the One Big Beautiful Tax Bill? +

A sweeping new tax bill that brings extensions, updates, and new provisions affecting tax planning, including changes to SALT deductions, AMT, child tax credits, and new deductions for seniors and tips.

What penalties can occur for late tax filing or payment? +

Penalties include failure-to-file (5% per month up to 25%), failure-to-pay (0.5% per month up to 25%), underpayment of estimated tax penalty, and interest accruing on unpaid tax.

What is the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR)? +

A required report for certain business entities to disclose beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

Do they serve clients nationwide? +

Yes, their firm offers tax preparation and services for clients nationwide, including all state tax returns and federal income tax returns.

What is their office environment like? +

They describe a comfortable, non-corporate environment with fine art, a comic book room, coffee, wine, and friendly faces, aiming to be 'tax therapists' rather than button-down offices.