OUR ROOTS
Lee Stephens started his tax preparation business in 1983 when his son, Justin, was just two years old. His first office was on 4th street in downtown Santa Rosa, where he prepared taxes by hand and on those old green screen Apple computers. He was one of the first tax preparers in Sonoma County to offer his clients the ability to E-file their returns (he even had an article in the Press Democrat about it)! Lee ran the company until he passed away in 2015 after a 7-year battle with cancer.
ABOUT JUSTIN
Born and raised in Santa Rosa by two tax preparers, Justin Stephens has been surrounded by the tax business his entire life. He worked numerous tax seasons with his dad until he eventually went on to his own career in sales management, managing such retail stores as Magnolia Audio/Video, and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries. Eventually, he made his way back to the family business, proudly working to continue his father’s legacy. He currently resides in Rohnert Park with his wife Cassandra, his three children, Abigail, Benjamin and Levi, and his dog Hamlet (who you’re sure to see around the office after tax season). In his spare time, he enjoys reading, board games, and is a huge Giants fan.