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Best Tax Preparers in Easley, SC (2026)

Six offices in Easley and nearby Pickens that prepare returns, with what each one says it offers, so you can pick the right fit without driving to Greenville.

Published by Elite Pro-Tax & Financial Services, which lists itself first. The other firms did not pay to appear and have no business relationship with us. They are described from their own websites; confirm services and details with each firm directly.

Easley residents often assume they need to go into Greenville for tax help. They don't. Within a few miles of Main Street you'll find independent firms, a CPA practice in Pickens and a national chain office, each set up for a different kind of client.

We checked every firm's own website to confirm it is operating and to describe its services in its own terms. No prices, star ratings or review counts appear here: those shift from season to season and are hard to compare fairly. The order reflects our judgment of fit for a typical household or small business in Pickens County.

If this is your first return, start with our first-time filer tips and then come back to choose a preparer.

How we put this list together

Every office here is in Easley or just next door and prepares returns for local clients. When comparing them, weigh:

  • Return types: W-2 only, or self-employment, rental property, S corporation, partnership, estate and trust returns?
  • Help after April: bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax filing or business setup from the same office.
  • Tax problems: whether the firm lists IRS help, and who represents you if representation is needed.
  • Convenience: office hours, parking and whether you can send documents through a secure portal instead of visiting.

1. Elite Pro-Tax & Financial Services

Siloam Road, Easley · tax preparation, planning, bookkeeping, payroll

Best for individuals and small businesses who want one office for returns, books and payroll

Elite Pro-Tax works from a single office at 207 Siloam Road, Suite B, in Easley. Founder LaToya Clark-Thompson is a Greenville native. Clients can come in Monday through Thursday 9am to 6pm or Friday 10am to 4pm, or work fully online through a secure TaxDome portal to upload documents and e-sign.

  • Federal and South Carolina returns for W-2 earners, self-employed and gig workers, rental property owners and S corporations, plus amended returns.
  • Year-round tax planning, monthly bookkeeping and catch-up bookkeeping, sales tax filing, and full-service payroll as an add-on.
  • LLC and corporation setup in South Carolina and S corporation setup with reasonable-salary guidance.
  • Help with IRS notices and unfiled returns, with representation handled by the independent licensed CPA the firm partners with.

The site lists 949+ returns filed and 9+ years of experience. Refund advances are available in tax season. More on the Easley service page.

Contact Elite Pro-Tax

2. Albright & Associates

South Pendleton Street, Easley · tax, bookkeeping, payroll

Best for Easley businesses that want tax, bookkeeping and payroll in one local firm

Albright & Associates is at 1092 South Pendleton Street in Easley and describes itself as a full-service tax, bookkeeping and payroll firm. Its site lists tax planning, compliance and preparation for individuals and businesses.

It also lists help with tax problems such as back taxes, liens, levies and wage garnishment, along with bookkeeping, payroll processing, business accounting and QuickBooks setup and training.

Visit Albright & Associates

3. Tax Specialists of the Carolinas, Inc.

Powdersville Road, Easley · tax, bookkeeping, payroll, planning

Best for households and owners who want tax work and retirement planning under one roof

Tax Specialists of the Carolinas lists its office at 836 Powdersville Road, Easley. Its services page covers tax preparation and planning, IRS representation, bookkeeping and write-up, payroll, sales tax services, and estate and trust tax preparation.

The firm also lists business entity selection, help buying or selling a business, accounting software selection and retirement planning. Its site notes that advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers, a separately owned firm, so ask which services each entity provides.

Visit Tax Specialists of the Carolinas, Inc.

4. Patterson Tax Service

Easley · tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, business returns

Best for small businesses that want payroll and sales tax handled by a local Easley office

Patterson Tax Service in Easley lists tax preparation, bookkeeping with monthly tracking, and preparation of sales, use and hospitality tax for businesses. It also prepares corporate, nonprofit, estate and trust returns and offers guidance on LLC creation.

The staff page shows dedicated tax preparers, payroll specialists and bookkeepers. The office lists hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, closed for lunch, and its FAQ notes that you don't need to wait until tax season to call.

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5. Cassell & Hendricks, CPA, PA

Ann Street, Pickens · CPA firm: tax, planning, accounting, payroll

Best for Pickens County clients who want a CPA firm for tax and financial reporting

Cassell & Hendricks, CPA, PA has served clients from 269 Ann Street in Pickens since 1983, according to its site. Its services include tax services, planning and strategic services, accounting and financial reporting, payroll and QuickBooks.

The firm lists hours of Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday until noon, with extended hours in tax season, and offers clients a document portal.

Visit Cassell & Hendricks, CPA, PA

6. Liberty Tax (Easley office)

Calhoun Memorial Highway, Easley · personal and business tax preparation

Best for straightforward returns when you want walk-up convenience from a national brand

Liberty Tax runs an office at 6725B Calhoun Memorial Highway in Easley. The location page offers personal and business tax preparation, online appointment booking, and the choice to file in person or online.

As a national franchise, Liberty Tax fits people with simpler returns who want a familiar process. If you own a business or need year-round bookkeeping, ask the office what it handles locally.

Visit Liberty Tax (Easley office)

Questions to ask before you hand over your documents

  • Do you have a PTIN, and will you sign the return as the paid preparer? The IRS requires both.
  • Who will actually prepare my return, and can I reach them after filing season?
  • How do you send and store my documents?
  • If the IRS or SCDOR writes to me later, what do you handle, and who represents me if it gets that far?
  • Can you also help with estimated payments, bookkeeping or payroll so next year is easier?

Our full list of questions to ask a tax preparer goes deeper, and the tax appointment checklist covers what to bring.

Don't forget the state return

Most Easley residents who file a federal return also file a South Carolina return, and small businesses may also owe sales tax or payroll filings to the state. Make sure your preparer handles both, and check the dates in our South Carolina tax deadlines guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a tax preparer in Easley who works year-round?

Yes. Several offices on this list describe year-round services such as bookkeeping, payroll and tax planning, not just spring filing. Elite Pro-Tax, for example, is open Monday through Friday and offers planning, bookkeeping and payroll alongside returns. If you only need a return once a year, a seasonal office may be enough.

Can an Easley preparer handle my rental property or side business?

Most full-service firms can, but ask directly. Rental property and self-employment income bring depreciation, expense records and self-employment tax into the picture. Bring your income and expense totals, mileage logs and any Forms 1099 you received. Our self-employed tax services page explains what that work involves.

Do I have to visit the office in person?

Not always. Many Easley-area firms accept documents through a secure portal. Elite Pro-Tax works with clients in its Easley office or fully online through TaxDome, where you upload documents and e-sign. Ask any firm how it verifies your identity and protects your data before you send anything.

What is the difference between a tax preparer and a CPA?

Anyone paid to prepare federal returns must have a PTIN from the IRS. A CPA is licensed by the state and, like enrolled agents and attorneys, has unlimited rights to represent clients before the IRS. Many good preparers are not CPAs; what matters is matching the office to your return and knowing who would represent you if a problem came up.

Not the question you had? The full tax FAQ covers more ground, and our client reviews say what the work is actually like.

Where Elite Pro-Tax can help

Tax Preparation

Federal and South Carolina returns for individuals, families and business owners.

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Bookkeeping

Clean monthly books, reconciled accounts and reports you can actually use.

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Payroll Services

Full-service payroll with tax filings, direct deposit and year-end forms.

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