About Lynette Rhodes
Lynette has over 30 years of financial experience in audit, accounting, tax, analysis, and investigations. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner, is Certified in Financial Forensics, and holds a Masters Degree in Economic Crime Management. With such a diverse background, she is well poised to assist with a variety of tax challenges for both individuals and business organizations. She is passionate about eliminating, or at least reducing, taxpayer stress resulting from issues with taxing agencies. She is tenacious yet compassionate, and will leave no stone unturned on the path to a fair and manageable resolution for her clients. She prides herself on her integrity, her attention to detail, her work ethic, her communication skills, but most importantly, her word. Reach out to Lynette for a free tax consultation if you have an IRS or state tax issue.
Tax Agencies Serviced
Federal Tax Agencies
- Internal Revenue Service
State Tax Agencies
- Missouri Department of Revenue
- Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
- Kansas Department of Revenue
- Oklahoma Tax Commission
Reviews
Recommended by
Angie M. Toney
Current Co-Worker | Nov 8, 2023
Recommended by
Jenna R. Folkerth
Worked on Case Together | Nov 28, 2023
Reviewed by
Angela D
Advised on Past Due Tax Return, Unfiled Tax Returns |
Dec 30, 2025
Reviewed by
Teresa M
Advised on Unfiled Tax Returns |
Sep 21, 2025
Problem Experience
- Unpaid Taxes
- Past Due Tax Return
- Unfiled Returns - No Balance
- Tax Penalties
- Notice of Deficiency
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Tax Refund
- Tax Return Mistake
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Bank Levy
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Notice of Determination
- Trust Fund Recovery Penalty
- Other Levies
- Criminal Tax Support
- Passport Issues
- Spousal Tax Issue
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Criminal or Tax Evasion
- Sales Tax
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Levy
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Permit or Registration Issue
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Sales Tax
- Franchise Tax Issues
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Sales Tax
- Unpaid Taxes
- Unfiled Tax Returns
- Treasury Offset
- Wage Garnishment
- Tax Lien
- Tax Penalties
- Seizure
- Bank Levy
- Tax-Related Identity Theft
- Sales Tax
- Tax Audit or Examination
- Franchise Tax Issues
- State License Restrictions
Solution Experience
- Payment Plans
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Currently Not Collectible
- Partial Payment Installment Agreement
- Penalty Abatement
- Amend Tax Returns
- Business Tax Preparation
- Fraud Examination Support
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Audit Reconsideration
- 4180 Interview Support
- Audit Representation
- CSED Analysis
- Amend Tax Returns
- Business Tax Preparation
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Offer In Compromise
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax Appeals
- Criminal Tax Support
- Payment Plan
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Offer In Compromise
- Amend Tax Returns
- Tax Appeal Support
- Audit Defense and Support
- Revenue Officer Support
- Tax Amnesty
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Business Tax Preparation
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Petition for Abatement (OIC)
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Business Tax Preparation
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Amend Tax Returns
- Audit Defense & Support
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Payment Plan
- Penalty Abatement
- Individual Tax Preparation
- Levy Release or Reduction
- Lien Release
- Business Tax Preparation
- Offer In Compromise
- Amend Tax Returns
- Innocent Spouse Relief
- Injured Spouse Relief
- Tax Appeals
- Tax-Related Identity Relief
- Tax Amnesty
- Audit Defense & Support
Tax Types Serviced
Income Tax
Employment/Payroll Tax
State Sales & Use Tax
Taxpayer Types Serviced
Individuals
Sole Proprietor
Limited Liability Companies
S-Corporations
C-Corporations
Non-Profits/Charities
Partnerships/Multi-Member LLC
Professional License & Designations
Professional Licenses
State/Federal
CPA
Missouri
8/13/2013
Active
Designation & Other Licences
License Type
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Oct 2005
Active
Related Work Experience
| Job Title | Company | Location | Work Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Tax Accountant | Advocate CPAs and Advisors | Branson, Missouri | Jan 2021 - Sep 2022 |
| Embezzlement Investigator | The Lost Coin, LLC | Springfield, Missouri | Oct 2019 - Present |
| CPA - Senior Accountant | O'Dell Hagan & Co, Certified Public Accountants | Springfield, Missouri | Jun 2012 - Jun 2014 |
| Senior Auditor | General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | Berrien Springs, Michigan | Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 |
Education
| Educational Institution | Degree | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Bachelor's Degree | 1985 |
| Utica University | Master's Degree | 2006 |
Associations & Memberships
| Associations or Memberships | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) | Member | 2023 - Present |
| Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Member | 2005 - Present |
Contact Information
Pricing & Payments
Free Consultation
Virtual Consultation
Flat Fee Pricing