Richard Varnell, President

Richard Varnell is an Enrolled agent with more than 20 years in the Desert. As a professional tax and financial planning consultant, Richard is uniquely prepared to provide financially sound advice for men and women of all ages and stations in life.

A tax consultant since 1971, Richard has been certified to practice before the Internal Revenue Service since 1983

Education

• Bachelor of Arts - Vanguard University - Costa Mesa, CA
• Master of Arts - Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
• Bachelor of Arts equivalent in Business - California State University San Bernardino

Community Involvement

• National Association of Enrolled Agents
• California Association of Enrolled Agents

What is an E.A.?

Matthew Varnell, Vice-President

Matthew Varnell, Vice-President of Palm Desert Tax and Bookkeeping, has 15 years experience working with non-profits and start up businesses. Matthew is a CTEC certified tax preparer, business consultant and oversees our Palm Desert Office and our Bookkeeping Division. Matthew would love to help you and your company analyze your business to structure it for further profitability

Education

• Bachelor of Science – Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA

• CTEC Certified.

Community Involvement

• Member Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce

• Washington Charter School Parent Volunteer

Russell G. Wolfe, CPA

Russell has served as a Certified Public Accountant since 1967. He has been a manager at a large CPA firm and has been self-employed majoring in preparation of individual and business tax returns.

Education

• Bachelors of Science – University of Southern California
  Los Angeles, CA

Community Involvement

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Norma Rae Hill, E.A.

Norma Rae Hill is an Enrolled Agent specializing in all facets of personal and business income tax preparation. Norma is well versed in small business tax strategies and can utilize her knowledge by providing timely tax saving directions for your business.

Education

• Bachelors of Science - Liberty University
  Lynchburg, VA
• Accounting Certificate - College of the Desert
  Palm Desert, CA

Community Involvement

• National Association of Enrolled Agents
• California Association of Enrolled Agents
• American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
• National Notary Association

What is an E.A.?

Heather Varnell, Front Office / Bookkeeping

Heather Varnell heads our Front Office staffing and works in our bookkeeping division. Heather has a over a decade of experience in front office logistics and as a Radiologic Technologist before joining Palm Desert Tax & Bookkeeping.

Education

• Associates Degree in Applied Radiology Technology - Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
• Currently working on her Bachelors of Science - Cal State San Bernadino, Palm Desert, CA

Community Involvement

• Proud Parent and Volunteer Washington Charter School