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.?

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.?

Layla Barron, E.A. / Bookkeeping

Layla Barron heads our bookkeeping division and specializes in all facets of business income tax preparation. Layla has a over 25 years of experience in the accounting field in a variety of industries before joining Palm Desert Tax & Bookkeeping.

Education

• Bachelors of Business Administraton in Accounting - Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

Melissa Fernandez, Receptionist

Melissa Fernandez graduated from Cathedral City High School in 2006. After that, she enrolled in Master's Commission, San Diego, and graduated in 2009. She has been with Palm Desert Tax since 2009.

Education

• San Diego Master's Commission, San Diego, CA
• Cathedral City High School, Cathedral City, CA

Michael Pearson, Web Developer

Michael grew up in the Dallas area and now lives in Springfield, MO. He has developed websites for about 12 years and brings a wealth of technical experience to the team.

Education

• Masters of Arts in Theological Studies - Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO
• B.S. Church Ministry - Southwestern AG University, Waxahachie, TX