Duane A Stephens CPA

Since 1976, Duane A. Stephens CPA has provided prompt, professional, and personalized tax preparation, tax advisory, and accounting services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and exempt organizations across suburban Kansas City, Missouri, and over a dozen states. As a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Missouri, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and maintain my expertise through approximately 40 hours of annual continuing education. My practice is built on integrity, experience, and a commitment to timely client service, reflecting the professional satisfaction I derive from assisting clients with their tax and accounting needs. I am a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants, and I have retained approximately 90% of my original client base through decades of dedicated service.

My value-based fee structure remains competitive with both local CPA firms and national tax preparation companies, and I offer free tax advisory consultations to new clients. Clients can contact me directly at 816-797-2738 for brief tax consultations free of charge throughout the year. My practice serves diverse industries, including retail, manufacturing, farming, real estate, service businesses, S-corporations, limited liability companies, and nonprofit organizations. I assist surviving families and beneficiaries with final tax returns for individuals, estates, and trusts, and provide representation during IRS examinations. My clients consistently refer family, friends, and business associates due to my personalized approach and dedication to resolving complex tax matters. This long-standing reputation for reliability and expertise underscores my role as a trusted advisor in the communities I serve.