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Income Tax Preparation
Accurate, on-time returns for police, fire, EMS, teachers and their families — prepared virtually or in person in Lancaster.
Wood-Rhoden Tax Service · est. 1997
Tax prep and wealth management for the people who run toward the call.
Income tax preparation and wealth management for police, fire, EMS, teachers and their families — accurate, proactive, and built around a shift schedule.
20% off for first-time LASD clients
- Availability
- Virtual & in-person (Lancaster, CA)
- Scope
- Tax prep, planning, bookkeeping & trusts
- Consultations
- Free, year-round
- Languages
- English & Spanish
1997
Serving LA County since
700+
Clients served
EA
Enrolled Agent with the IRS
LASD
Family roots in the Sheriff's Dept
Services
Everything a uniformed return needs, under one roof.
From the annual return to the audit notice, one team handles it — with an in-house attorney for tax matters.
Serving police, fire, EMS, educators and their families — and LA County Sheriff deputies in particular — since 1997.
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Tax Planning
Year-round planning that lowers what you owe and takes the guesswork out of filing season.
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IRS Representation
Audits, notices and back taxes handled for you — including our in-house attorney for tax matters.
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Bookkeeping
Books kept current so you always know where the year stands and can decide with real numbers.
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Payroll
Payroll for small businesses that saves you time and pays your people accurately, on time, every time.
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Tax Resolution
Behind with the IRS? We map a resolution plan, take over the correspondence and push it to a close.
Wills, trusts & estate planning
Client discounts on wills, trusts and estate planning — so the whole picture is in order, not just the return.
First-time LASD clients
20% off your first return with us.
Who we serve
Built for people who work the shifts the IRS doesn't understand.
Rotating shifts, overtime, pensions and line-of-duty considerations — we work around it, virtually or in person in Lancaster.
- LA County Sheriff deputies & their familiesOur primary focus
- Police officersMunicipal & county
- Firefighters & paramedics (EMS)Uniformed personnel
- Teachers & educatorsClassroom & district
- Small business ownersIndividuals & owners
Work in aviation? Our sister site PilotTaxGuy.com is built for professional pilots.
Uniformed-personnel support
What first-responder returns usually involve
- Overtime, shift-differential and detail pay
- Pension & retirement income (LASD, CalPERS)
- Line-of-duty injury, disability and leave
- Uniform, equipment and per-diem reimbursements
- Multi-jurisdiction and residency filings
Free year-round consultation
Call, text or email any time during the year — questions don't have to wait until filing season.
(877) 240-3676
Patricia Wood-Rhoden, EAEnrolled Agent
About
A decade of tax work — and a family rooted in the LASD.
With more than a decade of expertise in tax and accounting, our firm exists to simplify the intricate realm of taxes. Patricia has served as a reliable advisor to over 700 clients, including teachers, entrepreneurs and uniformed personnel.
After graduating from California State University Long Beach with a degree in Accountancy in 2012, Patricia devoted her practice to mastering the nuances of tax law. In the era of rapid online tax solutions, we deliver a personalized experience crafted to meet your specific needs.
- Enrolled Agent with the IRS
- B.S. Accountancy, Cal State Long Beach (2012)
- 700+ clients served
- Second generation — serving LA County since 1997
- Proud daughter of LASD Retired Sgt. Robert "Bob" Wood
- Proud sister of LASD Retired Sgt. Shawna Nelson (Wood)
- In-house attorney for tax matters & audit representation
- Se habla español — translation available
Request an appointment
Tell us what you need — we'll confirm a time.
Send a request and we'll come back to you by phone or email, usually within one business day.
Online scheduler
Prefer to pick your own slot? Our scheduler is open 24/7 and shows the appointments currently available.
Open the schedulerSend your documents
Hand over your paperwork without the trip.
Upload your tax documents straight from your phone or laptop. Files go to our private client storage (stored privately) and only our team can open them.
Tax year
Documents are encrypted in transit and stored privately. They are only visible to our team.
Contact
Give us a ring, or shoot us a text.
Email is great for sending questions, documents and anything that isn't urgent.
Hours
- Monday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- SaturdayBy appointment
- SundayBy appointment
Zoom appointments available with prior notice — after your shift, or on your day off.