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CPA firm · Des Moines, Iowa · 100% remote

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Taxes for HVAC, electricians, & other home services, trades, and contractors.

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515 461 8778 (calls only… no texts) Tue–Thu 9am–4pm central

Partners JT Pells, CPA and Drew Pells of PNT Advisors
Drew Pells mid Rubik’s Cube at the office
JT Pells working through a client file

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PNT Advisors by the numbers, credentials and platforms

  • 15 years as an accountant (JT)
  • 10 years as a CPA (JT)
  • 200+ tax returns run day to day (Drew)
  • 40+ states we accept clients in

Sound familiar?

Why am I looking for a CPA today???

I’m ready to meet about my taxes

  1. I can NEVER get a hold of my tax guy

  2. Gotta file my tax returns

  3. Tired of using TurboTax

  4. Not 100% confident I’m getting all my deductions

  5. Getting a mortgage or a loan

  6. Got a big tax bill and I ain’t doing that sh** again

Two ways to work with us

Year-round advisory, or tax returns once a year.

Built for blue-collar business owners and contractors. Pick the lane that fits where your business is today.

Perfect for home services & trades

Year Round Tax Advisory

  • Single owner businesses ($100k–$10 mil)
  • Husband & wife business owners ($100k–$10 mil)
  • Already have a bookkeeper ($50k–$10 mil)
  • First time business owners ($50k–$1 mil)
I’m ready to meet about my taxes

Perfect for business owners

Tax Returns Once A Year

  • Business tax returns
  • Individual tax returns
  • First time business owner ($0–$1 mil)
File my tax returns

Tax returns we do

  • Personal
  • Business
  • Contractors (HVAC, electricians, etc.)
  • Non profit postcards ONLY (990Ns)

Tax returns we do NOT do

  • Real estate investors (rentals, flips, etc.)
  • Trusts, estates
  • International
  • Non profit 990s or 990EZs
  • Multistate tax returns

When should I hire a CPA?

Business owners: find your base.

Tap a base to see the milestone marker, from “thinking about starting” to $100k in profit.

Milestone 0 · At home plate

Thinking about starting

No. Do NOT hire a CPA.

  • I don’t need strategy
  • I don’t have taxes yet
  • Skip LLCs & QuickBooks
Take the 2-minute assessment

W2 employees

I have just W2 income…

Honestly TurboTax is probably good enough. Hire a CPA if you’d like… just not “necessary.”

I have side income, rentals, or big life changes…

1099/contracting income, Uber, inheritance, stock, marriage/divorce: yes. Absolutely hire a CPA to at least file your tax returns.

How much do you charge to file my tax returns?

That’s a buying question if I’ve ever heard one ;)

Published 2025 prices, per return. Your prior returns let us confirm the exact quote.

  • Business returns $1,500 each · S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships
  • Individual returns $600 each · Form 1040
  • Schedule C $400 each · Single-member LLC or 1099 income
  • 2025 tax return price calculator

    Enter the returns you need and get an estimate in 30 seconds.

    Get my estimate

This is an initial estimate. Final pricing may vary based on actual returns, complexity, and additional documents needed.

Tax review · second opinion

Send your last returns. Get a free tax return review.

Just like a mechanic has to look under the hood before diagnosing your car issues, same with taxes. Your prior returns get you specific tax advice for your situation instead of generic advice.

Book tax review meeting

Prefer a deeper dive? You can also pay for a 30 minute consultation.

  1. Book a Zoom meeting
  2. Create an account in our secure portalRedirected automatically after booking the call
  3. Upload prior tax returns
  4. Meet with PNT for a review of your tax situation
  5. Finally be tax “unworried”

Client reviews · on video

Real clients. Real accountants. Not AI.

More on our YouTube channel

  • “They’re really good at their jobs.”

    Francisco TrujilloGeneral Contractor · Des Moines, IA

  • “I’ve been tax “unworried” now for the first time since 2015.”

    Adam QuickReal Estate Investor · San Diego, CA

  • “He’s been great to me, great to my clients… the whole team’s great.”

    Carlo ValdezFinancial Strategist · Long Beach, CA

Meet the team

The PNT starting lineup.

  • JT Pells, CPA, at his desk

    JT Pells

    CPA & Partner

    “9/9 on the Immaculate Grid”

    • 15 year accountant, 10 year CPA
    • Pimped a home run in his final college at bat
    • On a mission to surf all four oceans
    • Knows Salsa, Bachata, and the Soulja Boy
  • Drew Pells at his laptop

    Drew Pells

    Partner

    “Han shot first”

    • Runs day to day operations for 200+ tax returns
    • Semifinalist at China Int’l Comedy Festival 2017
    • Will visit all six Disneylands in his life
    • Finishes a Rubik’s Cube in 90 seconds

  • Yi Yang

    EA, Tax Preparer

    “Powell’s Books is a great place to hang out”

    • Over 10 years of tax return experience
    • Sales and use tax specialty

Full team bios

Tax 101

Do your homework before the meeting.

Tools and straight-talk posts from JT and Drew.

FAQ

Straight answers. Even the “it depends” ones.

If in doubt, send us a message and ask. We’ll at least answer you with a yay or nay.

All frequently asked questions
Do you offer free consultations?

No, we do not offer free consultations. Instead, you can provide copies of your last filed business and personal tax returns for a free tax return review. Or you can pay for a 30 minute consultation. Just like a mechanic has to look under the hood before diagnosing your car issues, same with taxes.

Do you work virtually or in person? Do you accept clients in all 50 states?

We are 100% remote, based in Des Moines, IA. All meetings and communication are done digitally via the portal, Zoom, phone calls, etc. We accept clients in 40+ states. The areas we do NOT work with are Connecticut, Massachusetts, Ohio, New York City, and select other jurisdictions. If you’re not sure, just ask and we’ll at least answer you with a yay or nay.

What types of clients do you not take?

We do NOT do international tax returns, trust or estate returns, real estate investors with more than three (3) properties, multistate tax returns, or non profit 990s or 990EZs. If in doubt, send us a message and ask.

Why do you require a secure portal instead of email?

For both your protection and ours. Email is one of the least secure ways to send documents. Messages in the portal also let us get back to you faster, since anyone at our company can respond and assist you.

Why do you need copies of prior tax returns before quoting?

Just like a mechanic has to look under the hood, your prior returns are the only way to properly quote the correct tax returns and make sure your taxes are done correctly. It gets you specific tax advice for your situation instead of generic advice.

Should I be an S Corp?

It depends. When first starting your company… absolutely NOT. S Corps come with a lot of admin costs: a separate 1120S return, payroll, and a bookkeeper. We always recommend electing when you’re making $100k in profit. NOT revenue… but profit.

How does my LLC save me on taxes?

Well… it does not. LLCs are about liability, not taxes. An LLC separates your personal and professional liability.

When do I need QuickBooks? Or a bookkeeper?

Not in the beginning. If it’s a side hustle, don’t get QuickBooks. If you’re going full time working for yourself (a nice round ballpark number is $10k in sales), open a QuickBooks account. Hire a bookkeeper once your business becomes a main source of income.

JT and Drew Pells of PNT Advisors

Batter up

Talk to JT & Drew. Finally be tax “unworried.”

Call us, or book a tax review meeting on Zoom. Bring your last filed business and personal returns and we’ll take a look under the hood.

Call 515 461 8778 Book tax review meeting

Calls only… no texts. Tue–Thu 9am–4pm central; other times available by request.

Thank you for trusting us when it comes to taxes.