Squires Tax Planning Helping Clients Build Lasting Wealth

Helping entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals keep more money with smart, ethical tax strategies.

About Squires Tax Planning

Wealth Building Through Strategic Tax Planning

Founded in Columbia, MO by Paden Squires, CPA & CFP, Squires Tax Planning is dedicated to helping business owners, real estate investors, and high-income earners keep more of their hard-earned money and build sustainable wealth.

Our extensive experience in both tax strategy and financial planning allows us to deliver highly tailored solutions that fit the unique goals, challenges, and needs of each client.

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Our Mission & Promise

More Than Just Tax Preparation

Proactive tax strategies and clear guidance to protect your wealth and grow your financial future.

Our Mission is Simple:

We help clients reduce their tax burden, gain clear financial insight, and strategically build lasting wealth with tailored strategies that support long-term goals and financial success.

We Promise Every Client:

We provide proactive, ethical strategies that guide clients, protect wealth, and create long-term financial confidence, clarity, and lasting financial security and success.

Who We Help

Strategic Partners for High Achievers

We specialize in serving successful individuals and businesses who need more than basic tax prepration

Entrepreneurs + Owners

Uncover missed savings and optimize taxes for $1M &mdash - $25M revenue companies.

Real Estate Investors

Lower taxes with cost segregation and tax-deductible investment strategies.

High-Income W-2 Earners

Reduce tax liability and grow wealth with proactive, personalized planning.

Meet the founder

Paden Squires

Paden Squires is the Founder of Squires Tax Planning, a firm specializing in high-level tax strategies for business owners and high-income earners. He launched his first firm in 2014 after acquiring a retiring CPA’s client base, leaving the corporate world to focus on building a client-centered business.

Passionate about entrepreneurship and lifelong learning, Paden hosts the Behind Their Success podcast, interviewing entrepreneurs nationwide to explore their journeys and insights. In 2024, he was recognized as one of COMO Magazine’s “20 Under 40.”

Squires Tax Planning serves clients nationwide, providing tailored tax strategies that align with their wealth-building goals. Paden believes in empowering people to keep more of their hard-earned money so they can focus on what matters most – growing their business, securing their future, or enjoying life’s moments.

Meet the Team

Experts Who Put You First

Our team combines deep tax expertise with a passion for helping clients succeed:

Jake Monnig, EA

Enrolled Agent specializing in tax compliance and strategy.

Alex McDade

CPA candidates dedicated to client service and support.

The Testimonials

Our Clients Say It Best

Squires Tax Planning has done such a great job for me as a small business owner. They helped me create a strategy that literally saved me thousands in taxes each year for the last five years. The prices are totally fair, especially considering the money and time saved.

Clayton K.

The team is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They found additional tax credits for my business that I wasn’t aware of. They’ve got my business from here on out.

Jennifer F.

Squires Tax Planning is so knowledgeable and strategic that they turned our tax situation into opportunities we didn’t know existed. I now feel confident that we’re keeping more of our hard-earned money.

Mark D.

I know Paden Squires and his tax team personally and professionally. They are on top of their game and assist clients with proactive tax planning. They have wonderful service, communication and follow through. They are not just prepping taxes, but planning throughout the year for you, your business and family.

Benjamin Dierkes

Paden and team are truly great to deal with. Knowledgeable, on time, and want to help you achieve your tax and wealth planning goals. Would highly recommend!

J P

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing many of the folks at Squires Tax Planning for a while now. I can confidently say they are a team of highly knowledgeable and trustworthy professionals. They are truly dedicated to helping clients navigate and conquer complex tax situations. 10/10 would recommend this company for tax planning/ preparation.

Michelle Collins

Frequently Asked Questions

Taxes Don’t Have to Take So Much.

How much do clients typically save?

On average, our clients save $20,000+ annually through proactive tax planning strategies.

What makes you different from my current CPA?

Most CPAs focus on tax preparation. We go beyond that with proactive, strategic planning to reduce taxes and build long-term wealth.

Who is the right fit for your services?

We specialize in helping entrepreneurs ($1M–$25M revenue), real estate investors, and high-income W-2 earners ($200K+) maximize their tax savings.

Do you handle IRS representation?

We selectively handle unique IRS cases affecting our clients and also have trusted third-party resources for specialized representation.

What professional credentials does your team hold?

Our team includes CPAs, a CFP, and an EA, bringing expert-level knowledge and guidance to every client relationship.

Let’s Build Your Wealth Together