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In Memoriam In loving memory of John H. Lill III (1962–2026), a part of The Tax Shelter family since 1992. Read our tribute →
Athens, Georgia · Since 1971

Plain answers, careful work, and a tax office that knows your name.

The Tax Shelter has prepared returns and kept books for Athens families and businesses for more than fifty years. Bring us the envelope of forms — we'll take it from there.

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Serving Athens since 1971 CPAs on staff, year-round Individuals, businesses & trusts Local office — talk to a person
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What we do

Two things, done well.

Income Tax Services

Preparation and filing for individuals, families, and businesses — and someone to call when the IRS sends a letter.

  • Individual & family returns
  • Business, partnership & corporate returns
  • Estates & trusts
  • Extensions, amendments & IRS correspondence
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Full-Service Accounting

Bookkeeping, payroll, and entity setup for small businesses that want the numbers handled right.

  • Bookkeeping & financial statements
  • Payroll & payroll filings
  • LLC & entity formation
  • 1099s & year-end reporting
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Our team

The people across the desk.

NameRole
Ken Lill, CPAOwner & Managing PartnerEmailBook
Georgianna Lill, CPATax ProfessionalEmailBook
Gail DanielsTax ProfessionalEmailBook
Tom ParkmanTax ProfessionalEmailBook
Jenny DelgadoTax Professional · Bilingüe EN/ESEmailBook
David NelsonTax ProfessionalEmail
Heather SandlinAccounting ProfessionalEmail
Alana LightbourneAccounting ProfessionalEmail
Carissa WhiteCustomer ServiceEmail
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The office.

Location

630 Hawthorne Ave
Athens, GA 30606

(706) 353-1711

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Tax Season Hours

January – April
Mon – Fri8:30 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Off-Season Hours

May – December
Mon – Thu8:30 AM–5:00 PM
FridayClosed