

Industries
At Shifflett & Philips CPA, we partner with clients who expect more than traditional accounting. Our firm is built for growth-minded business owners, real estate investors, medical and legal professionals, and high-net-worth individuals who want proactive guidance...not reactive service. Below are the core industries we specialize in and the unique value we deliver to each.

Business Owners
Growing companies need a CPA firm that scales with them. We support business owners across all stages—from early-stage growth to mature operations—with strategic tax planning, accounting systems, and financial guidance tailored to increasingly complex needs.
How We Help:
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Fixed-fee tax and accounting support to eliminate billing surprises
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Strategic tax planning to preserve cash flow and reduce tax liability
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KPI dashboards and monthly financials for better decision-making
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Entity optimization, reorganizations, and succession planning
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Support during major transitions: acquisitions, expansions, and exits

Real Estate Investors & Developers
From short-term rentals to multi-million-dollar portfolios, we specialize in the tax strategies that drive returns in real estate. Real estate is a tax game—and we ensure our clients play it well.
How We Help:
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Advanced real estate tax strategy (cost segregation, bonus depreciation, §1031 guidance)
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Passive vs. non-passive activity planning, including STR material participation
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Entity structuring for liability protection and tax efficiency
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Monthly accounting for rental portfolios and development projects
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Guidance for acquisitions, financing, and long-term wealth planning

Medical Professionals
Doctors, dentists, and healthcare practice owners require a firm that understands both their busy schedules and the regulatory demands of their industry. We simplify complexity so they can focus on patient care.
How We Help:
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Optimized S-corp and compensation planning to reduce taxes
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Practice profitability analysis and benchmarking
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Guidance on equipment purchases, expansion, and new locations
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Monthly accounting and payroll for medical practices
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Retirement planning strategies to accelerate long-term wealth

Law Firms
Attorneys and law firms rely on accurate financials and disciplined tax planning. Our firm understands law firm compensation models, trust accounting compliance, and the unique challenges of legal practice management.
How We Help:
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Tax planning for contingency-fee and hourly practices
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Trust/IOLTA compliance and bookkeeping support
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Partner compensation structure analysis and planning
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Business structure guidance and multi-state tax compliance
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Quarterly planning to avoid large year-end tax surprises

High-Net-Worth Individuals & Families
Affluent families need more than a tax preparer—they need a strategic advisor who integrates tax planning, investments, real estate, business entities, trusts, and long-term wealth goals.
How We Help:
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Proactive, year-round tax strategy and comprehensive planning
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Multi-entity tax planning and wealth preservation strategies
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Real estate, private equity, and alternative investment planning
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Trust and estate tax coordination with attorneys and wealth advisors
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Family office-style accounting and consolidated reporting
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