Results – We work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs, then leverage our seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results.

Relationships – We are your trusted partner in success. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services at a fair price, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.

Relief – Rest assured that when a need arises, our firm is ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you.

Tax Preparation – Anytime, Anywhere

We understand how busy life gets and fitting time in to take care of your tax return can be a hard thing to do. We want to accommodate your busy lifestyle with offering virtual accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses. Being virtual allows us to build and maintain a relationship with you all throughout the year and help you with your financial decisions as they come up.

History

R & J has a long trusted history of providing outstanding service for individuals and small business entrepreneurs. R & J started in 1976 with Rosie Leek and Jerry Kobbeman out of the old Alco building in the front corner of the store here in Salina, KS. In 1982 R & J Salina Tax Service moved to its current location of 318 W Cloud Street where we continue to do business and grow with our clients.

Staff Profiles

Timothy D Graham Jr EA (Tim Jr) – President/CEO

Tim Jr has been working at R & J Salina Tax Service, Inc since 2001, preparing tax returns since 2006, and 2014 took over ownership of the firm with wife Jessica. In March of 2010 he became an Enrolled Agent (EA). Tim Jr is involved in various types of returns such as individual, trust, partnerships, corporations, and business returns. He maintains a broad base in tax knowledge for tax resolution and representation, tax preparation, QuickBooks, payroll, and sales tax.

In 2005 he joined National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and served several years on the board. Tim Jr is also continuing to help with education for the Kansas Chapter, teaching various tax courses throughout the year. Tim Jr has also been a state certified chapter instructor to help other tax professionals keep up with the many tax law changes. In addition, Tim Jr. is also a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) in which he became a member in 2010. Tim Jr does around 100 to 120 hours of tax education throughout the year to keep up with the ever changing tax world.

Tim Jr has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Phoenix, which he completed in 2007. He is thinking in the future of obtaining tax court rights. Tim Jr and family, including his 4 fur babies, enjoy traveling in their RV to enjoy the great countryside that the United States has.

Kelli Hubbard EA – Tax Preparer

Kelli came to R & J Salina Tax Service, Inc in January 2016. She began her career with R & J as an administrative assistant. Kelli transitioned to tax preparer at the end of tax season in 2019. At the end of 2020, she passed all 3 of the SEE exams, becoming an Enrolled Agent in January 2021. She is an NATP (National Association of Tax Professionals) and NAEA (National Association of Enrolled Agents) member. Kelli takes at least 100 continuing education hours a year to stay caught up on all the tax law changes. Currently, she prefers to work on individual tax returns and limited representation. However, Kelli is educating herself to become more familiar with business returns and more representation.

Kelli decided to further her career and knowledge even more, and in August of 2021, returned to college. She is currently a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. In August of 2022, Kelli should have her associate’s degree in accounting and plans to transfer to a university, which remains an unresolved mystery. If everything goes as planned, she will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2024.

She is happily married with an adorable Morkie, two adult sons, and a daughter-in-law. She grew up in Southwest Kansas and spent several years in the Oklahoma City area before relocating to Salina at the end of 2015.

She looks forward to assisting you with your tax needs.

Danielle Shelton – Portal Manager

Danielle started at R & J Salina Tax Service, Inc in January of 2013 as a receptionist. She has been our office ninja and looks forward to assisting our clients this tax season with their portal needs. Danielle grew up here in Salina, Kansas. She is happily married with 3 fast growing children and a Husky/Springer Spaniel Mix who keep her busy.