About us

Personal, high-integrity tax help — built on decades of legal and real-world business experience, and a genuine belief in the people we serve.

Compass Tax Center — navigating taxes with confidence
Our Story

It started with a simple idea

It all began with a deep passion — to help empower people to create independent businesses by taking the fear out of the startup. We're here to demystify the process and give our clients confidence and clarity.

You worked hard to earn your money; we're here to help you do what you love and grow what's rightfully yours — from picking a name to shaping a growth strategy and every step in between.

What Drives Us

How we work with you

As a small business ourselves, we treat yours the way we'd want ours treated — with care, honesty, and real attention to every detail.

Empowering independence

Whether you're an individual or a small business owner, we take the fear out of the process and help you take confident control of what's yours.

Clarity & confidence

No jargon, no guesswork. We explain your options in plain language, so you always know where you stand.

Quality & integrity

Personal attention and unwavering dedication to every detail — because your success is a reflection of ours.

Alisa Kharis, EA — founder of Compass Tax Center
The Experience Behind the Name

Led by an IRS Enrolled Agent

Compass Tax Center is led by Alisa Kharis, an IRS Enrolled Agent — the highest credential the IRS awards a tax professional — backed by 20 years of legal experience and 30 years of running real businesses.

That rare combination means we don't just prepare your return; we understand the decisions behind the numbers, the weight of the documents you sign, and the strategies that protect you before a problem arises.

Let's Work Together

Navigate your taxes with confidence

Since 2005  ·  IRS Enrolled Agent  ·  Virtual, serving clients nationwide. Your first consultation is free.