About Us

Our philosophy sets us apart from traditional tax and accounting firms. Rather than focus on single tasks and outcomes, we consider the larger financial picture. We take a team approach to developing solutions, offering a wide range of tax, business, financial, estate, retirement and legal services. Our approach puts your interests first, allowing you to legally reduce taxes, protect assets and limit liability at competitive costs.

 Your needs are important to us. We look forward to being your complete financial resource.

 

Randy Roth
Randy Roth
EA, Partner

Randy Roth is an owner and principal of DRK Tax & Business Solutions.  He is a Tax Consultant and Enrolled Agent, licensed by the U.S. Treasury and a Certified Senior Advisor.  He has a Masters Degree in Financial Services with a Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation and has been in the tax business for twenty-five years.

Mr. Roth’s practice concentrates in the areas of tax preparation and planning for individuals, businesses, estates, trusts and non-profit organizations.  He advises in the formation of business entities, real estate holdings and non-profits—as well as in their on-going maintenance. His overall focus considers issues involving aging, asset protection and tax-reduction strategies.  He also provides fiduciary coaching and training for Trustees, Executors, Administrators and non-profit boards.  

Mr. Roth has been President of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents (twice) and has represented his Chapter as a Practitioner Liaison to the IRS in Sacramento. He assists his firm in representing clients in audit and collection matters before the IRS and FTB.

DRK Tax & Business Solutions is an advocate for its clients with a proactive approach in finding solutions that encompass a life-long perspective.  DRK incorporates multi-faceted disciplines, such as: tax, financial and legal, as well as, the facts of aging and end-of-life issues.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE        

Liaison to IRS for Sacramento Valley Chapter of Enrolled Agents 1998 to Present

President of Sacramento Valley Chapter of Enrolled Agents-CSEA; 1997/98; 2005/06

Barbara Tackett
Barbara Tackett
EA, Partner

Barbara Tackett graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She moved to California in 1978, and started working for the federal government. She worked as a Revenue Officer for the Internal Revenue Service for 10 years. She became an Enrolled Agent in 1991, and started a tax preparation and bookkeeping business. She joined DRK Associates in 2003, and became a principal in the business in 2004.

Joel Haney 

Joel Haney
EA, Senior Associate
Joel Haney graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy. He is an Enrolled Agent, enrolled by the U.S. Treasury to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. He has a background in construction accounting and tax and is the newest member of DRK having joined the firm in 2010.
Vincent Lapore, CPA
My Business Matters
Senior Associate
Vince Lapore is a CPA with many years of business experience as a CFO of both public and private companies. He has prepared all types of income tax returns in our West Sacramento office for the last four years.
Lory Saxton
Lory Saxton
Public Accountant

Rachel Konarz
Rachel Konarz
Administrative Assistant, Support Staff Superstar

Rachel Konarz joined DRK in January 2010. She handles the assembly and distribution of tax returns as well as keeping the calendars for the EAs in the office.

Rachel is also a student at California State University, Sacramento. She is working on a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy.

Brad Bahnsen
Brad Bahnsen
Senior Vice President Marketing & Business Development
 Brad Bahnsen joined DRK in March 2009. His deep experience and connections to other financial and legal professions has allowed DRK to establish an elite team to provide resources and solutions to our clients financial, estate and business needs. His 12 years of service on the ministry staff of a local church has made him a key consultant to our tax-exempt entity clients.
Ron Hills
EA, Associate

David Munoz
Associate

Kathi Lomba, MBA
My Business Matters
CRTP, Associate
Kathleen Lomba graduated with her MBA from St Mary's College of California in Moraga, CA and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business from California Polytechnic State university. She has earned her designation as a Certified Registered Tax Preparer, CRTP, three years ago and has prepared tax returns in our West Sacramento Office. Her HR professional experience and in depth experience of 401[k] and pension plans complements her current role.