About
Tax preparation and wealth management for aviation professionals.
Pilot Tax Guy is the online home of Wood-Rhoden Tax Service, a family tax and accounting practice founded in 1997 and led by Patricia “Pati” Wood-Rhoden, an Enrolled Agent licensed by the IRS. The practice prepares income tax returns and builds year-round tax plans for professional pilots, flight attendants, and the families who depend on them, with additional experience serving public-safety officers, educators, and small-business owners.
Our work covers the full cycle: accurate income tax preparation, forward-looking tax planning, bookkeeping and payroll for small businesses, IRS representation and audit defense, tax resolution for clients who have fallen behind, and wills, trusts, and estate planning through our in-house attorney. We understand the parts of a pilot’s financial life that generic software misses — per diem and travel deductions, multi-state and multi-base filings, and airline retirement and equity income.
Appointments are free and year-round, held virtually or face-to-face near KLAX, with Zoom available around the clock for crew on an overnight. Se habla español.
About
A decade of tax work, and a family business behind it.
With more than a decade of expertise in tax and accounting, our firm exists to simplify the intricate realm of taxes. Patricia has served as a reliable advisor to over 700 clients, including teachers, entrepreneurs and pilots.
After graduating from California State University Long Beach with a degree in Accountancy in 2012, Patricia devoted her practice to mastering the nuances of tax law. In the era of rapid online tax solutions, we deliver a personalized experience crafted to meet your specific needs.
- Enrolled Agent with the IRS
- B.S. Accountancy, Cal State Long Beach (2012)
- 700+ clients served
- Second generation of the family business
- In-house attorney for tax matters & audit representation
- Se habla español — translation available
Who we serve
Built for people who live on a schedule the IRS doesn't.
A crew schedule, a layover, a base on the other side of the country — we work around it, virtually or in person at KLAX.
- Professional pilots & their familiesAirline, corporate and charter
- Flight attendantsCrew schedules and per diem
- Public safetyPolice, fire & EMS
- Educators & small business ownersIndividuals and owners
Work in public safety? Our sister site CopTaxGuy.com is built for police, fire and EMS.
Pilot-specific support
What flight crew returns usually involve
- Travel and per diem deductions
- Multi-state and multi-base filings
- Airline retirement & equity income
Free year-round consultation
Call, text or email any time during the year — questions don't have to wait until filing season.
(888) 757-4568