CPA for Wichita Area
Beauty Professionals
Stop stressing about tax filings. Start working with a CPA who understands beauty professionals. Simple online process. Clear, judgment-free guidance. Real savings.
I’m Ken Payne, CPA and founder of Telos Tax & CPA here in Wichita. I started this firm so I could work directly with self‑employed and small business clients, explain taxes in plain English, and provide a calm, proactive plan instead of a rushed, once‑a‑year filing.
I work with solo beauty professionals at every stage: salon suite owners and booth renters, hairstylists and barbers, estheticians, makeup artists, nail techs, lash and brow artists, and other independent beauty pros.
Everything runs through a secure online portal with flexible virtual or in-person meetings, so you can take care of everything between clients and on your schedule.
Why Choose Telos?
Better Value: We use modern tools to keep your books and taxes organized, with full CPA oversight at pricing that makes sense for independent beauty professionals. Pricing and services are tailored to your needs.
• Individual tax prep for beauty professionals with business income starts at $400
• Business tax preparation (1065/1120S) for beauty businesses starts at $800
• Monthly bookkeeping starts at $200/month
• Tax planning and other advisory services at $150/hour
Proactive Strategy: We help you separate business and personal expenses, track write‑offs correctly, and choose the right structure and S‑Corp salary when it makes sense, so you keep more of what you earn.
Access: You work directly with a CPA who knows your name and your numbers, responds quickly, and is available outside of the standard 9 to 5, so you can get help between clients or on your day off.
How We Help Beauty Professionals
We focus directly on helping beauty professionals make smart tax decisions and keep more of what they earn.
• Know what you can write off: Exactly what counts as a business expense for suites/booths, products, tools, education, mileage, home office, and more.
• Clean books without the stress: Optional monthly bookkeeping so your income and expenses stay organized all year, making tax time faster, easier, and more accurate.
• No more surprise tax bills: A clear, simple plan for self-employment tax, tips, and how much to set aside through the year so tax time is predictable.
• Smart moves as your income grows: All-year guidance on when strategies like an S-corp election, HSA, or retirement plan makes sense for your numbers.
• Current on new rules like OBBB: Advice that reflects changes such as the 2025 “no tax on tips” rules, so you are not relying on outdated info from last year.
What It’s Like to Work With Us
We keep the process simple and predictable, so you always know what comes next.
• Free 20-minute consultation: Book online, and we’ll talk through your business, what you’re doing now for taxes, and what you’d like to change.
• Clear plan and upfront quote: I outline a simple plan for how we’ll handle your taxes and walk you through the fee structure before you decide to move forward.
• Easy online setup: You get a secure portal where you can upload documents from your phone, see exactly what’s needed, and sign everything electronically.
• Filing and review: I prepare your return, review the results and next steps with you, and then file once you’re comfortable and all questions are answered.
• Year-round support: Check in before key decisions such as changing suites, making big purchases, or switching entity structure so tax surprises are avoided and you know where you stand.
Book Your Free Consultation
Use the scheduler below to pick a time that works for you. There is no obligation and no pressure. This is simply to talk through your situation, get your questions answered, and see if we are a good fit.
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I will reach out personally to discuss your situation and provide a plan and pricing estimate tailored to your tax & accounting needs.