Your taxes are in trusted
hands — this season and
every one to come. As Dana and Andrea step into a well-earned retirement, the straightforward tax help you count on continues — seamlessly, and without you having to lift a finger. What this means for you → An Important Update About Your Taxes

Tax Time

What This Means for You

The same straightforward approach you trust — now with even more in your corner.

The tax help you rely on isn't going anywhere. Lightening The Load — founded by Andreas Wilder — is continuing your tax services with the same straightforward approach you're used to. You also gain year-round tax planning and, for those who've asked over the years, connections to financial advisory services through their sister company, Endurance Planning Group.

Welcome to Your New Tax Basecamp

A steady partner, year-round — not just in April.

Dana and Andrea have been your trusted guides through tax season for many years. As they step into retirement, we're honored to continue that work with you. Lightening The Load was built on a simple idea: taxes should be straightforward. We're here to be your basecamp — a knowledgeable partner you can return to whenever the terrain shifts.

Welcome to Your New Tax Basecamp

A steady partner, year-round — not just in April.

Dana and Andrea have been your trusted guides through tax season for many years. As they step into retirement, we're honored to continue that work with you. Lightening The Load was built on a simple idea: taxes should be straightforward. We're here to be your basecamp — a knowledgeable partner you can return to whenever the terrain shifts.

What You Can Expect

The same personal attention you've always received.

Your history and records will transfer to us, and our team will learn your situation so we can serve you well. Dana and Andrea will remain available through the spring to help with the transition — so nothing about this feels like starting over.

Services We Provide

Everything you relied on — and a little more.

01

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate, strategic filing for individuals, families, and business owners.

02

Year-Round Tax Planning

Proactive strategies to keep more of what you earn — not just reactive filing in April.

03

Bookkeeping & Accounting

For business owners who need their books in order, so you can focus on what matters most.

04

Financial Planning Connection

Through our sister company, Endurance Planning Group, for those interested in broader wealth management.

Services We Provide

Everything you relied on — and a little more.

01

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate, strategic filing for individuals, families, and business owners.

02

Year-Round Tax Planning

Proactive strategies to keep more of what you earn — not just reactive filing in April.

03

Bookkeeping & Accounting

For business owners who need their books in order, so you can focus on what matters most.

04

Financial Planning Connection

Through our sister company, Endurance Planning Group, for those interested in broader wealth management.

Meet Your Team

The people who'll be looking after you.

Andreas Wilder

Founder

Andreas leads Lightening The Load with a focus on making taxes straightforward and stress-free. He also serves as Managing Partner of Endurance Planning Group, bringing a holistic view of how tax strategy fits into your broader financial picture.

Andreas Wilder

Founder

Andreas leads Lightening The Load with a focus on making taxes straightforward and stress-free. He also serves as Managing Partner of Endurance Planning Group, bringing a holistic view of how tax strategy fits into your broader financial picture.

Robert Burgess, CPA

Tax Manager

Oversees your entire experience throughout tax season and ensures everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Alie McCorvey

Tax Coordinator

Your first point of contact for questions, scheduling, and portal help. She keeps everything organized.

Dylan Windish

Tax Analyst

Assists with preparing and reviewing returns, working closely with clients to gather documentation and ensure accuracy.

Kyle Griffiths

Tax Analyst

The newest member of our team, assisting with tax return preparation and gathering client documentation.

You don't need to do anything right now.

We'll be reaching out in the coming weeks with next steps for the upcoming tax season. In the meantime, if you have questions, you're always welcome to contact us. We look forward to working with you.
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