Veteran-Owned • Built for Entrepreneurs • Tampa Bay, FL

More than
tax season.

Your year-round financial partner — strategy, accounting, and tax working together, always just a call away.

WHY SPARTAN TAX GROUP

Most CPA firms sell outputs.

We deliver outcomes.

You are not a client here. You are a member. That distinction changes everything — how we work, how we charge, and how deeply invested we are in your success.

The traditional model is broken. Firms charge by the hour, disappear between tax seasons, and treat every interaction as a billable moment. We built Spartan Tax Group to be the opposite — a firm where the relationship comes first, and deliverables are simply the byproduct.

Gone are the days of sitting on a question because you’re worried about the bill. Pick up the phone. That’s what we’re here for.

Brentley Leitzell, CPA — Founder

NO BILLABLE HOURS

One fixed monthly membership. Call us anytime — included. No meter running, no invoice for a quick question.

NO SUPRISE INVOICES

Predictable, transparent pricing every month. You always know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting.

NO SEASONAL DISAPPEARING

We are your year-round financial partner. Strategy, planning, and support — every month, not just in March or April.

Knowledge & Strategy

Spartan Insights.

Starting an LLC in Florida? What to Do Before the Business Gets Moving

A practical startup tax guide for Tampa Bay and Florida business owners covering LLC tax treatment, EINs, business banking, self-employment tax, financing, and when an S-Corp election may make sense.

What to Do When You Get an IRS Notice — A Step-by-Step Guide

Most people freeze. Some ignore it. Here is exactly what to do — and what not to do — in the critical days after that envelope arrives.

The Difference Between Tax Planning and Tax Preparation — and Why Most People Only Get One

By the time you sit down with your CPA in February, most of the decisions that affect what you owe have already been made. Here is what that means for your business.

Good Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you might want to know before working with a CPA in Land O’ Lakes.

When should I hire a CPA for tax planning

The best time to hire a CPA for tax planning is before the tax year ends — ideally as soon as your finances get more complex than a simple W-2 return. If you’re starting a business, going self-employed, buying property, selling investments, or facing a major life change like marriage or inheritance, proactive planning can save you far more than waiting until filing season. Unlike tax preparation, which looks backward at what already happened, tax planning is forward-looking and helps you legally reduce what you owe before the bill arrives.

A tax preparer can file your return with an IRS-issued PTIN, but Florida doesn’t require them to hold a state license or meet formal education standards. A CPA, on the other hand, is licensed by the Florida Board of Accountancy — they’ve completed 150 hours of education, passed the rigorous Uniform CPA Exam, gained supervised work experience, and maintain ongoing continuing education each year. The biggest practical difference is that a CPA can fully represent you before the IRS and provide year-round planning, audit support, and financial advisory, while most preparers are limited to filing returns.

Hiring a CPA gives you more than accurate returns — it puts a financial expert in your corner year-round. The key benefits include proactive tax planning that lowers your liability, full IRS representation if you’re ever audited, and confident handling of complex situations like business income, investments, or rental property. You also save significant time and gain peace of mind knowing a licensed professional is accountable for the work and actively looking for deductions you might miss on your own.