Our "Foxhound" team consists of attorneys, tax analysts, enrolled agents, and even an ex-IRS agent. They are always on a mission to expand their knowledge of tax laws in order to keep up with the ever-changing tax codes. When they start on a case, they use their wide range of backgrounds to set our clients up with a tax program that fits their needs.
Ronnie Hicks (Team Foxhound) Tax Attorney
Degrees & Certifications: Masters in Taxation, Juris Doctorate, Member of both the South Carolina and Florida Bars, and an Authorized Tax Professional under Circular 230.
Personal Success Story: I was the President in Chief of a successful Florida moving business.
Sage Tax Advice: "Never procrastinate."
Interesting Facts: I did volunteer legal work for Habitat for Humanity.
Jonathan Bochese (Team Foxhound)
Attorney
Degrees & Certifications: Juris Doctorate, Masters of Science, Admitted to United States Tax Court, Member of Florida Bar, and Authorized Tax Professional under Circular 230.
Personal Success Story: As the spokesperson of an urban development committee in Rhode Island, we convinced a town to rewrite its Comprehensive Plan to integrate smart growth measures.
Sage Tax Advice: "Prioritize your life and put taxes first."
Interesting Facts: I once went 7 weeks without repeating shirts.
Angie Smith (Team Foxhound)
Attorney
Degrees & Certifications: Juris Doctorate, Member of both the Florida and North Carolina Bars, an Authorized Tax Professional under Circular 230, admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Personal Success Story: I took a client's debt from $2.4 million to $125,000.
Sage Tax Advice: "Don't try to solve your tax problems on your own … seek professional tax advice."
Interesting Facts: I grew up on a hog farm and was a NCAA cheerleader.
Kenneth Angell (Team Foxhound)
Attorney
Degrees & Certifications: Juris Doctor, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2006
Personal Success Story: There are so many to choose from. I reap enormous satisfaction from minimizing or eliminating a taxpayer's IRS tax burden.
Sage Tax Advice: "Never underestimate how quickly an IRS tax debt can snowball out of control and paralyze your way of life. You'd be amazed how many common IRS problems can be avoided simply by filing your taxes and paying off your balance by the April 15th deadline."
Interesting Facts: When I'm not practicing law, I enjoy painting, drawing, sculpting and independent filmmaking.
Laura Kennington (Team Foxhound)
Enrolled Agent
Degrees & Certifications: Authorized Tax Professional under Circular 230, Master Tax Advisor, Member of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents
Personal Success Story: My client's wages were levied for 2 ½ years before hiring TDN. After correcting an error on her tax return she received a refund of $52,000 which enabled her to put her life back together.
Sage Tax Advice: "Don't tackle the IRS alone when you have a team of tax experts in your corner."
Interesting Facts: In my spare time I enjoy bowling, baseball, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Lauren Russell (Team Foxhound)
Attorney
Degrees & Certifications: Juris Doctor, Florida Coastal School of Law, Bachelor of Sciences, University of Central Florida
Personal Success Story: One of my clients was extremely grateful that I was able to get her wage levy released the same day I received her case. The levy release allowed her to make a payment to her mortgage company to prevent her home from going into foreclosure.
Sage Tax Advice: "Stop the cycle of owing! If you are claiming too many exemptions on your W-4, make the necessary adjustments. If you are self-employed or otherwise required to make estimated tax payments, do so in a timely manner going forward."
Interesting Facts: I'm an alumna of the Theta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta.
Beth Caudill (Team Foxhound)
Attorney
Degrees & Certifications: Juris Doctorate, Member of the Florida Bar, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Political Science from University of Kentucky
Personal Success Story: Graduating law school in the top 5% of my class.
Sage Tax Advice: "Benjamin Franklin said it best, 'In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.'"
Interesting Facts: I love skydiving!
