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David N. Garrett is the owner and founder of Tax Help Doctor. He has a BS degree in accounting from Wayne State University (1966) and a Juris Doctorate (JD) law degree from Atlanta Law School (1979). He is not a licensed attorney. He is a retired senior Revenue Agent who worked for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for 32 years. During his career he was involved in many individual & corporate audits, review staff positions and teaching assignments. After retiring from the IRS in December 1999, he then started working for the State of Tennessee and became a senior tax auditor there. In that capacity, he was involved in audits of sales and use tax returns, franchise and excise tax returns and business tax returns. After 6 years, with the State of Tennessee, he retired (again) in December 2005 to go to work for a small tax law firm in North Georgia. He worked for them for approximately two years before starting his own firm.

For the years 2002 thru 2005, he also taught classes on a part-time basis for the IRS for its new employees. Currently, he is an enrolled agent. As an enrolled agent, he can represent taxpayers in any dealings with the IRS or State Revenue Departments regarding any tax disputes. However, he is not licensed to handle any court proceedings.

David, Kathryn & family

He has been married for 47 years to Kathryn Garrett who is an RN, and has three wonderful children, one (fantastic) daughter-in-law and one (great) son-in law (currently an IRS employee), and three (awesome) grandsons.

David and Kathryn are members at Creekstone Community Church which meets in the Lumpkin county High School. Previously members of Dahlonega United Methodist church and Northpoint Community Church.

Mission Statement

The goal of Tax Help Doctor is to provide quality and individual personal services at reasonable and affordable rates to all.

The principles used in this firm are based on the Biblical standards of Ephesians 6: 6 to 8. It is to provide service that honors and exalts the name of Jesus Christ in everything that is done.

Please be aware that because of Tax Help Doctor’s goals and limitations, there may be times, when additional clients can not be taken on. When this happens, you may need to be put on a waiting list or have to consult with another firm. Your patience and understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Tax Help Doctor, LLC
Dahlonega, GA 30533
phone:  (404) 542-5876
fax:  (888) 260-0393
e-mail:  david@taxhelpdoctor.com