Meet STL Tax: Your Trusted St. Louis CPA & Accounting Firm

At STL Tax, we believe small business owners and local taxpayers deserve straight answers, accessible advice, and expert tax strategy. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, our full-service accounting firm provides comprehensive tax preparation, IRS tax relief, bookkeeping, payroll services, and small business consulting across the Greater St. Louis area.

Founded & Led by Experienced St. Louis CPA James Coats

St. Louis CPA James Coats offers Small Business Accounting and Tax Preparation.
Saint Louis CPA James Coats

James Coats, CPA, founded STL Tax to give St. Louis individuals and business owners a reliable, responsive tax partner.

With over 15 years of professional finance and accounting experience, James brings a deep understanding of corporate finance, government standards, and small business operations to every client engagement.

  • Education: B.S. in Finance & Banking and B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri–Columbia (Mizzou); Jefferson City High School alumnus.
  • Corporate & Public Background: Broad expertise spanning Fortune 500 corporations, government entities, non-profit agencies, and private small businesses.
  • Core Specializations:
    • Small Business Accounting & Payroll
    • Individual & Corporate Tax Return Preparation
    • IRS Tax Relief & Resolution (“Tax Trouble”)
    • Real Estate, Construction, and Health Insurance & Benefits Planning

“Our mission is simple: keep you fully compliant, minimize your tax liability within the law, and give you back the time you need to focus on what matters most.”

— James Coats, Founder & CPA

Full-Service CPA & Accounting Solutions in Greater St. Louis

Whether you need help filing a complex personal tax return, setting up QuickBooks for a new business, or resolving past-due IRS notices, STL Tax delivers personalized solutions tailored to Missouri and Federal tax codes.

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Local Service Area

Located in South St. Louis County, STL Tax proudly serves clients throughout the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, including:

  • St. Louis County (Oakville, Mehlville, Arnold, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Affton, Crestwood)
  • St. Louis City
  • St. Charles County
  • Jefferson County

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