Oliver E. Hayes, EA, NTPIF, MST

When taxes, books, or business structure stand in the way, Oliver brings the next move into focus.

Achieve It Consulting helps Detroit-area business owners, self-employed professionals, and taxpayers resolve pressing tax concerns, establish reliable financial systems, and make stronger decisions throughout the year.

Tax Resolution · Tax Planning · Accounting · Bookkeeping · Business Guidance

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Federally authorized to represent taxpayers

  • EAEnrolled Agent
  • NTPIFNTPI Fellow
  • MSTM.S. Taxation
  • CAACertifying Acceptance Agent
  • ITINITIN Certified

The Achieve Framework

Three deliberate stages, in order.

Every engagement is organized around the same disciplined progression — first stabilize what's urgent, then structure what's underneath, then advance with intention.

Get the immediate concern under control.

Tax notices, IRS correspondence, unresolved filings, disorganized books, and missing financial information get triaged first so nothing continues to compound.

If something has your attention right now, start here.

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Included work

  • IRS notices and correspondence
  • Unresolved or unfiled returns
  • Audit and examination support
  • Books that need to be caught up

Intelligent service router

What needs your attention right now?

Pick the closest description. You'll be routed to a short, focused intake — Oliver reviews every submission personally and follows up with a defined next step. Nothing here diagnoses your situation or promises a specific outcome.

Why clients work directly with Oliver

A focused practice, not a call center.

Achieve It Consulting is built around Oliver's judgment. That means fewer clients, longer relationships, and answers that actually reflect your situation.

  • You work with Oliver directly.

    Not an intake queue, not a rotating case manager. Every conversation, filing, and recommendation runs through him.

  • Federally authorized representation.

    As an Enrolled Agent, Oliver is authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

  • Practical guidance, not sales pressure.

    Recommendations are grounded in your actual situation and the numbers in front of us — never in a scripted resolution package.

  • Rooted in the Detroit small-business community.

    Dearborn-based, working with independent operators, tradespeople, and service professionals across the region.

The modern client experience

Five steps, one steady hand.

Scheduling, secure document exchange, engagement, and updates are connected into one experience so nothing gets lost between systems.

  1. 01

    Tell Oliver what needs attention

    A short, focused intake tailored to your situation — no generic form.

  2. 02

    Complete the relevant intake

    You'll receive the specific documents and information Oliver needs to review your matter.

  3. 03

    Upload documents securely

    A protected exchange keeps sensitive filings, notices, and statements confidential.

  4. 04

    Meet with Oliver

    A working conversation — not a sales call — to align on the actual path forward.

  5. 05

    Receive a defined action plan

    Clear deliverables, timelines, and ongoing updates. You always know what's next.

Verified client experiences

Real reviews, tied to their source.

This section publishes only reviews that Oliver has authorized and that link back to a verifiable public source. Nothing is fabricated, rewritten, or anonymized.

Awaiting verified reviews

Once Oliver approves a source (for example, Google Business Profile reviews), verified quotes will render here with a direct link back to the original review. Until then, this frame is intentionally empty — rather than filled with generic testimonials.

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NAEA Directory
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Curated resource library

Organized around the questions you actually ask.

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  • Tax Problems

    Notices, unfiled returns, examinations, and installment agreements.

  • Tax Planning

    Multi-year planning, withholding, and quarterly estimates.

  • Business Finances

    Bookkeeping, statements, and cash-flow rhythms.

  • Starting or Restructuring a Business

    Entity choice, formation, and clean transitions.

  • Filing Tools & Deadlines

    Federal and Michigan tax calendars, forms, and refund status.

  • Forms, Calculators & Checklists

    Curated tools reviewed for accuracy and relevance.

Direct consultation

Tell Oliver what needs attention.

You'll receive a written confirmation, an expected response time, a tailored document checklist, and a clear next step. No forms sent into a void.

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