Beyond the season.

About Handled

Personal service. A relationship that lasts beyond the season.

Amanda Emerdinger, founder of Handled Tax & Advisory
Amanda Emerdinger
Founder · Your advisor
Meet Amanda

Hi, I’m Amanda.

And I’m who you’ll work with.

From our first conversation through the years ahead, you work directly with me. I don’t have employees, and there are no handoffs. I get to know your situation, do the work, and stay connected as things change.

That personal connection matters to me. Many of my clients have become friends over the years. We talk about their businesses and taxes, but also their families, milestones, and plans for the future.

I want you to feel comfortable asking a question, sharing good news, or reaching out when something feels uncertain.

Let’s start with a conversation
More than a yearly appointment
I want to build the kind of relationship where sending you our family’s Christmas card feels natural.

That’s the kind of practice I’m building with Handled: thoughtful work, personal attention, and relationships that continue beyond the season.

The experience behind the work

Careful work.
A familiar person.

I started in tax work in 2011, learning under a seasoned professional. Since 2014, I’ve worked directly with individuals and business owners, helping them understand and manage their tax responsibilities.

Over time, I’ve seen how much it helps to have someone who knows your situation. A new business, a growing family, a change in income—those details matter when we’re deciding what comes next.

I built Handled around that continuity. You have someone who takes time to understand, explains the options, and follows through on the work.

What shapes the work

Thoughtful guidance.
Personal responsibility.

01

Integrity

Straight answers, careful work, and honest pricing. If something isn’t the right fit, I’ll tell you.

02

Stewardship

Your finances represent work, plans, and people you care about. I take the responsibility of helping you with them seriously.

03

Caring well

I want you to feel known and comfortable asking questions. The relationship matters, and the support should fit your life.

Faith & purpose

Care that carries
into the work.

My Christian faith is an important part of my life. It shapes how I care for people, how I think about stewardship, and how I handle the responsibility that comes with this work.

I want that to show up in practical ways: being honest, treating your questions with respect, and giving your situation the attention it deserves.

A little beyond the office

Family, the Natural State,
and a little Bluey.

I live in Bentonville, Arkansas, with my husband Trevor, our son Elliot, and our pack of animals.

We enjoy being outdoors, exploring the Natural State, visiting the farmers market, and winding down with a good movie—or Bluey.

As both a business owner and a parent, I understand what it’s like to balance a lot at once. That perspective shapes the way I work: realistic timelines, clear communication, and support that fits real life.

In their words
“Absolutely amazing and 5 stars. Have been getting my taxes done with Amanda for years !”
— Ron Client feedback · 2025 tax year
Beyond the season.

Let’s get to
know each other.

Tell me what’s happening in your life or business. We’ll find the right place to start.

One advisor. From the first conversation forward.

Handled Tax & Advisory