We believe that experience in taxation is a significant predictor of success in designing and implementing a plan to optimize tax liabilities. Our team is made up of experienced tax professionals. Every one of our associates has over 25 years of tax and financial experience. Our experience includes individual, corporate, trust, and non-profit entity taxation. In addition, our associates have worked for either Federal or state tax authorities, or both. This perspective provides us with a unique understanding of the tax compliance and planning issues that our clients face.

Michael J. Tupps is a Certified Public Accountant (since 1991), business manager, and private investor. After a career in various private accounting positions in corporate finance, accounting, taxation, auditing, mergers and acquisitions, asset management, and public sector experience in Federal and State tax agencies, Michael founded Tupps & Associates, A Professional Corporation, and MJTCPA, A Professional Corporation. 

 Michael began his career in the private sector at Shell Oil Company, where he had corporate finance, accounting, and auditing positions.  Michael continued his career with General Motors Corporation, serving on the Divisional and Corporate audit staff. He also served at Hilti Western Hemisphere, where he worked in the corporate audit and tax departments. The NORDAM Group, where he served as corporate audit director, divisional controller, and international tax manager.   

Michael has also had positions in the public sector, specifically experience in tax compliance audits, exemptions, and reporting. Oklahoma Tax Commission, Special Projects included Sales, Use, Excise, and Income Tax compliance. United States Department of the Interior, Special Trustee for American Indians, related to taxation of tribal lease and income transactions. Currently, Michael is engaged with Intuit, Inc., specifically related to US and state taxation.  

In addition, Michael has founded, owned, and operated multiple businesses. He has also served as an advisor and/or board member to both for-profit and non-profit entities.  Michael founded professional services firms Tupps and Associates, P.C. and MJTCPA, PC., which provide tax and financial services. These firms specialize in tax compliance, planning, and tax resolution. During his career, Michael has served as director of multiple private companies in the U.S. and Asia, and he has been the President and board member of two non-profit entities. Michael has also advised legislators and government officials regarding taxation policy.

Michael attended Indiana University and earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Ball State University (cum laude) and his Master’s in Business Administration from Ball State University. In addition, attended graduate school at The University of Tulsa. Michael has also completed over 1,400 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) courses in taxation and accounting.

Michael is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor (CQPA)