Lance Bonlender, EA has more than 10 years of tax preparation experience. He began preparing taxes for H & R Block while stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland in 1998. After returning to Tucson, Arizona, he worked with Heckinger & Associates, LLC for five years prior to establishing his own practice.

Lance received his Enrolled Agent (EA) credential from the Department of the Treasury in April, 2004. He went into private practice after resigning his active duty position with the Arizona Air National Guard. Lance continues to be a member of the 162nd Fighter Wing despite having more than 22 years of total military service.

Lance’s education includes a Bachelor Degree from the University of Phoenix and an Associate Degree in Accounting from Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. In August, 2007, he will complete a three-year Fellows Program with the National Tax Practice Institute. This program is an extensive overview designed to further prepare him to effectively represent his clients before all administrative levels of the IRS.

Lance is from Watertown, WI, but for the past sixteen years, Tucson has been home. When time permits, he enjoys hiking and the peacefulness of nature. At other times, he still enjoys the competitive rush of racing cars at local circle tracks.