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PIM Tax Services

PIM is a nautical acronym for Plan of Intended Movement. When the Captain of a ship tells the Navigator, “We need to be in Galveston next Tuesday,” the Navigator develops the Plan of Intended Movement; the PIM. It is the appropriate course and speed to achieve the Captain’s goal – which is to move the ship to the appointed place and arrive at the designated time.

PIM is also a fine analogy for tax and financial planning (which are inseparable). The Captain (You) tells the Navigator (Me) where you want to go and when you want to get there with respect to your financial goals. I develop the tax and financial plans that get you where you want to be at the designated time.

Tax efficiency is crucial in financial planning. While everyone acknowledges the need for government revenue, nobody wants to overpay taxes. The complexity of tax laws and extensive forms can be overwhelming. PIM Tax Services LLC, a veteran-owned tax planning and preparation firm in Virginia Beach, offers expert tax return preparation at affordable prices. We provide transparent fees, ensuring informed decisions. Active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel receive a 20% discount. Our services include reliable tax preparation, thorough explanations, advice on minimizing future tax burdens, and a fee that adds value to you.

Virginia Beach Tax Preparation Service

PIM Tax Services LLC, is owned and operated by Paul D. Allen, CFP®, MQFP®, EA and US Navy veteran. Founded in 2015, our mission is to reduce the stress from your tax filing experience and to offer high quality and affordable tax preparation for active duty, retired, guard, and reserve servicemembers.

Paul has been an Enrolled Agent of the IRS since 2016. He hold a Master of Arts in Financial Planning and Law from Regent University and obtained the Certified Financial Planner CFP® credential in 2018.

Frustrated by how difficult it was to find a good financial professional to work with when he was on active duty, Paul set out to change that narrative for future generations of military families. Fortunately, he found some amazing colleagues along the way who were on the same mission. Paul is a founding member of the Military Financial Advisors Association, the Military Tax Experts Alliance, and the Military Qualified Financial Planner MQFP® Certification Program.

Paul has been married to the magnificent Tade Stone Allen since 1992. They live in Virginia Beach where they spoil their dog and look for excuses to go visit their grandchildren.

For more about Paul D. Allen, visit his LinkedIn profile!

PIM’s Mission

The mission of PIM Tax Services is simple – the next time you’re at a social event and someone is complaining about their tax preparation experience I want you to say, “I have a tax service I am very happy with!”

For that to happen I need to provide every client with:

  • The highest quality income tax preparation
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Knowledgeable tax planning advice
  • The best tax preparation value in Virginia Beach.

I focus on income tax preparation for individuals, with a special emphasis on military personnel, individuals with home businesses, and rental properties (landlords). I post my prices so there are never any surprise fees. I don’t just prepare your taxes for this year, I help you plan how to make them better next year.

Try PIM Tax Services once, and it will be your tax preparation firm for life.

Meet PIM Taxes.

Meet The Team

Hannah Trainum
Hannah Trainum
Hannah joined the PIM Tax Services team in 2019. She has liked numbers ever since she was old enough to count, so after graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in Financial Mathematics Hannah worked in the accounting field for 8 years. She took some time out of the workforce after her sons were born, but quickly jumped back in to join the PIM team! In the off season, Hannah has multiple bookkeeping clients that keep her busy. Hannah lives in Chesapeake with her husband Greg and their 4 kids.
Wesley Nessl
Wesley Nessl
Wesley is a Virginia Beach native, a Marine spouse, and a mother of one. After a 3-year ‘vacation’ to Camp Pendleton, California, Wesley returned to Virginia Beach and earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Regent University, and then went on the earn her MBA with a focus in accounting. She has been working as a controller but has always had a strong interest in income tax preparation. That is working out well for all of us!
Tara Lyles
Tara Lyles
Navy Veteran, a Navy Spouse, and a Navy Mom. Tara has been a volunteer and mentor in numerous Navy non–profit programs throughout her time around the Navy. After executing their 12th move in summer 2024, she and her family ended up settling in Tennessee. Tara joined the PIM Tax Services team in January 2021 as an Administrative Assistant. It was only supposed to be a tax season job, but we liked her so much we sent her to the Tax School so we could find things for her to do all year long!
Andria Nichols, AFC®
Andria Nichols, AFC®
Andria joined the PIM Tax Service team in 2024 and lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She is the wife of an Army retiree and mother of 2 children, both in the U.S. Army.  She has been an AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) for nearly 20 years where she has worked very closely with active duty and Veterans.   She holds a MBA from Phoenix University.  When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.  Andria is excited to join the PIM Tax team and will strive to provide the highest quality of service to each of her customers.  
Maria Luz Godlove
Maria Luz GodloveAdministrative Assistant
Maria brings a wealth of customer service experience to PIM Tax Services, having dedicated herself to the field from an early age. With extensive administrative experience across various environments, she joined the PIM Team in July 2024 after taking several months to study technology security. Maria is passionate about her role and is committed to providing exceptional service to all clients. She feels fortunate to be part of the PIM team and strives to deliver the best possible service.
Originally from Argentina, Maria has been in the United States for 7 years and attained US citizenship in the Fall of 2024. She met her husband, a sailor, in Key West, but they now reside in Virginia Beach.
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