From Tax Stress to Strategy—Smart Planning. Less Panic. More Profit

Taxes aren’t scary when you partner with Meliora Consulting. Our boutique advisory firm strategizes with you to minimize risk, plan proactively, and move forward with confidence with your taxes and financial planning.

Our Clients Say

"I was referred to Meliora Consulting and Michelle Stricklin for my first‑time and unique investments, home sale, and long‑distance move, and she was fantastic—professional, knowledgeable, and experienced in gas & oil. Her online portal made uploading everything secure, she completed my estimate, filed an extension, and ensured all tax benefits were claimed. Not the lowest in fees, but truly ‘you get what you pay for,’ and I plan on using Michelle for future tax preparation, strategies, and planning."

- Art Brockman

Art Brockman

Our Mission Is:

To Save the Stressed Out Business Owners

Our mission is to relieve the burden of financial complexity for growth-stage business owners translating monthly metrics and reports into clear, actionable insights. As fractional CFO and strategic tax advisors, we connect the dots between operational performance and tax strategy, crafting and executing plans that maximize resources, minimize tax burden, and empower confident decision-making.

Our Fractional CFO Services

Comprehensive financial leadership tailored to your business needs

Monthly Reviews

Monthly check-ins and KPI tracking

Fundraising Support

Investor-ready financials

Cash Flow Management

Optimize liquidity and capital

Operations

Efficiency improvements and vendor review

FP&A

Budget and scenario modeling

Strategic Advisory

Exit readiness, equity compensation and more

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Tax Services

Explore our comprehensive tax advisory services designed to optimize your tax strategy and compliance. From State Nexus & Multi-State Filings to Tax Due Diligence, we've got you covered.

Advisory

Maximize your opportunities and minimize your tax liability with proactive, strategy-driven advisory tailored to your tech business such as R&D credit, state nexus, and outsourced tax provision services.

Tax Due Diligence

Strategic tax due diligence designed for SaaS and IT service firms by mitigating risk, confirming accuracy, and supporting confident deal decisions.

Compliance

We handle complex tax compliance, all with streamlined, tech-driven processes to take away the stress from filing taxes.

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One Hour Tax Strategy Session

Taxes don't have to be complicated or stressful. Our one-hour Tax Strategy Session helps business owners identify missed deductions, optimize their structure, and create a clear roadmap for tax-efficient growth.

Download our free Business Tax Self-Assessment Guide and discover where you might be leaving money on the table. Then book your session to get expert answers and an actionable plan you can implement immediately.

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Industries We Serve

We are proud to be a premier, specialized tax service provider to the tech industry including SaaS, MSPs (managed service providers), retail and professional service firms.

SaaS

MSPs (Managed Service Providers)

Retail

Professional Services Firms

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How are we different?

We don’t just produce reports—we drive results through hands-on partnership. Our experience spans enterprise corporations to bootstrapped SaaS startups, so we understand the challenges of scaling fast while keeping financial health on track. When you work with us, you get:

Friendly, engaging client meetings focused on metrics that matter

Actionable recommendations that you can implement immediately

Tailored strategies designed specifically for your business model

A results-driven approach that goes beyond numbers to create high-level impact

About Us

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