Our Team
We’re real people who care about your results, not just your returns.
If you've ever felt like you're overpaying in taxes or that no one is truly in your corner financially, you're not alone. That's exactly why we built Quick Guide Tax.
We're not a revolving door of seasonal tax preparers. We're a year-round advisory team, fluent in both ASL and English, providing accessible, personalized guidance for interpreters, self-employed professionals, and small business owners.
Our goal is simple: to help you simplify your financial life, make confident decisions, reduce your tax burden, and plan proactively—not just during tax season, but throughout the year.
You'll have real people walking alongside you every step of the way, so you can spend less time worrying about finances and more time focusing on what matters most to you, your family, and your peace of mind.
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At Quick Guide Tax, our mission is to empower interpreters, freelancers, and small business owners with the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to thrive financially. We provide specialized tax and financial services that are approachable, accurate, and deeply informed by real-world self-employment experiences.
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Empowerment through Education
We believe knowledge is power. Whether through personalized guidance or practical resources, we’re committed to helping our clients understand the why behind their finances — not just the what.
Community Centered Service
We started in the interpreting community and we never forget our roots. We listen, adapt, and serve with empathy because we understand what it’s like to be in your shoes.
Clarity & Simplicity
We cut through the jargon and complexity of taxes and finance to deliver clear, practical advice you can actually use.
Integrity in Every Interaction
Trust is earned. We operate with honesty, transparency, and commitment to doing what’s right for every client, every time.
Expertise with a Personal Touch
Our professional credentials as an Enrolled Agent and Financial Advisor are backed by years of hands-on self-employment experience. We bring both technical skill and personal insight to every service we offer.
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Rosemary Bocian, MA, EA, NIC, has been a freelance American Sign Language interpreter since 2011. In 2017, she co-authored The Interpreter’s Quick Guide to Self-Employment, a practical resource now used by Interpreter Training Programs across the country and available on Amazon. Following the book’s release, Rosemary began leading workshops nationwide, including presenting at the 2019 RID National Conference.
Her growing commitment to supporting interpreters and other self-employed professionals led her to become an IRS Enrolled Agent and co-found Quick Guide Tax, a firm dedicated to providing personalized tax and advisory services. In addition to tax preparation and planning, Rosemary works closely with individuals facing IRS and state tax problems, helping clients navigate audits, tax debt, payment plans, Offers in Compromise, penalty relief, and other tax resolution matters with compassion and practical guidance.
Rosemary is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS), allowing her to stay current on evolving tax law and representation strategies while advocating for her clients.
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Brent Bocian, MA, NIC, SC, has been a freelance American Sign Language interpreter since 2011. In 2017, he co-authored The Interpreter’s Quick Guide to Self-Employment, a practical resource now used by Interpreter Training Programs across the country and available on Amazon. Following the book’s release, Brent began leading workshops nationwide, including presenting at the 2019 RID National Conference.
His passion for helping interpreters build long-term financial stability led him to co-found Quick Guide Tax and become a licensed Financial Advisor (Investment Advisor Representative). Brent works with interpreters and other self-employed professionals to develop personalized financial strategies, including retirement planning, investment management, tax-efficient wealth building, education savings, insurance planning, and long-term financial goal setting.
By combining firsthand experience as a self-employed interpreter with professional financial expertise, Brent helps clients make informed decisions with confidence. His approach is centered on education, personalized guidance, and building lasting relationships that support clients through every stage of their financial journey.
Our Story
Brent and Rosemary Bocian began their careers as full-time freelance American Sign Language interpreters, navigating the unique challenges of self-employment firsthand. Like many in the interpreting community, they found themselves trying to understand the complexities of taxes, finances, and business management resources that were often hard to find or not tailored to their profession.
Driven by curiosity and a desire to take control of their financial lives, they dove into learning everything they could about self-employment and taxes. As they gained knowledge, they naturally began sharing it with their colleagues. Rosemary soon started teaching workshops for interpreters across the country, helping others make sense of the financial side of freelancing.
Their passion for empowering others led to the publication of their book, The Interpreter's Quick Guide to Self-Employment, which is now used in interpreter training programs nationwide. As the book gained traction, interpreters began reaching out for one-on-one support-particularly during tax season.
Recognizing the growing need, Rosemary became an Enrolled Agent, licensed by the IRS to represent taxpayers, and Brent became a Financial Advisor. Together, they founded Quick Guide Tax, a firm built specifically to serve the interpreting community with expert tax and financial services.
Today, Quick Guide Tax proudly supports not only interpreters but also freelancers and small business owners across all industries-continuing Brent and Rosemary's mission to demystify taxes and finances, and empower self-employed professionals to thrive.
Have Questions?
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