SouthHouse
0
Fully Remote Since 2017

Every return prepared personally by Steven Sorhus, CPA. No hand-offs, no back office, no surprises — just direct, expert service from anywhere in the world.

Schedule a Consultation → Explore Services
M.Acc. · Licensed CPA · Knoxville, TN
SH
Est. 2011
Knoxville, TN
Scroll

Tax Season Alert: The IRS is underfunded and understaffed. Expect delays, unexpected notices, and difficulty reaching them. We can help. →

Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Payroll Processing
Advisory Services
Business Structuring
Year-Round Planning
Compliance
Multi-State Filing
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping
Payroll Processing
Advisory Services
Business Structuring
Year-Round Planning
Compliance
Multi-State Filing
What We Do

Comprehensive expertise,
personal delivery

Every engagement is handled directly by a licensed CPA with 17+ years of experience — from initial consultation to final filing.

01

Tax Preparation

Individual, business, and complex returns with proactive year-round planning to minimize liability and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

IndividualBusinessMulti-StateInternational
02

Bookkeeping & Payroll

Cloud-based financial tracking and compliant payroll processing — provided in-house or outsourced, depending on your situation.

Cloud-BasedPayrollReconciliation
03

Advisory & Strategy

Strategic guidance to help you scale, structure, and succeed. From entity selection to growth planning — your financial future, architected.

GrowthStructuringCompliance
The Difference

SouthHouse vs. the rest

See how a personal, one-CPA practice compares to the traditional firm model.

SouthHouse CPA
Traditional Firms
Who prepares your return?
✓ Steven Sorhus, personally
× Back-office associates
Who do you contact?
✓ Direct to Steven's cell
× Secretary or answering service
Fee transparency
✓ Estimate before work begins
× Invoice surprises after the fact
Remote capability
✓ Fully remote since 2017
× Often requires in-person visits
International clients
✓ Served across 6+ countries
× Usually regional only
Growth management
✓ Intentionally capped for quality
× Aggressive growth, diluted service
How It Works

Four steps to
complete clarity

A straightforward, transparent engagement process — no confusion, no hidden steps.

Initial Consultation

A brief conversation to understand your situation, review prior returns, and assess the scope of work. No obligation, no pressure.

01
02

Estimate & Agreement

You'll receive a clear fee estimate based on the complexity of your engagement. Work begins only after mutual clarity on scope and cost.

Preparation & Delivery

All work is completed personally by Steven Sorhus. Documents are exchanged securely through our encrypted client portal.

03
04

Year-Round Support

Your relationship doesn't end at filing. Proactive planning, IRS correspondence, and ongoing advisory — whenever you need it.

Our Approach

One CPA.
Your CPA.

At SouthHouse CPA, there is no back office. No hand-offs. Every piece of work on your account is done personally by Steven Sorhus.

→

Direct Access

No secretary, no answering service. Calls and emails go directly to Steven and are answered as soon as practical.

∞

Personally Prepared

Many firms pass work to back-office associates while partners act as the face. Here, the person you meet is the person who does the work.

◎

Managed Growth

Careful, intentional growth ensures your needs are never compromised by an over-extended practice.

"

The person you meet is the person who sees to your work — from first conversation to final filing.

Steven Sorhus, CPA
Steven Sorhus, CPA

Founder — Since 2011

0
Years Experience
2011
Year Founded
0
States Filed
0%
Personally Prepared
Client Experiences

What it's like to work
with SouthHouse

★★★★★

I've worked with larger firms before — you never get to talk to the person who actually does the work. With Steven, he IS the person. Night and day difference.

Small Business Owner

Multi-State Filing Client

★★★★★

We moved overseas and thought we'd have to find a new CPA. Steven didn't miss a beat — everything handled remotely, same quality, same responsiveness.

Expat Family

International Tax Client

★★★★★

The fee estimate before we started was exactly what I paid. No hidden charges, no "oh we found additional complexity" surprises. Refreshing.

Freelance Consultant

Individual Tax Client

★★★★★

Got a scary-looking IRS letter. Steven identified it as a phishing scam within minutes. Saved me from a costly mistake. That's the value of a real CPA relationship.

E-Commerce Founder

Advisory & Tax Client

★★★★★

I text Steven directly when I have a question. He responds the same day. Try doing that with a Big Four firm. This is how accounting should work.

Restaurant Owner

Bookkeeping & Tax Client

The Story

From a basement desk
to the world

SouthHouse CPA's journey is one of grit, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to personal service — no matter where the road led.

2011

The Beginning

Founded with an old desk in a basement and a self-built PC. When a client needed the restroom and was pointed to a tree out back, it was time for a change.

◆ Kirksville, MO
2013

Main Street

A new partnership and a beautiful rented office on Kirksville's main thoroughfare. The physical setting now matched the expertise behind it.

◆ Kirksville, MO
2016

Going Global

Following family to the Caribbean, then a village outside Edinburgh. Clients adapted to digital workflows — and every single one stayed.

◆ St. Kitts → Scotland
Now

Remote By Design

Based in Knoxville, serving clients across the U.S. and internationally. The firm that learned flexibility the hard way now embraces it as a superpower.

◆ Knoxville, TN
Steven Sorhus, CPA
CPALicensed

Steven Sorhus, M.Acc., CPA

Master of Accountancy from Truman State University. Career launched in 2008 at a mid-sized regional firm — auditing municipalities, working with international clients, and earning his CPA license before founding SouthHouse in 2011.

Global Reach

Remote by design,
not by circumstance

Since transitioning to a fully remote model in 2017, SouthHouse CPA has served clients across the U.S. and around the world.

◆United States
◆Spain
◆Switzerland
◆Hong Kong
◆St. Kitts
◆Scotland

Multi-State Competency

Competent filing income tax returns in most states with procedures in place for any jurisdiction.

Digital-First Workflow

Secure document transmission, virtual meetings, and cloud-based collaboration — from anywhere, anytime.

Any Time Zone

A practice forged across four time zones. Whether you're stateside or abroad, we work on your schedule.

Security & Trust

Your data. Protected.

We take the security of your financial information as seriously as the accuracy of your returns.

🔒

Encrypted Portal

All documents exchanged through a secure, encrypted client portal — never by unsecured email.

🛡

Phishing Defense

We help you identify suspicious communications, IRS impersonation scams, and compliance fraud attempts.

☁

Cloud-Native

Modern, cloud-based systems with redundant backups ensure your data is safe, accessible, and always recoverable.

✓

IRS Representation

If the IRS comes calling — with their delays, notices, and contact difficulties — we handle it directly on your behalf.

Transparent Fees

No surprises.
Ever.

Nobody wants an unexpected bill. Two straightforward billing approaches, estimated before we begin.

Monthly Retainer

Ideal for ongoing engagements. After an initial interview, we estimate the scope and propose a monthly amount. If the scale changes, we renegotiate — always fair, always transparent.

Per-Engagement

For most individual clients. We review prior returns, conduct a brief interview, and provide an estimate during or shortly after the initial consultation. One invoice upon completion.

Estimates are provided before work begins. No engagement starts without mutual clarity on scope and fee.

Common Questions

Straight answers

I don't live near Knoxville. Can you still help me?

+
Absolutely. SouthHouse CPA has been fully remote since 2017 and currently serves clients across the U.S. and internationally — including Spain, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and St. Kitts. All documents are exchanged through a secure portal, and meetings happen virtually.

Will anyone else work on my account?

+
No. Every piece of work on your account is completed personally by Steven Sorhus, CPA. There is no back office, no associates, and no hand-offs. The person you speak with is the person who prepares your returns.

How quickly will you respond to my calls or emails?

+
SouthHouse CPA does not use a secretary or answering service. Your calls and emails go directly to Steven's cell phone and are answered as soon as practical — typically the same day.

How do I know what I'll pay before we start?

+
After an initial interview and review of your situation, you'll receive a clear estimate. No work begins until both parties agree on scope and fee. If circumstances change mid-engagement, we renegotiate openly.

I received a suspicious letter from the IRS. Can you help?

+
Yes. Business owners are frequently targeted by phishing attacks and compliance scams disguised as legitimate IRS correspondence. We help you identify what's real and what isn't, and handle legitimate IRS notices directly on your behalf.
Let's Talk

Ready for a CPA who
actually knows your name?

Send us a message and we'll respond personally — typically the same day. Or schedule a call at your convenience.

Schedule a Call Instead →
◆
Location Knoxville, TN (Fully Remote)
✓
Credentials M.Acc. · Licensed CPA · Since 2011
→
Client Portal Existing Client Login

Send a Message

All fields marked with * are required.

✓

Message Sent

Thank you for reaching out. Steven will respond personally — typically within the same business day.

!

Something Went Wrong

We couldn't send your message. Please try again or reach out via the Calendly link.
Schedule Consultation →