We specialize in individual and small business tax preparation as well as small business accounting and payroll services. 

We are locally owned and are dedicated to superior client service.  

Carefree Tax Service has been serving the Janesville community since the early 2000s. We are committed to offering excellent service at reasonable rates. 

Owners Tony & Jen Kern are passionate about serving clients with the highest degree of quality.

Tony holds a Bachelors in Engineering from UW-Platteville and, in summer of 2025, began studying for an Enrolled Agent program. Tony completed the National Tax Training School in 2021 has been preparing taxes since the 2021 tax year.

Jen holds a Bachelors in Radiation Science and a Masters in Medical Dosimetry from UW-La Crosse and an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Blackhawk Technical College. Jen completed The Income Tax School in 2022 and has been preparing taxes since the 2022 tax year.

Robin has an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and is a registered tax return preparer (a certification that is no longer available to tax preparers). Robin has >20 years’ experience.

Wendy (retired) has a business degree and is an enrolled agent. You may see her at the office occasionally as she still shares her knowledge and expertise with us!

We work very closely together as a team and love what we do!