Our Story

Dowell Tax Consulting is about helping our clients reach their goals.  Our team of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) thrive by keeping you up to date on your income tax situation and eliminating uncertainty.  With over 20 years of combined experience as CPAs, our team at Dowell Tax are professionals in our field and want to utilize our expertise to your benefit!

Midwest nice is a great way to describe what it is like to work with Dowell Tax Consulting.  We love being a part of Kansas City where we can leverage big city resources, but still make small town connections. Our founder, Derek Dowell, loves to say that Kansas City is the smallest big city in the US!  You don’t have to be from Kansas City to work with us, but we will be sure to treat you like you are!

In addition to providing professional income tax services, Dowell Tax Consulting loves to support our community.  Our team members sit on nonprofit boards and are active volunteers. Some of the causes we enjoy supporting are L’Arche, Children’s Mercy Hospital, and Wayside Waifs.

If you are worried about your income taxes, need help understanding your income taxes, or just want to work with advisors you trust, Dowell Tax Consulting is where you should be!

  • Derek Dowell, CPA

    FOUNDER & TAX DIRECTOR

    Derek grew up in Independence, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with his Master of Accountancy. He has been a CPA for over 10 years and opened Dowell Tax Consulting in January 2019. His wife Meagan also owns a local business, On The Ball Dog Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming, located in Prairie Village, KS. Derek and Meagan love working together to serve nonprofits and other small businesses. Meagan previously served on the board of Children’s Mercy Hospital Hands and Hearts. Outside of busy season, Derek loves to play golf, attend KC sporting events, and spend time with his wife and their three dogs: Mitchell, Reagan, and Emmie Jo.

  • Kale Ohmes, CPA

    TAX MANAGER

    Kale graduated from Lindenwood University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has over 9 years of experience working in tax consulting. He enjoys building strong relationships with his clients and feels this allows him to help clients better reach their goals. Kale is an avid runner and in 2021 he ran the Chicago Marathon to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. When he is not running, you can find him watching the latest big movie released or serving at various nonprofits around KC including serving as a Big Brother for BBBS. He also enjoys traveling with his wife Caroline and spending time with their two Westies, Swarley & Ava.

  • Angie McDaniel

    TAX ASSOCIATE

    Angie graduated from Baker University and has over 20 years of accounting experience. Angie’s experience provides a vast background of accounting knowledge that allows her to bring clarity and peace of mind around the tax processes to her clients.  Outside of the office, Angie enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband, Ian, are proud parents to five children and proud grandparents to one grandchild. She enjoys supporting her kids in their many activities—from soccer and basketball to band and choir. One of her favorite pastimes is traveling in their family camper in the summer to different destinations usually involving a lake or a river. Her favorite getaways spot being Beaver Lake, AR.  

  • Yogi Sai Kamineni

    TAX ASSOCIATE

    Yogi is a graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a degree in  accounting that laid the foundation for her exceptional professional work. With two years of hands-on experience in the field, Yogi brings attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a passion for numbers to every project. Outside of work, Yogi enjoys unwinding through cooking, watching movies, and listening to music.