Eric Powers, CFP®, EA
Founder | Tax & Financial Planning
Eric Powers is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Enrolled Agent who has built his career around helping individuals and families make confident, informed financial decisions. With extensive experience in tax planning, retirement strategies, and investment management, Eric believes that financial guidance should be more than numbers on a page—it should be about understanding people, building relationships, and helping families feel secure about their future.
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As the founder of SkyBlue Tax IQ, Eric brings that same personal approach to tax preparation and planning. He believes every tax return tells a story, and behind every number is an opportunity to help someone make a smarter financial decision.
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Outside of work, Eric enjoys staying active, exploring his many hobbies, and spending time with family and friends. An avid skier, he especially enjoys getting out on the slopes. Whether he's working with clients or enjoying time away from the office, Eric values genuine connections, new experiences, and making the most of every opportunity.
Meet the Team
SkyBlue Tax IQ combines tax knowledge, thoughtful analysis, and modern technology to give clients a more useful and understandable tax experience.
Business Development & Operations Associate
Ephram Powers has always had a strong interest in business, finance, and entrepreneurship, inspired in part by growing up around his father Eric's work in financial planning. What began as curiosity about the financial industry has grown into a genuine passion for understanding how businesses operate, how financial decisions are made, and how technology can improve the client experience.
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At SkyBlue Tax IQ, Ephram contributes to business development, website operations, and the continued growth of the company. He enjoys exploring new ideas, improving processes, and helping create a modern, accessible approach to tax services.
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Outgoing, motivated, and always eager to learn, Ephram enjoys connecting with people and taking on new challenges. He hopes to attend Bentley University to pursue his interests in business and finance and continue building on the experience he's gaining at SkyBlue Tax IQ.
Ephram Powers
Business Development & Operations Associate
Silas Willard brings a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, and a willingness to learn to the SkyBlue Tax IQ team. With an interest in understanding people and how they think, Silas enjoys working with others and contributing to an environment built around communication, teamwork, and helping clients feel comfortable.
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As a Business Operations Assistant, Silas supports the team with day-to-day projects, organizational tasks, and general business operations while gaining valuable experience in a professional environment.
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Outside of SkyBlue Tax IQ, Silas is a dedicated baseball player who values the discipline, commitment, and teamwork that come with being part of a team. He plans to study psychology in college, where he hopes to further explore his interest in human behavior and working with people. His friendly personality and team-first approach make him a welcome part of SkyBlue Tax IQ.
Silas Willard
Understand Today. Plan for Tomorrow.Â
Taxes affect far more than April 15. They influence retirement decisions, investments, business income, charitable giving, estate planning, healthcare costs, and many other areas of financial life.
Our philosophy is simple: prepare the work accurately, explain it clearly, and help clients recognize opportunities to make better decisions going forward.
We do not believe every client needs complicated tax strategies. Sometimes the best answer is simply knowing that everything is already being handled correctly. Other times, a relatively small change may create meaningful benefits over time.
Preparation. Analysis. Intelligence.
Good tax preparation looks backward. Good tax planning also looks forward.
Preparation
We start with accurate, organized tax preparation based on the information and documents you provide.
Analysis
We look beyond the completed forms to better understand what the numbers may be telling us about your broader tax situation.
Intelligence
When appropriate, we research tax questions, identify planning opportunities, and provide practical insights that can help inform future financial decisions.
More Than Filing Forms
Planning-Focused
We look for the story behind the numbers and consider how tax decisions may affect a client’s broader financial picture.
Clear Communication
Tax rules can be complicated. We explain important issues in plain language so clients can better understand what matters.
Modern Technology
Our secure digital process makes it easier to provide information, share documents, communicate with our team, and receive completed work.
Research When It Matters
When a situation requires a deeper look, we research relevant tax rules and planning considerations rather than relying on one-size-fits-all answers.