Monterey, California · Serving local and remote clients

Services

Practical help for routine and complex financial work.

From annual returns to ongoing accounting and difficult tax matters, the firm brings the work into a clear scope and keeps the next step understandable.

Individuals & families

Individual tax services

Preparation and guidance for straightforward filings, multi-part returns, and life changes that require more careful planning.

  • Federal and California individual returns
  • Itemized deductions
  • Investment and capital gain reporting
  • Rental property reporting
  • Sole proprietor / Schedule C returns
  • Trust income tax returns
  • Multistate returns
  • Married filing separately analysis
  • Estimated tax calculations
  • Extensions and filing support

Closely held organizations

Business tax & entity services

Tax filings and practical structure guidance for owners who need the business and personal picture considered together.

  • Partnership returns — Form 1065
  • S corporation returns — Form 1120-S
  • C corporation returns — Form 1120
  • Nonprofit returns — Form 990
  • Entity selection consultation
  • New entity setup guidance
  • Owner compensation considerations
  • Business property tax filings
  • Sales tax filings
  • Statements of information

Better financial information

Accounting, bookkeeping & payroll

Ongoing support that keeps the records useful—not simply complete.

  • Bank and account reconciliations
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Balance sheets
  • General ledger cleanup
  • Bookkeeping setup and support
  • Bookkeeping training
  • Payroll support
  • 1099 preparation
  • Accounting consultations
  • On-site support by arrangement

Look ahead

Tax planning & advisory

Planning is most useful before the year is over or a transaction is complete. The firm can help evaluate estimated payments, income timing, entity choices, deductions, and the tax effect of an upcoming decision.

Notices & problems

IRS and state tax matters

A notice does not always mean the taxing agency is correct. The first step is to review the full correspondence, filing history, deadlines, and supporting records.

  • IRS and FTB notice review
  • Amended returns
  • Late-filed returns
  • Audit representation
  • Penalty abatement requests
  • Collection and levy matters
  • Wage garnishment matters
  • Tax account research

Beyond the standard return

Specialized filings

  • Foreign bank account reporting / FBAR
  • Gift tax returns
  • Trust returns
  • Business property tax statements
  • Sales tax filings
  • Complex K-1 reporting
  • Tax research memoranda
  • Other filings by quotation

Not sure where your need fits? Start with the document or deadline in front of you. The firm will identify the appropriate scope.