About the firm

A local tax and advisory firm built around one promise.

Our mission is simple: make sure each client pays the tax they owe — and not a penny more. Everything else we do, from bookkeeping to estate coordination, is built to serve that promise.

20+ years

Serving Contra Costa County families and businesses since day one.

Real relationships

Same team year over year — not a rotating cast of preparers.

Modern tools

TaxDome portal for secure documents, e-signature, and messaging.

Our story

Built in Concord. For Contra Costa County.

API Accounting, Tax & Advisory, Inc. has been serving Contra Costa County from our Concord office for over 20+ years. We started as a small tax practice and grew — one referral at a time — into a full-service firm covering accounting, payroll, entity, tax planning, IRS representation, and financial planning.

Along the way we've stayed intentionally small enough that clients still work with the same people year after year. We know our clients' businesses, their families, and their goals — and we plan accordingly.

Our mission

Pay what you owe. Not a penny more.

We believe good tax work is proactive, not reactive. That's why we build tax planning into every engagement — quarterly for businesses, annually for individuals — so we're looking for savings while there's still time to act.

We don't sell financial products. We don't push proprietary funds. Our advice is independent, and our fees are transparent and quoted before we start.

How we work

A clear, predictable client experience.

01
Free consultation

We listen first. A no-pressure conversation to understand your situation.

02
Written proposal

You get transparent pricing and scope in writing before any work begins.

03
Onboarding via TaxDome

Secure document exchange, e-signature, and messaging — all in one place.

04
Ongoing relationship

Year-round communication, quarterly check-ins, and annual planning.

Our team

Experienced leadership. Client-centered.

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Kelby Houston
President & CEO

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[Senior Tax Advisor]
Senior Tax Advisor

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Located at 1001 Galaxy Way, Suite 205, Concord, CA 94520.

Let's talk about your situation.

Whether you're a growing business or a family with complex returns, the first call is on us.

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