Tax Preparation & Tax Planning in Contra Costa County.
Tax preparation without tax planning is just data entry. Our approach combines careful, accurate return preparation with year-round planning — so we're looking for savings before the year closes, not after it's too late.
Who this is for
- Individuals and families with W-2, 1099, rental, or investment income
- Small-business owners filing Schedule C, 1120-S, 1120, or 1065 returns
- High-income households navigating AMT, NIIT, and California-specific rules
- Multi-generation families coordinating parents' and children's returns
What's included
- Federal and California individual returns (Form 1040 / 540)
- S-corp (1120-S), C-corp (1120), partnership (1065), and LLC returns
- Multi-state returns for remote workers and rental owners
- Rental property, K-1, and investment reporting
- Year-round tax projections and estimated-payment planning
- Multi-generation planning: gifting, education, and retirement coordination
- E-filing with IRS and California FTB, plus secure delivery through TaxDome
How it works
- 01Organizer
Through TaxDome you get a personalized organizer with only the questions relevant to your situation.
- 02Preparation
A professionally supervised preparer builds your return and flags anything unusual for a second look.
- 03Review call
We walk you through the return, explain the numbers in plain English, and answer every question before you sign.
- 04Planning
Before we close the file, we sketch out what next year will look like and what to change now.
Why clients choose us
- Firm mission: make sure each client pays the tax they owe — and not a penny more
- Transparent pricing quoted before we start; no surprise bills
- Secure document exchange and e-signature through TaxDome
- Same team file year after year — no starting over with a new preparer
Frequently asked questions
Let's find the strategy your last accountant missed.
Request a free consultation. We'll review your situation, point out what we'd do differently, and give you a clear, transparent quote — no pressure, no jargon.