Our Services

Everything your financial life requires, under one roof

From personal returns to multi-entity compliance, we deliver precision, strategy, and peace of mind.

  • IRS Enrolled Agents
  • Mandarin Speaking
  • Extended Hours & Weekends
  • Personalized Attention
  • 23+ Years
  • 1,000+ Clients

No commitment. 30 minutes. Specific advice you can act on.

Flat-fee engagements, no surprise bills.

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Individual Tax

Personal tax preparation built for the complexity of Bay Area financial lives. We handle diverse income streams, equity compensation, international holdings, and multi-state requirements with meticulous accuracy.

W-2 income & self-employment
Stock options, RSUs & ESPP
Rental properties & investment gains
K-1 partnerships & trusts
Foreign asset reporting (FBAR, FATCA)
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Entity Tax

Tax preparation and compliance for LLCs, S-corps, C-corps, and partnerships. We manage federal and state returns, multi-state apportionment, estimated payments, quarterly filings, and year-end planning.

LLC, S-corp, C-corp & partnership returns
Multi-state apportionment
Estimated & quarterly tax filings
Year-end tax planning
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Tax Planning

Proactive tax strategy that looks beyond the current year. We analyze your full financial picture to reduce your tax burden through smart timing, entity optimization, and long-term planning.

Equity compensation timing strategies
Entity structuring & elections
Retirement contribution optimization
Transaction & event planning
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Equity Compensation

Expert guidance for tech professionals navigating RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPP plans. We help you understand vesting, exercise timing, and tax-efficient strategies for your company stock.

RSU vesting & tax withholding analysis
ISO/NSO exercise timing
ESPP tax treatment
AMT planning & optimization
IPO & liquidity event preparation
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International Tax

Cross-border compliance for individuals and businesses with international ties. Mandarin-speaking team members provide culturally fluent service for our diverse Bay Area community.

FBAR & foreign account reporting
PFIC reporting
Expatriate & inpatriate returns
U.S.-China tax treaty optimization
Gift & estate tax for foreign nationals
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Bookkeeping & Payroll

Clean books and compliant payroll are the foundation of good business decisions. We offer flexible bookkeeping on your schedule and full-service payroll for teams of all sizes.

Monthly, quarterly, or annual bookkeeping
Direct deposit & tax withholdings
W-2 & 1099 preparation
Workers' comp compliance
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Entity Services

From initial formation to ongoing compliance, we handle the administrative backbone of your business entity so you can focus on building your company.

Entity formation (LLC, Corp, Partnership)
EIN applications & S-corp elections
Registered agent service
Statement of Information filings
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Sales Tax

Quarterly and annual sales tax filings to keep your business compliant across jurisdictions. We handle nexus tracking and multi-jurisdiction support.

Quarterly & annual filings
Nexus tracking & analysis
Multi-jurisdiction compliance
Sales tax registration
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Estate & Trust Services

Comprehensive trust administration, fiduciary tax compliance, and coordination with estate planning attorneys. We help families protect and transfer wealth with confidence.

Form 1041 fiduciary income tax returns
Trust administration support
Estate planning coordination
Gift tax planning & Form 709
Generation-skipping trust compliance
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Advisory Retainer Packages

Year-round access to tax and accounting expertise beyond compliance season. Choose from three tiers designed to match your level of complexity and need for ongoing guidance.

Basic Access, email & phone support
Standard Advisory, monthly check-ins & tax projections
Premium / CFO-Lite, weekly availability & strategic planning
Coordination with attorneys & financial advisors
Equity event planning & proactive recommendations
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ASC 740 Income Tax Accounting

GAAP-compliant income tax provisions for privately-held companies that need them for audited or reviewed financial statements, IPO readiness, M&A transactions, or multinational consolidations. Led by Managing Partner Alfonso Nuñez (CPA, JD).

Annual & quarterly tax provisions
Valuation allowance & uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)
Business combination tax accounting
Pillar Two GloBE, CAMT, GILTI, BEAT, FDII
Footnote disclosure draft & audit support
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Private Company Practice

Integrated business + owner + family tax practice for privately-held companies whose owners want one firm handling the business return, the family wealth strategy, and the cross-entity planning between them. Led by Managing Partner Alfonso Nuñez.

Integrated business + owner tax
Family wealth & succession planning
§1202 QSBS qualification for founders
R&D credit, §174 R&E, accounting method changes
Direct line to your tax partner, not rotating staff
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Business Tax Consulting

Strategic tax consulting on top of routine compliance: M&A transaction tax, R&D credit, accounting method changes, IRS controversy, and exit planning. The advisory tier Al Nuñez built over 20+ years at Andersen Tax and RSM US LLP.

M&A transaction tax structuring
R&D credit (§41) & §174 R&E capitalization
Accounting method changes (Form 3115)
IRS controversy, audit defense, tax opinions
§1202 QSBS, exit planning, installment sale structuring
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R&D Tax Credit

Federal R&D credit (§41) studies built to survive IRS audit, paired with §174 R&E capitalization compliance and the §41(h) payroll-tax offset for qualified small businesses (up to $500,000 per year against employer FICA). The most under-claimed federal credit available to engineering-heavy private companies.

§41 R&D credit study & Form 6765
4-part test qualification, QRE schedule by project
§174 R&E capitalization & Form 3115 method change
§41(h) payroll tax offset for startups under $5M revenue
Audit-defense package, contemporaneous documentation
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Payroll Services

Full-service payroll through our integrated ADP partnership. We handle every aspect of payroll processing, tax deposits, and compliance reporting so you can focus on your team.

Full-service payroll via ADP
Direct deposit & tax withholdings
W-2 preparation & year-end reporting
Multi-state payroll compliance
New hire reporting & workers' comp
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Accounts Payable

Cloud-based accounts payable services that streamline your payment processes with real-time tracking and direct integration with your accounting system.

Cloud-based real-time AP management
Payment scheduling & routing
Internal approval workflows
Accounting system integration
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Employee Benefits

Broker and consultation services for evaluating, selecting, and implementing employee benefit programs. Our integrated approach ensures your benefits work directly with payroll and HR.

401(k) plan evaluation & setup
Healthcare insurance plan selection
Section 125 cafeteria plans
Integrated HR & payroll benefits admin
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Not sure which service you need?

Start with a complimentary 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your situation and recommend the right approach, no obligation. Want to read up first? Browse our frequently asked questions, learn more about our team and approach, or read our crypto tax accountant Bay Area guide.

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