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Joshua M. Sack
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bodega Bay, California 94923
Bodega Bay, California-based CPA Joshua M. Sack brings over 12 years of experience in financial management to his clients. With a focus on Basic Accounting Services, Business Tax Services, and Financial Planning, Joshua assists individuals and families as well as family-owned enterprises in meeting their tax and financial goals. His expertise includes Sales Tax Compliance and Bookkeeping & Financial Statement Compilation, helping clients maintain accurate financial records and comply with tax regulations.
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Marilyn V. Castellblanch
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bodega Bay, California 94923
Marilyn V. Castellblanch is a certified public accountant based in Bodega Bay, California, with over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and family-owned enterprises. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, catering to the diverse needs of her clients. Additionally, she offers specialized services in IRS representation and retirement account tax reporting, assisting clients with complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

California maintains one of the largest and most competitive CPA markets in the nation. The California Board of Accountancy requires 150 semester units of education and specific ethics coursework for licensure. CPAs must complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years, including 20 hours in accounting and auditing subjects and 2 hours of regulatory review.

Key Tax Considerations: California has its own complex tax code separate from federal regulations, with the highest state income tax rates in the nation. CPAs commonly handle Franchise Tax Board audits, California LLC fees ($800 annual minimum), sales and use tax compliance, and multi-state tax allocations. The state's high-income population creates strong demand for estate planning, wealth management, and stock option taxation services.

Industry Specializations: Technology startups (especially Silicon Valley), entertainment and media (Los Angeles), agriculture (Central Valley), international trade, venture capital, real estate, and cannabis businesses are major focus areas. Many CPAs specialize in R&D tax credits, stock option and equity compensation taxation, film production accounting, and cryptocurrency taxation.

For CPA Professionals: The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) offers extensive networking and continuing education opportunities across multiple chapters. Major concentrations of firms exist in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley. Competition is intense in metro areas but rural regions often experience CPA shortages. The state offers diverse practice opportunities but comes with high cost of living and complex regulatory requirements.