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Jonathan D. Shultz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jamul, California 91935
Based in Jamul, California, Jonathan D. Shultz specializes in providing comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With nearly two decades of experience in the field, he offers expertise in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance. His practice includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting services tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. Jonathan D. Shultz is a certified public accountant dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and personalized accounting solutions to his clients in the Jamul area.
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Angela S. Samo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jamul, California 91935
Angela S. Samo, a Certified Public Accountant, has been providing accounting and tax services to clients in Jamul, California, for over 15 years. With a specialization in tax compliance and individual tax services, she offers expertise in areas such as sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting. Serving family-owned enterprises, entrepreneurs, and startups, Angela S. Samo helps her clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax strategies.

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.